Month / November 2013
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Medical Malpractice Statutes of Limitations & Other Deadlines – Medical Malpractice Has Unique Rules
The statute of limitations is the amount of time an individual has to file suit on a claim against another individual or organization. After the statute of limitations has run out, all…
November 25, 2013 -
WOS v. E.M.A. (USSC 2013)
The United States Supreme Court case of WOS v. E.M.A. involved a very important issue in personal injury cases, the issue of medical liens. In that case, the Court addressed Medicaid liens…
November 21, 2013 -
Police Misconduct
Police misconduct cases are unfortunately more commonplace than might be expected. Some of these instances of police misconduct may give rise to a civil rights lawsuit. The behavior may also result in…
November 21, 2013 -
Should I Go to Drug Court as Part of My DWI Charges?
This question comes up a lot in DWI cases. It also comes up in a variety of forms and situations. The short answer is “Yes, you should go to Drug Court but…
November 21, 2013 -
What is a Personal Injury Settlement?
Sometimes, as lawyers, we assume too much. For instance, we assume that normal people talk as we do and understand terms that we frequently use. “Settlement” is among those terms. It is…
November 21, 2013 -
What is a Release of Claims and Do I Have to Sign One to Settle My Personal Injury Case?
The short answer to the question is “Yes, you do have to sign a release of claims when you settle your case.” But you should be very careful in signing such a…
November 21, 2013 -
Why is My Personal Injury Case Limited by Insurance Coverage?
Another way this question might be asked is, “Why can’t I get a lawyer to take my case when there is no insurance coverage?” The answer is pretty straightforward. If there is…
November 21, 2013 -
What is My Personal Injury Case Worth?
This is frequently the first question we get from clients or potential clients. It is really Two Questions: 1. What is the Value of My Case? 2. How Much Can…
November 21, 2013 -
How Long Will My Personal Injury Case Take?
This is unusually one of the first questions that come up with a new or potential client. The short answer is that personal injury cases can take a long time. There are…
November 21, 2013 -
Do I Have to Repay Medicare from my Personal Injury Settlement?
This is question that we get all the time. In short, the answer is a very resounding “Yes, you do have to pay back Medicare for medical expenses associated with a personal…
November 21, 2013
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