Articles

Valuing Your Case

How Much is My Personal Injury Case Worth? By: Peter M. Hileman

Learn the factors that govern what level of compensation you can expect to receive for your personal injury case.

Can I Recover for Pain and Suffering? By: Jonathan J. Russell

We discuss the basis for awards to compensate personal injury victims for their pain and suffering.

Car/ Automobile Insurance

Will My Insurance Rates Go up If I Make a Claim? By: Peter M. Hileman

One of the greatest fears of a car accident victim is that their premiums will increase if they make an insurance claim. We explain why your fears may be unfounded.

Do I Have the Right Car Insurance Coverage? By: Peter M. Hileman

Your car insurance policy is one of the most important things you have. Learn what provisions and limits you need to adequately protect yourself, your family, and others.

What Is Limited Tort? By: Peter M. Hileman

Perhaps you have heard that "limited tort" coverage saves you money on your car insurance. Discover why taking those savings may be "penny wise and pound foolish."

Why You Don’t Want Limited Tort By: Peter M. Hileman

Take a moment to meet an actual client of ours who learned the hard way that the limited tort option is a big mistake. We explain how we can often get a recovery even in limited tort cases.

Settling Your Case

Should I Settle My Personal Injury Case? By: Jonathan J. Russell

We explain why sometimes settling your personal injury case is the best option, and how we go about doing that on your behalf.

What Is a Good Personal Injury Settlement Offer? By: Jonathan J. Russell

If you are interested in settling your personal injury case, the first thing you need to know is what offer to make and what offer to take. We explain the art and science of settlement offers.

Jurors and Juries

Three Things Every Juror Should Know By: Jonathan J. Russell

Personal injury lawyers are not allowed to tell jurors certain things at trial. In this article we reveal the three critical things we wish we could tell every juror, but we can't.

Car/ Automobile Accident Cases

What to Do If You Are in a Car Accident By: Peter M. Hileman

This very practical article should be in every car's glove compartment. It spells out the nine things you need to do if you are involved in an auto accident.

Dog Bite Cases

I was Bitten by a Dog. Do I have a Good Personal Injury Case? By: Peter M. Hileman

A good dog is "man's best friend," but sometimes a bad dog can inflict serious and traumatic injury. We explain the elements of a valid dog bite personal injury case.

Defective and Dangerous Products

I was Injured by a Defective Product. Do I have a Good Personal Injury Case? By: Peter M. Hileman

Defective products cases are unique. Learn the factors that make a good defective products case and the things you need to do immediately after you are injured.

How Product Liability Suits Have Made Our Lives Safer By: Peter M. Hileman

Products lawsuits have not only brought justice to individual injury victims, but have changed the way that many products are designed, made and labeled. As a result, many lives have been saved and many injuries avoided as a direct outcome of products cases.

Slip and Fall; Premises Liability

I Was Injured In A Slip And Fall. Do I Have A Good Personal Injury Case? By: Jonathan J. Russell, Esq.

Have you, or someone you know, been injured as a result of slipping (or tripping) and falling on someone else’s property? This article will tell you if you have a valid slip or trip and fall case, and what you need to do to maximize your recovery.

Medical Malpractice

I Am A Victim Of Medical Malpractice. Do I Have A Good Personal Injury Case? By: Peter M. Hileman, Esq.

You (or someone you know) may have received improper medical care from a doctor, hospital, nursing home, or other health care provider. However, to have a valid medical malpractice claim, you need to be able to prove the three things discussed in this article.