valeria.rodriguez@lawrank.com | December 9, 2021 | Personal Injury
When you have a personal injury claim, you likely want to know how much money you will receive when your case settles when you have a personal injury claim. Certain items will get deducted from the gross settlement amount. It could help to get an answer to the question, “how much goes in my pocket?”… read more
valeria.rodriguez@lawrank.com | November 12, 2021 | Personal Injury
When you meet with a personal injury attorney to discuss your case, you may disclose sensitive personal information. However, as your case progresses, you may want to ensure that the discussions between you and your lawyer are confidential. Attorney-client privilege can give you peace of mind. It can also give you confidence that the discussions… read more
valeria.rodriguez@lawrank.com | August 24, 2021 | Personal Injury
When you’re injured, you may be able to pursue compensation by filing a claim to collect from the insurance of a negligent party. However, you don’t always have grounds to file a claim or lawsuit simply because you were injured. Many factors influence whether you can recover compensation. For example, if you were injured while… read more
valeria.rodriguez@lawrank.com | July 17, 2021 | Personal Injury
Cervical fractures are serious accident injuries. The vertebrae (bones) in the neck can fracture or break during a slip and fall accident, car crash, workplace accident, or other personal injuries. In severe cases, a fractured cervical vertebrae can result in a spinal cord injury. What is a Hangman’s Fracture? A hangman’s fracture is a term… read more
valeria.rodriguez@lawrank.com | February 23, 2021 | Personal Injury
After you suffer injuries in an accident, you will likely have to deal with the insurer for the person or business that caused your injury. Insurance claims can usually be resolved faster than a lawsuit can. An insurance settlement after a car accident, medical error, or slip and fall accident can put money in your… read more
valeria.rodriguez@lawrank.com | February 16, 2021 | Personal Injury
Settlement demand letters are used in most personal injury cases to begin settlement negotiations. These letters are generally drafted by the accident victim or the attorney for the accident victim and sent to the at-fault party’s insurance provider. The insurance company reviews the settlement demand letter and issues a response. Things You Should Know About Settlement Demand… read more
valeria.rodriguez@lawrank.com | February 6, 2021 | Personal Injury
When you are injured in a Houston accident, you might be entitled to compensation for your damages. For example, if another driver caused a head-on car accident, you could sue the driver for loss of income, medical bills, and other damages. However, before you could recover compensation for your personal injury case, you must prove… read more
valeria.rodriguez@lawrank.com | January 29, 2021 | Personal Injury
For any number of reasons, many people believe that recovering compensation after an accident with injury is a quick and easy process. Although an injured victim may be entitled to compensation under the law, they still have the burden of proving their injuries. Perhaps even more importantly, an injured person, called the plaintiff, has to… read more
valeria.rodriguez@lawrank.com | January 17, 2021 | Personal Injury
Blunt force head trauma is one of three types of injuries that can lead to a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Almost any kind of accident can cause blunt force head trauma. Whether your head hits your side door during a car accident or strikes the floor after a slip-and-fall accident, the blunt force can bruise… read more
valeria.rodriguez@lawrank.com | January 12, 2021 | Personal Injury
Lawyers almost always charge for their services, but the cost could be less than you might expect. Learn more about how much it costs to work with a lawyer and how contingency fees – which are the primary structure in personal injury cases – work. How Much Can an Attorney Charge? Lawyers cannot charge clients… read more
valeria.rodriguez@lawrank.com | December 22, 2020 | Personal Injury
If you’ve been injured in an accident, you may believe you’re entitled to money to cover the cost of physical, financial, or emotional damages. Oftentimes, you’d be right—but not always. There are several factors that affect an injured person’s eligibility for financial compensation, and it’s very possible that some part of your situation will prevent… read more
valeria.rodriguez@lawrank.com | December 19, 2020 | Personal Injury
In law, a personal injury describes any damage done to someone’s body, mind, or emotions. We all sustain injuries at some point in our lives—perhaps as a result of car accidents, slip & falls, dog bites, or tattoo infections—and sometimes, they’re not our fault. That’s where personal injury lawyers come in, helping people recover damages… read more
valeria.rodriguez@lawrank.com | December 17, 2020 | Personal Injury
Once you’ve been injured in an accident because of someone else’s negligence, an overwhelming process begins. When you break down the process of a personal injury claim into small pieces, it can be easier to grasp. At the beginning of the process of a personal injury claim, you need to get educated before you make… read more
valeria.rodriguez@lawrank.com | December 16, 2020 | Personal Injury
Double indemnity is a term used in life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment policies. Double indemnity clauses state that the insurance company will pay a specified multiple (double, triple, etc.) of the contract’s face value in the event of accidental death. Life Insurance and AD&D Policies with Double Indemnity Clauses Consider a husband who… read more
valeria.rodriguez@lawrank.com | December 15, 2020 | Personal Injury
Most people do not expect to be hurt at work. But, in 2019, private industry employers reported 2.8 million nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses. If you have been hurt or injured at work, we know you may be stressed and confused. You may be wondering whether it’s better to file a workers’ compensation claim or… read more
valeria.rodriguez@lawrank.com | December 13, 2020 | Personal Injury
An impressive website or large, fully furnished office does not guarantee you are dealing with a licensed attorney. On the contrary, it could mean that a fake lawyer is scamming you. It could also mean that you are about to lose thousands of dollars or have your identity stolen. An Example of a Fake Law… read more
valeria.rodriguez@lawrank.com | December 11, 2020 | Personal Injury
Most people associate traffic accidents and other personal injuries with physical injuries. While it is common to sustain broken bones, brain injury, and other physical injuries in an accident, it is also common to experience emotional distress. Being injured in a car accident, slip and fall, workplace accident, or other incident can be one of… read more
valeria.rodriguez@lawrank.com | December 9, 2020 | Personal Injury
In personal injury cases, there are two sides: the plaintiff and the defendant. The plaintiff is the party that brings the lawsuit in the first place. They argue with evidence and witness testimony that they have been injured by another party’s negligent or intentionally harmful conduct. The defendant might be a person, business, or some… read more