tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31455662991548343802024-03-13T22:59:06.612-07:00Lawyer MonthlyBlogs that discuss apersonal Injury law, claim car accidents, etcErwan Setiawanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13471143742448171933noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3145566299154834380.post-49568388214261027142022-02-03T16:52:00.002-08:002022-02-03T16:52:38.343-08:00Three Secrets to Legal Marketing Success<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://joanmarcgarcias.blogspot.com/2022/02/three-secrets-to-legal-marketing-success.html">Three Secrets to Legal Marketing Success</a> | </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">In 2022, law firms have access to more marketing tools than ever before. Deciding which to utilise and build upon is not a simple task, but one that all lawyers and firms must tackle in order to reach new clients. Lawyer Monthly marketing manager James Gardner has identified three crucial growth fields to give law firms a leg up in their marketing.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">James Gardner gives law firms three essential tips to launch successful legal marketing campaigns.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjDKSdWlRJuYiShcOIAyFYLEm_Bao_Awr7EF_OIedjdYwW3yg3htFS4yvu0zBDVLKINoKexvmCAqI8aAzQ1J3U46f1-JCLmAC0GsIcbwiL36SPXxqzU0RnWE0lR9X9AmfAd2tCiPgIFlNTJZLZZUk_jcHRsszh32wCxHzA1sB7W3x4gCPj2oZudgdAl=s1140" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="3 Secrets to Legal Marketing Success" border="0" data-original-height="498" data-original-width="1140" height="280" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjDKSdWlRJuYiShcOIAyFYLEm_Bao_Awr7EF_OIedjdYwW3yg3htFS4yvu0zBDVLKINoKexvmCAqI8aAzQ1J3U46f1-JCLmAC0GsIcbwiL36SPXxqzU0RnWE0lR9X9AmfAd2tCiPgIFlNTJZLZZUk_jcHRsszh32wCxHzA1sB7W3x4gCPj2oZudgdAl=w640-h280" title="3 Secrets to Legal Marketing Success" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br />At the beginning of the year we laid out our Legal Marketing Trends Outlook for 2022, outlining the marketing avenues that will be crucial for law firms’ continued growth in the new year. Those avenues (websites, SEO and social media) comprise some of the best tools for growing a law firm’s client base in an increasingly digital world.</span><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">This month we will build upon our earlier advice. Read on to take a deeper dive into the marketing techniques that, when used in conjunction with the above digital platforms, will help your firm to thrive even in a time of heightened competition and uncertainty.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Read More: </span><a href="https://joanmarcgarcias.blogspot.com/2022/01/personal-injury-law-definitions.html" style="font-family: verdana;" target="_blank">Personal injury Law Definitions</a></p><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Video, Video, Short Form Video (& Audio)</span></h3><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Video is not going away and it is important to consider it when planning your legal marketing strategy for this year, as consumers are increasingly looking to absorb information through video. While some will put the time into reading a long blog post, others who may not have the time will likely prefer and engage more with video content. It has been found that 89% of legal marketers maintain that they get good ROI with video, so it is well worth the effort to at least explore the idea. Another advantage of looking towards video is that only 24% of law firms currently use video marketing, allowing you to get ahead of potential competitors in the field.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">However, video is one of the most time-consuming and daunting areas of content that you can attempt – which is why we think that short form video could be the answer to your legal marketing prayers. People are not generally watching many ten-minute videos going into depth on complex legal subjects, but they are gravitating towards shorter (under one minute), more irreverent videos from businesses. Think Instagram Reels and TikTok. Even Youtube have now released ‘Youtube Shorts’, which are one-minute videos that co-exist with their longer form counterparts. These sorts of videos can be perfect ways to humanise your law firm and not only inform and entertain, but also show potential clients a new side to lawyers, opening up new audiences.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><blockquote style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: large;">People are not generally watching many ten-minute videos going into depth on complex legal subjects, but they are gravitating towards shorter (under one minute), more irreverent videos from businesses.</span></span></blockquote><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">If you are new to video it is easy to be put off. But there are dozens of great tools to help you start and you can look at several different methods. Many law firms will create animated explainer videos, while others will create their own videos of themselves in front of the camera. Which method you choose may well boil down to whether or not you are comfortable in front of the camera. But the key method to help you on your way is to follow this simple plan:</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Understand your audience. Get some data on your existing clients – your target audience – and figure out what they like. Similar to researching keywords, this will help shape your video content.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Define your topic. Figure out what you want your video to be about and make sure it matches up with the audience information you researched earlier.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Read More: </span><a href="https://joanmarcgarcias.blogspot.com/2022/01/get-personal-injury-lawyer.html" style="font-family: verdana;" target="_blank">How To Get a Personal injury Law</a></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Write a script. Some people may be lucky enough to simply improvise and produce engaging, funny and enlightening content. Sadly, it does not quite come that naturally for the majority of us. This is where a script helps. Much like writing good content, concentrate on matching what you are saying to your video topic and hone it to contain the information your audience wants in an entertaining manner.