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What Is the Average Personal Injury Settlement Amount?

If you or a loved one sustained injuries in a personal injury accident that wasn’t your fault, you deserve justice and fair compensation for your damages. You probably also are curious about what your case value might be worth. Getting a fair settlement is important for two primary reasons: You deserve justice for your injuries and other damages, and...

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What happens in a personal injury case?

When you think of a personal injury accident, your mind might automatically jump to car accidents. While that is a common one, personal injuries can happen in many types of accidents. For example, in 2017, the Center for Disease Control reports that 64,795 people died from accidental poisonings. Slip-and-fall accidents took 36,338 lives. The actual definition for a personal...

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| Read Time: 2 minutes | Car Accident

A police report could be vital to your case

A fender bender. A side swipe in the parking lot. Even the smallest of vehicular accidents require a police report. Why? This could be a vital piece of evidence in your personal injury case. Even if you think you just have a small concussion from a fender bender, you need to call 9-1-1. Police reports are actually extremely important...

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Statutes of Limitations: How to beat the clock

You may have heard the term SOL or statutes of limitations. More importantly, if you haven’t, you could be literally SOL. Why? Because the statutes of limitation set a time limit for filing lawsuits. In other words, if your case isn’t filed by the SOL deadline, it can never be filed at all. Statutes of limitations are different for...

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| Read Time: 2 minutes | Car Accident

A settlement or collection… which is better?

Anyone who has been in a minor car collision in Indiana probably knows the drill. The crash happens. You and the others involved exchange essential data. Insurance company name and policy number, vehicle registration material, and personal contact information. However, sometimes conditions warrant police to the scene. In most cases, a settlement becomes a matter of negotiation with the...

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Brain injury in Owensboro? We've got you.

A traumatic brain injury can happen when you least expect it and has no age boundaries. When you or a family member suffer a traumatic brain injury through no fault of your own, it is imperative that you find help. An Owensboro traumatic brain injuries lawyer from Gerling Law will help you deal with the process of getting what...

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How to Find a Law Firm that Suits Your Needs

  With hundreds of law firms to choose from, it can be daunting attempting to find one that works for you. Considering you’re must likely dealing with a time-sensitive issue, you’ll need to swiftly find a lawyer that you know will be an appropriate fit for you. Here are some tips you should look out for when you’re shopping...

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