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You can pay your medical bills before you receive your insurance settlement by: Finding out if your healthcare provider will delay charging for treatment until the insurer agrees to cover it Filing for workers’ compensation benefits, if the injury occurred at work Finding out if your healthcare provider offers financial assistance or other forms of […]

After deposition, the parties in a personal injury lawsuit typically begin the negotiation process. This is the process during which the parties make offers and counter offers regarding the payout to the injured person. If the case is not settled and it goes to trial, information from the deposition may be brought up during the

There is no single silver bullet that automatically ensures you get the most money out of your insurance claim. Instead, you can help maximize your options by keeping records, knowing the terms of your policy, and not accepting an initial settlement offer. A personal injury lawyer can also assist you in negotiating a fair settlement.

There is no way to predict how long it could take to negotiate an insurance settlement in your case or if it is even possible. Some cases go to a civil trial without ever reaching a settlement agreement. Once you negotiate an agreement, there are only a few more steps to close the case and

Depending on the law firm you choose, it may cost you nothing up front to hire a personal injury lawyer. The cost of an injury lawyer will vary based on the firm’s payment structure to charge clients. Many injury lawyers work on contingency. Under this arrangement, the law firm collects its fees for legal services

How you use social media during your personal injury case could affect its outcome. Insurance companies often monitor these accounts and use posts to downplay your injuries’ severity or deny the claim. Our attorneys may offer advice and guidance to clients about social media and their personal injury cases. At Shulman & Hill, we provide