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Put time into production. In order for your video to appeal, it is worth putting in a little bit of effort when it comes to recording. Modern camera phones will do a perfectly good job of recording the video in high quality, but if you are talking to the camera (and depending on how professional you want it to look), it may be worth looking at getting a tripod. Make sure the microphone records sound clearly; no one likes a video where you cannot hear what is being said. Lastly, pay attention to the lighting. You do not have to spend a fortune on a lighting rig, but do make sure the room you are shooting in is well-lit.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Make it look good. Once you have shot your video, you need to edit it and make it look great. The good news is that what was once a Herculean task out of reach for many of us is now simple thanks to a variety of online video tools and even native editing features within many social media channels. Popular tools for editing on the fly which allow you to include your company logo and add titles and music include Invideo, Biteable and Wevideo. These can elevate your video content to a whole new level for a small monthly fee.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Distribute it where it needs to be. After going to all the effort of making a great video, do not simply pop it online in a random place. Use the correct channels! If you have created an irreverent jokey take on a legal matter, think about putting it on social media. If it is more serious, then get it on your website as well. And do not overlook YouTube; it remains one of the world’s biggest search engines with over 3 billion searches per month and a major channel that you need to be using to distribute your videos.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></span></p><blockquote style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Much like writing good content, concentrate on matching what you are saying to your video topic and hone it to contain the information your audience wants in an entertaining manner.</span></blockquote><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>What about audio?</b></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">If you are getting into video, then we would also strongly urge you to consider audio. Audio content is on the rise. In fact, if recent trends continue, podcasts in the UK alone are tipped to reach 20 million listeners per month by 2024, which is why you should be considering getting into the space early.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Similarly to video, the idea will be similar: if you create audio content that matches your target audiences intent and queries then you will undoubtedly begin to gain traction. Again, contrary to what many people think, you can create great audio content with nothing more than a smartphone, but getting a mic is not a bad idea either. Another option for doing a podcast is to record your Zoom chat and use the audio from that. If you are struggling for topics, use the video planner above. Consider podcasts that inform your target customers, such as Q&A interviews on subjects that will help to educate listeners.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Read More: </span><a href="https://joanmarcgarcias.blogspot.com/2022/02/5-of-most-financially-successful.html" style="font-family: verdana;">5 of the most financially successful lawyers in the world</a></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">If you do not have the stamina for podcasts, that does not mean you should simply discount audio as a channel for lead generation. Audio adverts are also on the rise and, much like many other channels, can be targeted. 74% of adults aged 18 to 54 are streaming news, podcasts and music each month, so there is a very rich vein of advertising potential to tap into.</span></p><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Use Data to Help Your Marketing Strategy</span></h3><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">For many, marketing can be overwhelming at the best of times, and when you introduce a plethora of statistics, measurements and data it becomes insurmountable. But with 90% of leading marketers saying that personalisation contributes to profitability it is clear that taking the time to analyse and use data to drive your campaigns is key to a successful legal marketing strategy. In fact, according to Forbes, companies harnessing data-driven marketing are six times more profitable than those who are not. Clearly, it is time to embrace the data to win more clients. But how do you go about using data to get the most out of your marketing?</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Set goals for your data-driven marketing campaign. As with every other marketing campaign, you need a goal. Otherwise, you will just be collecting data for no reason. Setting your goal to match the data allows you to collect the right information, which will inform your next steps and show where to look and what insights you will need to run a successful campaign.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">For example, think of last month’s example of a divorce lawyer in London. If you want to plan a marketing campaign, you could massively improve performance by seeking out the historical data of when people are most likely to file for divorce. Do more women instigate it more often than men? What is the most common age of people filing for divorce in your location? All of these answers can help to give you insight and mould your campaign.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><blockquote style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: large;">As with every other marketing campaign, you need a goal.</span></span></blockquote><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Use data to gain insight into your target audience. Whether you realise it or not, your law firm will already be collecting a wealth of data on your current and potential clients that you can use to shape your marketing campaigns. If you know that 95% of your existing clients live within a 15-mile radius of your law firm, then why would you waste budget on national campaigns? Use data from your CRM to create customer profiles and then implement them into your marketing plans. Most marketing channels now have simple yet unbelievably advanced tools to allow you to target your potential customers. Finding out who needs to see your adverts could be the difference between wasting money and delivering new clients.