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Drunk Driving Accident Lawyer- Do Spouses Split the Settlement?
One of my new clients was injured in a drunk driving accident. As a lawyer practicing in midtown Atlanta and Fulton County, I hear the question she posed often. Do spouses split the settlement received from a drunk driving accident? Here’s the answer. Pain and suffering is not shared. A personal injury settlement includes payment for medical bills as well …
Drunk Driver Accident Lawyer Information- Settlement Payments and Medical Bills
In a drunk driver accident, your lawyer will negotiate a settlement. This post addresses common questions regarding payment of the personal injury settlement for a drunk driver accident here in midtown Atlanta and Fulton County. Here are some quick facts: (1) a personal injury settlement is typically issued in one lump sum payment; (2) the insurance company typically does not …
Alcohol Related Accident- Lawyer Info Settlement on the “Crush”
An alcohol related accident in midtown atlanta requires the lawyer to determine settlement value. This post addresses “crush damage” (the physical damage sustained by vehicles in an accident; including those involving alcohol related accidents). As discussed in related posts, the value of an alcohol related accident here in midtown atlanta and Fulton County is a function of several variables, crush damage …
Drunk Driver Lawyer- Are they Paid for Not Winning?
Drunk driver accidents require lawyers who can provide quality legal help. Personal Injury lawyers who pursue a drunk driver here in midtown Atlanta and Fulton County are typically paid on what’s referred to as a “contingency fee.” A contingency fee means that the personal injury lawyer earns his attorney’s fees based on a percentage of the recovery (amount of settlement …
Accident Caused by Driver who was Impaired- Lawyer Information, Do I have to go to Court?
In related posts, I’ve talked about how to select a personal injury lawyer and how much a claim (the value of an accident caused by a driver who was impaired) is worth. This post addresses another common question for someone injured in an accident caused by an impaired driver: Do I have to go to court? The quick answer is, …
Accident Caused by Driver Who was Drinking: Lawyer Selection Tips and “Pods”
Selecting a personal injury lawyer after an accident caused by a driver who was drinking can be confusing. This post will address lawyer selection tips focused on client service for the client injured in an accident caused by a driver who was drinking. Client service is an important feature for anyone seeking to hire a personal injury lawyer to represent …
Accident Caused By Driving Under the Influence- Settlement Value, is the DUI Driver a “Pro?”
The value of an accident caused by driving under the influence (DUI) is a function of several variables, which I’ve discussed in a related post. A lawyer arriving at a settlement figure for a DUI Case typically considers these factors when resolving an accident caused by driving under the influence. This post will address the drinking driver’s history for prior …
Accident Caused by Drinking and Driving- Lawyer; That’s a lot of Money!
The value of an accident caused by drinking and driving depends on: (1) whether there is bad behavior; (2) witnesses to the accident; (3) history of prior DUI’s; (4) crush damage; (5) whether the client is credible and believable; (6) transport from the scene; (7) legitimate medical treatment; and a host of other variable factors. This post will address bad …
Accident Caused by Drinking- Do Lawyers Really Chase Ambulances?
I recently helped a client injured by an accident caused by drinking in Midtown Atlanta. As a personal injury lawyer, I tell most all friends of my desire to help people injured in accidents caused by drinking and my dedication to personal injury law. In this case, a drunk driver was going the wrong way on Ponce De Leon Avenue in Midtown …