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Can I Get Money From My Settlement Early?
If you’ve suffered an injury due to someone else’s negligence, you might find yourself at a crossroads: should you take your case to court or

What Qualifies A Medical Malpractice Claim?
Medical professionals, including doctors, sometimes make mistakes, yet not every mistake amounts to malpractice. Medical malpractice arises when a healthcare professional fails to deliver care

Do You Have to Pay Your Medical Bills From a Personal Injury Settlement?
If you’re drowning in medical bills after an accident, securing a personal injury settlement can feel like your ticket to financial freedom. However—can you spend

Calculating Knee Injury Settlement Amounts: A Complete Guide
If you’ve suffered a knee injury, the physical pain is just the tip of the iceberg. You’re probably feeling swamped with worries about money that

The Real Cost of Neck Fusion Surgery: From Medical Bills to Legal Settlements
You wake up to another day of relentless neck pain, and the weight of the decision ahead of you feels almost as heavy. On one

How Long Can My Attorney Hold My Settlement In Escrow?
You’ve won your case, you signed the release form, you agreed not to take further legal action against the insurance company, and your settlement check

Top 5 Insurance Company Tactics to Devalue Your Injury Claim (and How to Fight Back)
This article is for educational purposes only and is not legal advice. Talk to your attorney about your specific case. Key takeaways If you’re being

Dos and Don’ts After a Car Accident
Car accidents are a frightening reality that can happen to anyone at any time. While we all hope to never find ourselves in such a

Are Personal Injury Lawsuit Settlements Taxable?
When someone’s negligence or intentional actions cause you harm, you have the right to seek compensation through a personal injury lawsuit. But then a new

What Is The Average Settlement Value For Spinal Fusion?
Generally, a successful lawsuit resulting from a back injury and the need for spinal fusion surgery can recover between $150,000 and $200,000 in compensation.