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Do not ignore insights and analytics – use them. It is not just the CRM that can help you find out more about your customers. If you have a website and social media channels, you already have access to a myriad of data points on your customers. This can seem overwhelming, but do not be put off. Google Analytics is free and contains a wealth of information on your website that is a lot easier to find than you may think. Similarly on social media, you can receive comprehensive free insights on both Facebook and Instagram that can even narrow down the time of day when people are most active on your pages.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Organise your data. In order to get the most out of your data, it is a great idea to get it organised. How you organise the data is up to you – you can use spreadsheets or something like Google’s Data Studio. But if you do not keep it organised and easy to find, you will give up very quickly and end up not using it, which will lead to missed opportunities.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Track and analyse as you go. It is very important to keep tracking and analysing the data as your campaign rolls out. Look out for reasons why your campaign may not be working, or conversely keep a note of what is working.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Avoid being overwhelmed. All of the above can seem overwhelming, especially if you have not used data-driven marketing before, so start small. Pick one campaign on one channel to test it out. Once you have found your feet, you can build on the technique.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><blockquote style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: large;">Pick one campaign on one channel to test it out.</span></span></blockquote><p></p><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Do Not be Afraid to Go Local</span></h3><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">A recent 2021 survey highlighted that the second most successful channel for bringing in leads to law firms was Google Local Ad Services. This emphasises the importance of ‘going local’ with marketing. Too many law firms become blinded by the lure of channels that offer national advertising when they should be focusing on their doorstep.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">In the same survey, Google Ads also ranked as the channel that most law firms were looking to remove from their marketing strategy in 2022, and I would wager that this is because the majority of them are targeting nationally when their client base is local. Local marketing does not mean ‘pop a flyer through some doors in your local town’ (although it could). Most of the services that you may use already – Google Ads, Facebook, Youtube, Instagram and email – can be specifically targeted at a local audience. Here are a few top tips to help you go local:</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Localise your website. Kill two birds with one stone and add local information to your website by adding a range of local keywords and information that will appeal directly to your target local audience. For example, instead of ‘Best Divorce Lawyer’ use ‘Best Divorce Lawyer I North London’. Websites are still the channels delivering most leads for law firms in 2021, so set your website up to appeal to your target local audience. This will also massively help with local SEO, which can be vital to helping your local marketing strategy.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Get on local listings. Get out there and claim all the directory listings you can. Many of them, like Google My Business, are free and offer an invaluable source of information and reviews. Again, although Google and Trustpilot may be national, 59% of people use them as source of information when deciding on services. Other sites to consider are Yelp, Yellow Pages, Better Business Bureau (BBB) and Foursquare depending on your location.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Claim your space, fill it out correctly and ask your clients to submit nice reviews. Those local reviews will have a great influence on other potential clients, and referrals and word-of-mouth marketing are still some of the strongest channels available to your business.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><blockquote style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: large;">Too many law firms become blinded by the lure of channels that offer national advertising when they should be focusing on their doorstep.</span></span></blockquote><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Localise your paid advertising. If you are using any form of paid advertising, you have to start targeting better and more locally. So much money is wasted by law firms by paying for clicks from people who are located hundreds of miles away. All the major paid marketing channels such as Google Ads, Facebook and Twitter offer phenomenally detailed local targeting options that you need to use. Figure out who your local target audience are and select them when you build your audience.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">But do not stop there. Write your copy and design your advert for a local audience. Mention your location in the ad copy and include it in the snippets. Add your telephone number. All of these will encourage more people near to you to get in touch.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Get local on Social. Does your law firm use social media? Are you going local on it? If not, why not? Most social media channels allow you to tag locations and other local entities and use local hashtags, which will showcase your local credentials. You can also use it to engage with the surrounding community, councils and people and get your virtual face in the local picture.