FAQ Category: Personal Injury FAQs

In order to recover compensation in a personal injury case, the first step usually involves contacting the at-fault party or their insurance company and making a claim for compensation. This step will begin a process of negotiation between you and the at-fault party or their representatives. You will also begin…

You should contact a personal injury lawyer as soon as possible following your injury. Depending on the circumstances of your accident, you may be contacted by the insurance company or attorneys for the at-fault party. They may offer you quick compensation in exchange for settlement and release of your claim….

Once you and the party responsible for your injuries (or the party’s insurance company) have agreed on the amount of compensation, you both will execute a settlement and release agreement. The compensation amount will often be held in escrow by a neutral third-party. The funds will be released once the…

As a general rule, the compensation received in a personal injury claim is not taxable. No taxes are owed as long as the money is for a personal injury or illness caused by someone’s negligent, reckless, or intentional acts. However, any money you receive that is not strictly part of…

In many cases it is advisable to have an attorney for a property damage claim. You may not realize what property is part of your claim. A lawyer may seek compensation for you laptop computer or smartphone that was damaged or destroyed in the accident. A dispute may arise over…

Yes. Generally speaking, you have the right to choose which attorney will represent you in your personal injury case. If you become dissatisfied with the job your current personal injury attorney is doing — or change your mind about your attorney for any reason — you have the right to…