Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Supporting Your Personal Injury Case | Personal Injury Attorney Atlanta
When you are injured because of someone else’s negligent or malicious actions, it’s not greedy or wrong to seek deserved compensation. Physical injury almost always results in financial loss and pain & suffering. Recouping that loss and being compensated for your pain is important and just. You have to be able to prove your loss and pain & suffering legally though. Here are a few tips that may help you support your personal injury case in court or settlement negotiations.
DOCUMENT EVERYTHING
Your attorney needs your help to fully prove your case. To prove your case, you need evidence. So keep all paperwork and receipts that are in any way related to your injury. Also, take photos, record witness contact information and get documentation from your employer showing loss of income and/or disability status. You will also need documented proof, including wage statements, showing what you earned before you were injured. All of this documentation will prove very useful to both you and your attorney.
DO NOT SPEAK WITH THE INSURANCE COMPANY
In most instances, the insurance company is simply trying to settle for the least amount of money possible. Insurance companies typically have many experienced lawyers on their payroll that will be working hard to get you to settle or to disprove your claim. In light of the many fraudulent claims made against insurance companies, they are often hyper vigilant in denying claims or settling claims for meager amounts of money. Allow an experienced attorney to speak to the insurance company on your behalf.
BE ABLE TO PROVE YOUR PAIN & SUFFERING
Since pain and suffering is not something that someone else can touch, see or feel directly, it can be difficult to prove. Even though it may be difficult to document, it is an important aspect of your personal injury claim. The best way to prove pain and suffering is to be detailed, specific and proactive. Don’t ignore pain or assume it will go away any time soon. Keep a journal outlining your daily pains and level of pain. Also, log dates and instances of specific activities you can no longer engage in because of your pain. Be specific when documenting your pain, including where the pain is, how intense the pain is and why and how it is impacting your activities and daily quality of life.
Contact The Foster Firm for a Complimentary Consultation
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Wednesday, January 9, 2013
3 Things Every Plaintiff Should Know | Personal Injury Attorney Atlanta
When you have been injured or suffered damages due to another’s negligence you deserve compensation. Sometimes individuals with legitimate claims lessen their ability to recover damages because they make mistakes simply because they didn't know the law. Here are 3 tips every potential plaintiff should keep in mind to help ensure proper damage recovery…
1. Know the Statutes of Limitation for Your Claim: Legally you are given a specific time frame in which you can file a legal cause of action. If you wait beyond the statute of limitation for your particular legal claim then your right to sue will no longer exist.
2. Proper and Timely Discovery: Witnesses, evidence, documents and fact gathering need to begin immediately. You need a comprehensive discovery plan to ensure important evidence is gathered, motions are filed on time and all relevant facts are uncovered.
3. Plead The Appropriate Causes Of Action: Depending on your specific situation there may be numerous causes of action that apply. Many plaintiffs fail to plead all the available causes of action to them or even plead the wrong cause of action...
Protect your rights as a plaintiff and get the settlement you deserve. Recovering from an injury or significant loss is difficult and recovering the monies legally due to you is an important part of the healing process. Feel free to contact us if you have additional questions on protecting your rights as a plaintiff.
Contact The Foster Firm for a Complimentary Consultation
404-559-8325 or Visit us online at www.TheFosterFirmWins.com
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1. Know the Statutes of Limitation for Your Claim: Legally you are given a specific time frame in which you can file a legal cause of action. If you wait beyond the statute of limitation for your particular legal claim then your right to sue will no longer exist.
2. Proper and Timely Discovery: Witnesses, evidence, documents and fact gathering need to begin immediately. You need a comprehensive discovery plan to ensure important evidence is gathered, motions are filed on time and all relevant facts are uncovered.
3. Plead The Appropriate Causes Of Action: Depending on your specific situation there may be numerous causes of action that apply. Many plaintiffs fail to plead all the available causes of action to them or even plead the wrong cause of action...
Protect your rights as a plaintiff and get the settlement you deserve. Recovering from an injury or significant loss is difficult and recovering the monies legally due to you is an important part of the healing process. Feel free to contact us if you have additional questions on protecting your rights as a plaintiff.