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Relateds: </span><a href="https://joanmarcgarcias.blogspot.com/2022/01/credit-card-debt-lower-interest-rate.html" style="font-family: verdana;" target="_blank">Credit Card Debt Lower Interest Rate Save Money</a></p><div><span style="font-family: verdana; text-align: justify;">Use local marketing channels. In the race towards digitalisation, many law firms have forgotten the power of traditional local marketing channels and the impact they can have on client retention, loyalty, lead generation and reputation – all of which are vital to running a successful law firm. Use local marketing channels that you might have abandoned when you thought everyone went online. Many of these are often also incredibly cost-effective compared to other marketing campaigns. Some local marketing campaigns could include:</span></div><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><ul><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Locally distributed print marketing materials such as flyers.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Billboards in your area.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Sponsoring local events or sports teams.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Print advertising in local magazines and newsletters.</span></li></ul><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">All of the above cost a lot less than you might think and will increase your brand awareness for customers who are on your doorstep.</span></p>Erwan Setiawanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13471143742448171933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3145566299154834380.post-71444427973748447382022-02-03T16:34:00.000-08:002022-02-03T16:34:01.757-08:005 Of The Most Financially Successful Lawyers In The World Jan, 2022<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Across the United States, the average salary of a lawyer varies widely, from $171,550 in California to $139,020 in New Jersey. Meanwhile, in the UK, the average salary for a lawyer comes in at just over £50,000. However, there are many legal professionals whose earnings go above and beyond these figures. Here are <a href="https://joanmarcgarcias.blogspot.com/2022/02/5-of-most-financially-successful.html">5 of the most financially successful lawyers in the world</a>.</span></p><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Charlie Munger</span></h3><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiheJvnwFtm4coHJX3Do4df9O7dMMk-rKeSMZYt9gsfhtS5WEanHeMx1TEJnuGVHDyE3IdHH2X_cu6Xfy6LsAwqYcW7RGiL_3_AnZJbn8N0afUXs42VyQFGQ-ycgKxBX_ByO0FN4eIEkEoSbqCBRZw1O1RN7hEK98dW_VvPaX0LBvbJD7pTJlgWHp5F=s918" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Charlie Munger - 5 Of The Most Financially Successful Lawyers In The World" border="0" data-original-height="918" data-original-width="918" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiheJvnwFtm4coHJX3Do4df9O7dMMk-rKeSMZYt9gsfhtS5WEanHeMx1TEJnuGVHDyE3IdHH2X_cu6Xfy6LsAwqYcW7RGiL_3_AnZJbn8N0afUXs42VyQFGQ-ycgKxBX_ByO0FN4eIEkEoSbqCBRZw1O1RN7hEK98dW_VvPaX0LBvbJD7pTJlgWHp5F=w640-h640" title="Charlie Munger - 5 Of The Most Financially Successful Lawyers In The World" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br />While Charlie Munger is widely known as Warren Buffet’s partner at Berkshire Hathaway, he is also a Harvard educated lawyer. Munger flourished in law school, graduating magna cum laude with a JD in 1948, before joining Californian law firm, Wright & Garrett. By 1962, Munger had founded Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP, before deciding to give up the practice of law and instead focus on investment. Munger is currently worth an impressive $2.5 billion.</span><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Relateds: </span><a href="https://joanmarcgarcias.blogspot.com/2022/01/credit-card-debt-lower-interest-rate.html" style="font-family: verdana;" target="_blank">Credit Card Debt Lower Interest Rate Save Money</a></p><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Wichai Thongtang</span></h3><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgF1ZYVsFyJ-_YCVPqI3UZNpWPP2o8ktphcmlr1N7kWuoTnhPWxwYa8JtWYYexUhCft2FIz4cvENgR18E1sJxyah8sgWFKtF-iSWc53YH3V1KaTk061VIsHyrei09HUQlOf3VOzwsEYpCTT5QkqKymhXrf7GeCd8Wp6kUaR13S19nwcyWb3C1MxYoyw=s475" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Wichai Thongtang - 5 Of The Most Financially Successful Lawyers In The World.png" border="0" data-original-height="317" data-original-width="475" height="428" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgF1ZYVsFyJ-_YCVPqI3UZNpWPP2o8ktphcmlr1N7kWuoTnhPWxwYa8JtWYYexUhCft2FIz4cvENgR18E1sJxyah8sgWFKtF-iSWc53YH3V1KaTk061VIsHyrei09HUQlOf3VOzwsEYpCTT5QkqKymhXrf7GeCd8Wp6kUaR13S19nwcyWb3C1MxYoyw=w640-h428" title="Wichai Thongtang - 5 Of The Most Financially Successful Lawyers In The World.png" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br />Wichai Thongtang is a billionaire corporate lawyer, often referred to as “one of the top names in the profession from around the globe.” Though he came from a humble farming family, Thongtang’s father was keen to see his children have a steadier future and encouraged his son to pursue a career in law. Thongtang graduated from Thammasat University in 1970 and practised law throughout the decade, representing Thai executives and their companies. In 2001, Thongtang successfully represented former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra in an asset concealment case, catapulting him to celebrity status. </span><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">While Thongtang is still chairman of his eponymous international law firm, the majority of his wealth comes from strategic investment holdings acquired throughout his career. These include several hospital-related holdings and Thai cable company Cable Thai Holdings. Wichai Thongtang’s net worth currently stands at $1.8 billion.