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Tips for Getting Through a Deposition in a Personal Injury Accident Case car accident lawyer
October 17, 2010

Tips for Getting Through a Deposition in a Personal Injury Accident Case

The legal process can be a maze of confusion and fear for anyone that is not accustomed to navigating through it. When someone is involved in a personal injury accident they suddenly find themselves in need of a crash course in the judicial process. It can be scary and frustrating. Finding the right personal injury lawyer, locating a doctor that…
Tips for Testifying at Your Personal Injury Accident Trial Personal Injury
October 16, 2010

Tips for Testifying at Your Personal Injury Accident Trial

For anyone considering taking a personal injury accident case to trial, the idea of having to testify in front of the jury and a courtroom full of people and me intimidating to say the least. In fact, for some victims the idea of having to testify can prevent them from going forward with an otherwise excellent personal injury accident case.…
Tips for the Victim of a Personal Injury Accident Attorney-LawyerPersonal Injury
October 15, 2010

Tips for the Victim of a Personal Injury Accident

None of us plan to be the victim of a personal injury accident. Clearly we don’t leave the house planning for an accident. It stands to reason then that most people don’t give much thought to what to do after a personal injury accident has happened. Sadly, however, personal injury accidents do happen all the time and take numerous forms.…
Killed on Vacation; Greed over Safety. Family Retains LedgerLaw Blog | Wrongful Death Lawyer
October 10, 2010

Killed on Vacation; Greed over Safety. Family Retains LedgerLaw

The Law Offices of Ledger & Associates has been retained by the family of a twenty-seven year old woman who was tragically killed in a parasailing accident in Clearwater, Florida. While on vacation, Alejandra White from Atlanta, Georgia, participated in a parasailing excursion after being encouraged that the activity was safe. The victim was taken up in very high winds…
Social Networking and Personal Injury: Can MySpace Affect My Case? car accident lawyer
October 7, 2010

Social Networking and Personal Injury: Can MySpace Affect My Case?

Social networking sites such as Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, and LinkedIn enhance communication among their millions of users every day. The recent presence of celebrities and businesses on said websites have strengthened the prominence and pervasiveness of social networking in today’s world. As more and more parties become involved in the social networking phenomenon, one must become more aware of what…
When Is It Too Late To Hire A Car Accident Attorney? car accident lawyer
October 4, 2010

When Is It Too Late To Hire A Car Accident Attorney?

Often, when a person is involved in a personal injury accident it seems simpler, quicker and less expensive to simply handle to claim without hiring an attorney. Many car accident cases appear to be fairly straight forward - at least initially. Maybe the other driver admitted that he was at fault at the scene of the accident and gave you…
Smartphones: Not So Smart Behind the Wheel Auto Accident Lawyer
October 1, 2010

Smartphones: Not So Smart Behind the Wheel

With the frequent and exciting releases of newer, faster, and smarter cell phones, American consumers are becoming obsessed with keeping up with the latest electronic “toys.” As we continue to become literally attached to our smartphones, many get caught up in getting their hands on the latest devices and forgetting the importance on keeping their hands on other important things-…
How Does a Plaintiff in a Personal Injury Case Prove Permanent Injury and Why Is it Important? Personal Injury
October 1, 2010

How Does a Plaintiff in a Personal Injury Case Prove Permanent Injury and Why Is it Important?

There are an infinite number of factors that can affect the compensation that a plaintiff receives in a personal injury settlement or jury award. The extent and severity of the physical injuries received by the plaintiff are certainly some of the most important factors that both sides of the lawsuit will focus on during the negotiations or trial. Whether or…
Are Personal Injury Settlements Taxable
Are Personal Injury Settlements Taxable? Understanding IRS Rules, Exceptions, and What You Owe Personal Injury
September 29, 2010

Are Personal Injury Settlements Taxable? Understanding IRS Rules, Exceptions, and What You Owe

Are Personal Injury Settlements Taxable? The brief answer to the question of "are personal injury settlements taxable?" is "it depends". In most cases, the IRS does not consider a settlement from a personal injury lawsuit to be income. Instead, the IRS considers the settlement to make up for income that was lost as a result of the accident. However, some…