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Reporting a Car Accident to Insurance
Car accidents happen every day, and the majority of drivers on the road will be in at least one accident in their lifetime. With that in mind, it's essential to know what to do in case you're involved in a crash. Reporting the accident to your insurance company is a...
How Much Tax Is Paid on Lawsuit Settlements?
Filing a lawsuit can be a long and complicated ordeal, and the settlement process can be confusing, especially when it comes to taxes. You’ll want to understand how much of your settlement will go to taxes and what you can do to minimize the amount of taxes you owe....
What Happens After Mediation Settlement?
Mediation is a form of alternative dispute resolution that can help parties resolve conflicts outside of court. It can be far less contentious than a court case but requires the parties to agree on terms. Then, the mediator of the case can create a mediation...
How Long Mediation Takes in a Lawsuit
Mediation is a form of alternative dispute resolution. Opposing parties meet with a mediator to discuss the facts of the case and attempt to settle outside of court. The goal is to resolve the matter to end the case and avoid going to trial. A mediator is a neutral...
When Is Mediation Not a Good Idea?
Mediation is an effective solution for resolving a personal injury case outside of court to avoid going to trial. Both parties spend less time and money if they can settle the case during mediation, making it more cost-effective than litigation. Although mediation...
Is Mediation Legally Binding?
Mediation is only legally binding if you and the opposing party agree to a settlement and file the signed contract with the court. A legal agreement isn’t enforceable unless it is in writing and signed by all parties involved. Mediation is a method of resolving...
What Should You Not Say or Do During Mediation?
Mediation is one of the best methods of resolving a dispute. It's common in personal injury lawsuits. Opposing parties can meet with a mediator to negotiate a settlement, and they often do because a successful mediation means you can avoid proceeding to trial. You and...
What Happens After Deposition in a Personal Injury Case?
A deposition can be an intimidating and scary process. You can breathe and sigh of relief when you finally give yours and put this stage of the lawsuit behind you. However, the work isn't finished just because you and the defendant provided depositions. You should...
How You Know if Your Deposition Went Well
When you file a personal injury lawsuit, you must complete various tasks and go through multiple stages. An essential part of a lawsuit is the discovery phase. Opposing parties request information from each other to learn the facts the other party will rely on in the...