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Relateds: </span><a href="https://joanmarcgarcias.blogspot.com/2022/01/claim-car-accidents-in-baltimore.html" style="font-family: verdana;" target="_blank">Claim Car Accident In Baltimore</a></p><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Bill Neukom</span></h3><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiJZNcZ0RK8z7kEEPdByWMZtFbn1DH2hEBdZai3vIh-ZMgf2DgiVEZbF5Ak9IcB25yxYLwFAaJkjPYtN3eyEp9N3pNp13rK3GusbRX2gaHY0Q_BdX4FggMDctOHSb2ww5_51Qf5xLgJAgyxCiDaIFohR8WnhFaWtwY3Ap4XPzHNrtTqDYVVc5si2Lsp=s1004" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Bill Neukom - 5 Of The Most Financially Successful Lawyers In The World.png" border="0" data-original-height="485" data-original-width="1004" height="310" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiJZNcZ0RK8z7kEEPdByWMZtFbn1DH2hEBdZai3vIh-ZMgf2DgiVEZbF5Ak9IcB25yxYLwFAaJkjPYtN3eyEp9N3pNp13rK3GusbRX2gaHY0Q_BdX4FggMDctOHSb2ww5_51Qf5xLgJAgyxCiDaIFohR8WnhFaWtwY3Ap4XPzHNrtTqDYVVc5si2Lsp=w640-h310" title="Bill Neukom - 5 Of The Most Financially Successful Lawyers In The World.png" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br />Stanford Law School graduate Bill Neukom served as the lead lawyer for Microsoft for close to 25 years. He joined the company in 1985 and thereafter built up its corporate law department from 5 employees to over 600 attorneys and support personnel. Neukom later became Microsoft’s Executive Vice President and spent 17 years as the company’s general counsel and chief legal officer. Amongst his high-profile cases is the United States v. Microsoft Corp in 2001. </span><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Neukom now primarily works as the founder, president and CEO of the World Justice Project, which he co-founded in 2006. The foundation’s mission is “to advance the rule of law around the world.” Neukom is currently worth an estimated $850 million. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Relateds: </span><a href="https://joanmarcgarcias.blogspot.com/2022/01/how-having-multiple-credit-cards.html" style="font-family: verdana; text-align: left;">How Having Multiple Credit Cards Affects Your Credit Score</a></p><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Judith Sheindlin</span></h3><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiR__0KdwdVBun06i7y9UHtxHleO6A0JlwZVWgPIzKz_OPXwWQefSD9jPwEwy4vfvEsok77fqUW_vXU5sIeEVn-QiKlPQBTMfyRDIdjIIIT6t9KL5FEXwbfdL4lZhxRA6HuuPdIFDwf55kguaWEe8KkrSk5yNUdpKTLiScSywBTaY8p4CPNmEgdCKCd=s1832" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Judith Sheindlin - 5 Of The Most Financially Successful Lawyers In The World" border="0" data-original-height="1101" data-original-width="1832" height="384" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiR__0KdwdVBun06i7y9UHtxHleO6A0JlwZVWgPIzKz_OPXwWQefSD9jPwEwy4vfvEsok77fqUW_vXU5sIeEVn-QiKlPQBTMfyRDIdjIIIT6t9KL5FEXwbfdL4lZhxRA6HuuPdIFDwf55kguaWEe8KkrSk5yNUdpKTLiScSywBTaY8p4CPNmEgdCKCd=w640-h384" title="Judith Sheindlin - 5 Of The Most Financially Successful Lawyers In The World" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br />Judge Judith Sheindlin, best known as “Judge Judy”, has come a long way in her legal career. Sheindlin graduated from American University in Washington DC with a Bachelor of Arts degree, majoring in government. She then finished her law school education at New York Law School, earning her Juris Doctor degree in 1965. After passing the New York state bar examination that same year, Sheindlin went on to work as a corporate lawyer for a cosmetics firm. In the 1970s, she became a prosecutor in the New York family court system, prosecuting child abuse cases, domestic violence, and juvenile crime. In 1996, Sheindlin’s syndicated court show Judge Judy debuted. Towards the end of Judge Judy’s 25-year run, Sheindlin was earning $47 million per year, with her estimated net worth currently sitting at $440 million.</span><div><span style="font-family: verdana; text-align: justify;">Related: </span><a href="https://joanmarcgarcias.blogspot.com/2022/01/birth-injury-law.html" style="font-family: verdana; text-align: justify;" target="_blank">Birth Injury Law</a><span style="font-family: verdana; text-align: justify;"> </span><div><p></p><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Robert Shapiro</span></h3><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg3Z0wwmpTk6KRVjRTH8-0BW7MmoMJyu7ZZyruLu0r6Wdwb2CN8nDoEw3CQWocBLRMETDQNb6cNC0_KVSe8GAx8ma9d_lOwBRW3l3ayu5lJKEpEZtskg7JSji0O3SeG5Wy6wOJadqFQgTtUxT6XBvTdF_EcN0kQ2F0rPt34CJJumFtyF4B2U1F4_9Xp=s1140" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Robert Shapiro - 5 Of The Most Financially Successful Lawyers In The World" border="0" data-original-height="641" data-original-width="1140" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg3Z0wwmpTk6KRVjRTH8-0BW7MmoMJyu7ZZyruLu0r6Wdwb2CN8nDoEw3CQWocBLRMETDQNb6cNC0_KVSe8GAx8ma9d_lOwBRW3l3ayu5lJKEpEZtskg7JSji0O3SeG5Wy6wOJadqFQgTtUxT6XBvTdF_EcN0kQ2F0rPt34CJJumFtyF4B2U1F4_9Xp=w640-h360" title="Robert Shapiro - 5 Of The Most Financially Successful Lawyers In The World" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Robert Shapiro is our final legal professional whose earnings go above and beyond the average, with a total estimated net worth of around $100 million. Shapiro is best known for representing murderer Erik Menendez in 1990 and for being on the team responsible for exonerating OJ Simpson from the murders of Simpson’s ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and her friend Ron Goldman in 1994. Throughout his career, Shapiro has also represented clients including Rockstar Energy Drinks and Johnny Carson and co-founded ShoeDazzle, LegalZoom, and RightCounsel.com. </span></p></div></div>Erwan Setiawanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13471143742448171933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3145566299154834380.post-52776969922730164652022-01-15T23:44:00.005-08:002022-01-15T23:44:58.768-08:00How Having Multiple Credit Cards Affects Your Credit Score<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://joanmarcgarcias.blogspot.com/2022/01/how-having-multiple-credit-cards.html">How Having Multiple Credit Cards Affects Your Credit Score</a> | </span></span><span style="font-family: verdana;">While there’s no one-size-fits-all answer to how many credit cards you should have, it’s important to know the impact multiple cards have on your credit score.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">This knowledge can help you decide whether to open a new card and how to better manage the cards you already have.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhToCVAanjBq-jk_tFhVpHZJc7kQLC6JsuRSMjZpFgX1vCyIGx-mzN-2ImCjbtnG6B9kjHM-VkomFTyGbM8tQtiijwX-d4tl8v8SSwIf06cnszkmQHSQ4kWiDYvOke2-EbW-XQOYDYgWLNyH3EfARw_DK3hxB4SqXNbZyrIZcZsxZbKx21SPKrsxbX0=s588" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="How Having Multiple Credit Cards Affects Your Credit Score" border="0" data-original-height="314" data-original-width="588" height="342" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhToCVAanjBq-jk_tFhVpHZJc7kQLC6JsuRSMjZpFgX1vCyIGx-mzN-2ImCjbtnG6B9kjHM-VkomFTyGbM8tQtiijwX-d4tl8v8SSwIf06cnszkmQHSQ4kWiDYvOke2-EbW-XQOYDYgWLNyH3EfARw_DK3hxB4SqXNbZyrIZcZsxZbKx21SPKrsxbX0=w640-h342" title="How Having Multiple Credit Cards Affects Your Credit Score" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">When you have more than one credit card, you take on more risk: You need to understand the different terms of service and keep track of multiple bills and due dates. And depending on how you manage important factors of your credit cards, like paying bills or carrying a balance, you can raise or lower your credit score.