Do clients have to pay court costs and case expenses on personal injury cases? Case expenses can take many forms. It can be medical expense payments to the doctor’s offices. It can be filing fees. And when a lawsuit is filed, it can be court reporter’s expenses or professional fees to expert witnesses. Some law…
When a personal injury lawyer is handling a case, what do they look for to determine when it’s appropriate to move toward resolving the case, whether through negotiations or trial? The first thing your lawyer will do is make sure you have reached your maximum medical recovery. This enables your attorney to determine the amount…
What is the statute of limitations for personal injury claims in North Carolina? Typically, you have a three-year statute of limitations on a personal injury case, which means the case must be settled or filed in court before the third anniversary of the negligent act that caused the injury. This can be extended slightly in…
Virginia law generally provides that a personal injury claim must be filed within two years from the time the case occurs. Typically, it is two years from the date of the accident. However, there is a very important additional legal requirement if you have a claim against a city, a county, a town, or its…
When a person is injured in an accident caused by another party, they are entitled by law to pursue a personal injury claim to recover the losses their injuries cause them, including all of their medical expenses. Some clients believe they can only collect the co-pay amount or whatever other amount their health insurance didn’t…