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Dealing With Insurance Adjusters After Your Accident

May. 1, 2023
SHULMAN & HILL

Dealing with insurance adjusters after your accident can be confusing and frustrating. When you are injured and trying to recover, it can be especially overwhelming. Insurance adjusters have one goal: to save the insurance company money. They can use whatever you say against you to fit their bottom line. A personal injury lawyer is

Compensation for Pain and Suffering in Personal Injury Cases

May. 1, 2023
SHULMAN & HILL

Whether you have been injured on a construction site, in a car accident, or during a slip and fall, physical injuries are likely not the only harm you suffered. For many accident victims, physical injuries and the financial losses from those injuries are only the start of their concerns. The intangible effects of the

What Happens After Deposition in a Personal Injury Lawsuit?

Apr. 18, 2023
SHULMAN & HILL

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

Punitive Damages in New York Personal Injury Cases

Apr. 18, 2023
SHULMAN & HILL

In a New York personal injury case, damages may be awarded for the victim’s economic and non-economic losses, such as medical expenses and pain and suffering. However, in rare cases, punitive damages may be awarded. Punitive damages are disciplinary in nature. The purpose of punitive damages is to punish the at-fault party for their

What Information to Exchange After a Car Accident

Apr. 10, 2023
SHULMAN & HILL

When you are in a car accident, the law requires that you exchange contact and insurance policy information with the other parties involved in the crash. This information is essential to facilitating financial recovery for those who suffer injury and property damage. Exchange Contact Information After a Car Crash Regardless of who was at

What Questions You Should Ask Witnesses at the Scene of an Accident

Apr. 10, 2023
SHULMAN & HILL

If you’re ever in a crash, talking to witnesses can make a difference in your car insurance claim and help you hold the at-fault party accountable. If you feel unsure and uncomfortable approaching a stranger for information, below are questions you should ask witnesses at the scene of an accident. What Did You See

How to Make an Insurance Claim Against the Other Driver’s Insurance

Apr. 10, 2023
SHULMAN & HILL

If you plan to make an insurance claim against the other driver’s insurance, you must have important information, such as the car insurance company, insurance policy number, and other pertinent details. You should have collected this info at the scene of the accident. If not, some states allow you to retrieve insurance information by

How Long Does It Take to Get Your Insurance Settlement?

Mar. 30, 2023
SHULMAN & HILL

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

How to Take Photos at the Scene of an Accident

Mar. 30, 2023
SHULMAN & HILL

Knowing how to take photos at the scene of an accident could help you support your insurance claim or personal injury lawsuit later. Photos and videos are often used as evidence to document what happened and whose careless actions caused the crash. They also help illustrate damages. If you suffered injuries in a car

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