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Below, <a href="https://joanmarcgarcias.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Joanmarcgracias</a> Select reviews how multiple credit cards influence your credit score in terms of payment history, debt owed, length of credit history and inquires.</span></p><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">How multiple credit cards can affect your credit score</span></h3><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><ul><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">It can be hard to manage more than one due date</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">You’ll have access to more credit</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">The average length of your credit history will decrease</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">It will increase the number of credit inquiries</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">It can be hard to manage more than one due date</span></li></ul><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Payment history is the most important factor of your credit score, which makes it crucial to pay each of your credit card bills on time. Beyond helping your credit score, on-time payment history helps you avoid late fees and penalty interest rates.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">When you have more than one card, it may be harder to manage multiple due dates. But there’s a simple workaround: Change your due dates.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Many card issuers allow you to change the day your payment is due online or in-app, so you can choose a day that works best for you. This may mean you set your due dates all to the same day so you don’t have to keep track of multiple dates, or you can choose to space them out throughout the month based on when you get paid.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">In addition to changing your due date, you can set up autopay for at least the minimum due to ensure payments are made on time.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Relateds: <a href="https://joanmarcgarcias.blogspot.com/2022/01/credit-card-debt-lower-interest-rate.html" target="_blank">Credit Card Debt Lower Interest Rate Save Money</a></span></p><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">You’ll have access to more credit</span></h3><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">The percentage of the total credit you’re using, also known as amounts owed or credit utilization rate, is the second-most important factor of your credit score.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">For every new card you open, you’ll receive a new credit limit which increases your available credit. This can be a great way to improve your credit utilization rate and credit score, but only if you maintain the same or similar amount of spending as before you opened a new card.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">If you use the additional line of credit to overspend, you risk raising your utilization and therefore hurting your credit score. The best approach with opening multiple credit cards is to maintain a consistent amount of spending that’s 10% of your total credit limit or lower.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Related: <a href="https://joanmarcgarcias.blogspot.com/2022/01/birth-injury-law.html" target="_blank">Birth Injury Law</a> </span></p><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">The average length of your credit history will decrease</span></h3><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Credit scores factor in the average length of time you’ve had credit — not the age of your oldest account. Therefore, every new credit card you open decreases the average length of your credit history.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">While new card accounts often lower your credit score about five points, it typically rebounds in a few months. However, if you frequently open new cards, the negative effect can add up.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">For example, if you opened the Chase Freedom® in 2010 (10 years ago) and then the Citi® Double Cash Card today, the average length of your credit history would decrease from 10 years to 5 years. That’s a significant difference and may cause your credit score to drop, especially if you open several accounts within a short time period.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">You should also aim to keep your oldest credit card open since it increases the average length of time you have credit. If you don’t frequently use your oldest card, it may become inactive. The easiest fix for this is to maintain an active account by putting a small recurring charge on your card and setting up autopay.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Releteds: <a href="https://joanmarcgarcias.blogspot.com/2022/01/claim-car-accidents-in-baltimore.html" target="_blank">Claim Car Accident In Baltimore</a></span></p><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">It will increase the number of credit inquiries</span></h3><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">When you submit a new credit card application, lenders normally perform a hard inquiry into your credit history, which will appear on your credit report. These inquiries have the potential to lower your credit score, regardless if you’re approved or denied, and they remain on your credit report for two years.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">However, your score may bounce back within a few months since the impact lessens over time and credit scoring models from FICO and VantageScore ignore inquiries after one year.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">If you want to minimize the impact of multiple card applications, consider leveraging preapproved or prequalified offers. These soft inquiries have no effect on your credit score and you can check your qualification odds with most major card issuers. Once you submit an official application, your credit will be pulled and an inquiry will appear on your credit report.