Contact The Foster Firm for a Complimentary Consultation
404-559-8325 or Visit us online at www.TheFosterFirmWins.com
THERE ARE NO ATTORNEYS FEES UNTIL YOU ARE COMPENSATED FOR YOUR LOSS...
Thursday, December 13, 2012
Car Accident Tips | Car Accident Attorney Atlanta
When you are involved in a motor vehicle accident, it's important to be prepared and know what to do. The situation is so stressful and you may even be injured. Having a plan of action in mind can really help. Here are some important tips to follow if you are in a motor vehicle accident.
1. TAKE PICTURES OF THE OTHER PARTIES CAR- INSURANCE COMPANIES HAVE TRAINED INVESTIGATORS AND ESTIMATORS THAT WILL COME AND TAKE PHOTOS OF YOUR VEHICLE. WHILE THE DAMAGE TO YOUR VEHICLE MAY BE SMALL THE DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE THAT HIT YOU COULD WELL BE EXTENSIVE. INSURANCE COMPANIES DO NOT HAVE TO TAKE PICTURES OF THE OTHER CAR AND OFTEN DON’T.
2. DO NOT GIVE A STATEMENT TO ANYONE OTHER THAN THE POLICE WITHOUT CONSULTING WITH AN ATTORNEY.
3. DO NOT QUICKLY SETTLE THE CLAIM PRIOR CONSULTING WITH AN ATTORNEY. OFTEN TIMES INJURIES MANIFEST THEMSELVES DAYS AND EVEN WEEKS AFTER AN ACCIDENT OCCURS. IF YOU SETTLE FOR A SMALL AMOUNT EARLY YOU CANNOT GO BACK AND GET MORE. MAKE SURE YOU ARE FULLY HEALED BEFORE YOU SETTLE.
Contact The Foster Firm for a Complimentary Consultation
404-559-8325 or Visit us online at www.TheFosterFirmWins.com
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1. TAKE PICTURES OF THE OTHER PARTIES CAR- INSURANCE COMPANIES HAVE TRAINED INVESTIGATORS AND ESTIMATORS THAT WILL COME AND TAKE PHOTOS OF YOUR VEHICLE. WHILE THE DAMAGE TO YOUR VEHICLE MAY BE SMALL THE DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE THAT HIT YOU COULD WELL BE EXTENSIVE. INSURANCE COMPANIES DO NOT HAVE TO TAKE PICTURES OF THE OTHER CAR AND OFTEN DON’T.
2. DO NOT GIVE A STATEMENT TO ANYONE OTHER THAN THE POLICE WITHOUT CONSULTING WITH AN ATTORNEY.
3. DO NOT QUICKLY SETTLE THE CLAIM PRIOR CONSULTING WITH AN ATTORNEY. OFTEN TIMES INJURIES MANIFEST THEMSELVES DAYS AND EVEN WEEKS AFTER AN ACCIDENT OCCURS. IF YOU SETTLE FOR A SMALL AMOUNT EARLY YOU CANNOT GO BACK AND GET MORE. MAKE SURE YOU ARE FULLY HEALED BEFORE YOU SETTLE.
Contact The Foster Firm for a Complimentary Consultation
404-559-8325 or Visit us online at www.TheFosterFirmWins.com
THERE ARE NO ATTORNEYS FEES UNTIL YOU ARE COMPENSATED FOR YOUR LOSS...
Saturday, December 1, 2012
Why Choose The Foster Firm?
If you or a loved one has suffered an injury involving a car accident, premises liability, slip and fall, burn injury, dog bites, motorcycle injury, truck accidents, bicycle accidents, or any other type of injury, please contact us. We are standing ready to help you right now! As an experienced personal injury attorney in Atlanta, we help victims and their families obtain monetary settlements for their pain suffering, lost wages and medical expense. Through our aggressive representation and preparation, in most cases we are able to obtain favorable settlements outside of the courtroom, making the experience less stressful for our clients. Attorney Keith Foster is an Atlanta personal injury attorney who is an aggressive trial attorney with over 11 years experience. We will fight to get you the money you deserve!
Contact The Foster Firm for a Complimentary Consultation
404-559-8325 or Visit us online at www.TheFosterFirmWins.com
THERE ARE NO ATTORNEYS FEES UNTIL YOU ARE COMPENSATED FOR YOUR LOSS...
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