Ultimately, the decision to settle or go to trial is up to you, the client. However, settling your personal injury claim outside of court is often the better and safer choice for multiple reasons.
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How Are the Settlement Amounts Calculated?
Many insurance companies use computer programs to evaluate specific injuries, or treatment codes, average settlements and jury verdicts.
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How Long Does the Process of Expungement Typically Take?
This would really vary, depending on how many expungements the clerks have received at the time someone filed their expungement.
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Are Medical Bills Fully Paid in A Settlement?
Not all medical bills are paid in full in these cases. That is not always the case. There are gaps, and it oftentimes depends on the value of the insured policy.
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Government Regulation of Nursing Homes
The Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is the component of the Federal Government’s Department of Health and Human Services that oversees the Medicare and Medicaid programs.
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How Common Are Post-Divorce Modification Actions?
Post-divorce modifications are not as common as one might would expect. We see maybe one case in our practice every few years.
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Factors Affecting Damages Awards
It stands to reason that the most important factor that will affect the amount of damages that you can recover is the nature of the injury sustained.
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What Types of Experts Are Utilized for A Personal Injury Case?
An economist, vocational rehab expert, certified life care planner, and a physician are four experts that would take a person from saying their case was worth five thousand, to saying their case was worth a several million.
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Tips for Preventing Motorcycle Injuries
If you ride a motorcycle, always wear a helmet. Helmets are your best defense against serious and fatal brain injuries.
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OBRA
Nursing homes are regulated by the federal government under the Omnibus Reconciliation Act of 1987 (OBRA). State governments are also involved in the regulation of nursing homes.