</span></p>Erwan Setiawanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13471143742448171933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3145566299154834380.post-86903496504060893602022-01-15T23:36:00.004-08:002022-01-15T23:36:44.075-08:00Credit Card Debt Lower Interest Rate Save Money<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Why pay high interest on your credit cards when you can simply bargain a lower rate? These tips can help you save big money on your bill.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">credit Card Debt Lower Interest Rate Save Money</span></span><span style="font-family: verdana;"> — A lot of people have struggled to pay their bills during the COVID-19 pandemic and many have turned to credit cards so they can kick the can down the road. Now the time has come to pay it down and some of the bills are eye-popping. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Did you know you can bargain that interest rate down and save quite a bit of money?</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgobeWQcPcnGSGibmc-UJhSPu3_nsEsLTej_PKsjiHV2O5MiX9M_FGBjTb_8Z3BtXFWajYOcuoA8dOHTA8apSJzks19_4uVcMlo1VEvViaO2gXHK_K_sYLaGBQ_qj3WvVB5wnwvuNslNUYlyoTAmmUoXMEMIFuXOqMRSgrAgJaUmEXWoe4wewEBGRtQ=s1140" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Preview Credit Card Debt Lower Interest Rate Save Money" border="0" data-original-height="641" data-original-width="1140" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgobeWQcPcnGSGibmc-UJhSPu3_nsEsLTej_PKsjiHV2O5MiX9M_FGBjTb_8Z3BtXFWajYOcuoA8dOHTA8apSJzks19_4uVcMlo1VEvViaO2gXHK_K_sYLaGBQ_qj3WvVB5wnwvuNslNUYlyoTAmmUoXMEMIFuXOqMRSgrAgJaUmEXWoe4wewEBGRtQ=w640-h360" title="Preview Credit Card Debt Lower Interest Rate Save Money" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br />You could ask for a lower rate, but according to a new study, you can bargain down 10 percentage points. So, if your interest rate is 24%, it could mean paying 14% instead. That's still high but it's a lot better than 24% interest. </span><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">These numbers are staggering and can be a bit overwhelming. Americans have an average credit card balance of $5,300, totaling $807 billion across 506 million credit card accounts. Why are these numbers important? Because they want to keep you spending, which means you have leverage to bargain.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">"It is absolutely possible to negotiate your rate down. In fact, your chances of doing so are better than you think they are. Close to 80% surveyed said they did just that," Matt Schultz, an industry expert with LendingTree, said. "You can save serious money, especially if your balance is bigger."</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Relateds: <a href="https://joanmarcgarcias.blogspot.com/2022/01/personal-injury-law-definitions.html" target="_blank">Personal Injury Law Definition</a></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">You have to try, and you have to keep trying, even if the lender says no. Take it higher to a manager and keep pushing. Drops of 10% are possible and that could save you hundreds, or maybe even thousands, of dollars. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">"So, a lot of people have bad credit, some are thankful to have it at all. Is it possible for them too? Yes, absolutely it's possible," Schultz said. "Credit card companies are willing to talk with you because they want to keep your business. It benefits them to lower your rate to keep their card in your wallet."</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Paying down debt is liberating. Less debt is more buying power but you must advocate for yourself. If you don't, the card companies are just as happy to take your money at the higher rate. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">LendingTree offers these suggestions if you plan to ask for a lower rate: </span></p><h4 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">How to ask for a lower APR</span></h4><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Before you make the call, come armed with ammunition in the form of other offers you’ve seen at a site like LendingTree.com or that you may have received in your snail mail. Take that offer and use it to frame the conversation: </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">“I’ve been a good customer of yours for a long time and I like my card. However, the APR is 25% and I’ve just been offered one with a 19% APR. Would you be able to match it?” </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">As survey data shows, they’ll likely be willing to work with you, at least to some degree.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Relateds: <a href="https://joanmarcgarcias.blogspot.com/2022/01/claiming-compensation-for-holiday.html" target="_blank">Claiming Compesations For Holiday Sickness</a></span></p><h4 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">How to ask for a waived annual fee</span></h4><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Before you make the call, think about what you will accept. If you ask for a fee to be waived altogether and they only offer to reduce it, is that good enough? What if they offer you extra rewards points or miles or make some other counteroffer instead of a reduced fee? And perhaps most important, what if they say no? </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">As with many negotiations, you have more leverage if you’re willing to walk away, so that could be an option. However, you shouldn’t make that threat unless you’re willing to follow through with it, and you shouldn’t follow through with it unless you’ve thought about what that would mean for your credit.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Relateds: <a href="https://joanmarcgarcias.blogspot.com/2022/01/get-personal-injury-lawyer.html" target="_blank">Gets A Personal Injury Law</a></span></p><h4 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">How to ask for a waived late fee</span></h4><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Just pick up the phone and be polite. If you’re a long-time customer with good credit and this is your first offense, the odds are in your favor. In fact, some card issuers will even waive a first late fee as a matter of policy. If you’ve been late multiple times in the recent past, however, your chances probably aren’t as good. Even so, it never hurts to ask.</span></p><h4 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">How to ask for a higher credit limit</span></h4><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Start with a number in mind based on your current limit. The average increase reported in our survey was about $1,500, but your situation will vary. If your current limit is $500, a $1,500 bump might be asking too much. However, if your current limit is $5,000, that request might be just fine. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Think about why you’re asking for the increase — for some extra spending power or to help your credit score — and then decide what to ask for. Just remember that it’s always better to start a negotiation by asking for a little too much. That way, when you negotiate, you can give a little bit and still get what you want.</span></p>Erwan Setiawanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13471143742448171933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3145566299154834380.post-62162502855780235532022-01-08T03:34:00.003-08:002022-01-08T03:48:34.314-08:00Birth Injury Law<h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">What Is Birth Injury Law?</span></h3><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">For any family, the birth of a child should be a joyous time filled with celebration. Parents and family members thoroughly prepare for the safe and healthy arrival of a new baby. Medical providers are entrusted to provide adequate care during pregnancy, delivery, and aftercare; however, any medical mistake during those times can result in devastating consequences to a family. You have the lawful right to seek justice and compensation for any physical or emotional harm your family may have endured before, during, and after the birth of a child. You and your family are also entitled to a compassionate team ready to dedicate their experience and financial resources to assess your case and challenge the hospitals and physicians responsible.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjdftHo3rW5oZy7rxheyurawO0Y0TGz4z9W7t9qD0skGPG7UHF-8UP5RVhC80xwAeiSQQPtoqMfnRpI_GmwO9OXaVb7Fl8dN_V62tKec18AqxcNt37JQ5bqA3XEttwd8XXi2JWd7nBEEyEuyDadH_2Xb2eWgJsqErkuzsOMWbWNIRsNMXVslHHm6yKA=s1126" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Birth Injury Statistic" border="0" data-original-height="1126" data-original-width="600" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjdftHo3rW5oZy7rxheyurawO0Y0TGz4z9W7t9qD0skGPG7UHF-8UP5RVhC80xwAeiSQQPtoqMfnRpI_GmwO9OXaVb7Fl8dN_V62tKec18AqxcNt37JQ5bqA3XEttwd8XXi2JWd7nBEEyEuyDadH_2Xb2eWgJsqErkuzsOMWbWNIRsNMXVslHHm6yKA=w342-h640" title="Birth Injury Statistic" width="342" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;">Read More: <a href="https://joanmarcgarcias.blogspot.com/2022/01/claim-car-accidents-in-baltimore.html" target="_blank">Claim Car Accidents in Baltimore</a></span><p></p><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Medical Malpractice May Lead to Birth Injuries</span></h3><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Mothers trust their obstetricians and gynecologists to take proper care of them and their babies throughout pregnancy, labor, and delivery. When one of these physicians is negligent in his or her professional duties, it could <a href="https://joanmarcgarcias.blogspot.com/2022/01/birth-injury-law.html">cause serious birth injuries to the child</a>.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Preventable birth injuries are typically caused by actions of medical malpractice including:</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><ol><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Failure to provide adequate prenatal care including diagnosing and treating maternal conditions</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Failure to treat the mother for infections during pregnancy</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Failure to appropriately monitor vital signs during labor and delivery</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Failure to respond to cardiac complications during birth</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Failure to perform a medically advisable emergency cesarean section</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Misuse of birth-assisting tools including forceps and vacuum extractors</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Failure to detect and address problems with the umbilical cord</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Failure to treat conditions in the newborn such as meconium aspiration syndrome, jaundice, or infant respiratory distress syndrome</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Mismanagement of dystocia or breech deliveries</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Lack of labor preparedness and mismanagement of normal delivery procedure</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Failure to address and correct adverse effects from surgery or drugs, including anesthetic complications and epidural toxicity</span></li></ol><span style="font-family: verdana;">Read More: <a href="https://joanmarcgarcias.blogspot.com/2022/01/get-personal-injury-lawyer.html" target="_blank">Get A Personal Injury Law</a></span><p></p><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Bone Fractures and Nerve Damage</span></h3><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Infants can suffer broken bones during or shortly after birth if the attending physician fails to use proper, prudent care when delivering the child. Improper birthing techniques, inadequate responses to emergencies, or misuse of tools such as forceps and vacuums could lead to bone fractures in the infant – particularly in the face, shoulder, clavicle, or arm — and these fractures may lead to related nerve damage that results in temporary or permanent paralysis.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Bone fractures and nerve damage sustained at birth could result in the following conditions:</span></p><h4 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Birth Fractures</span></h4><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Infant bones are more fragile than adult bones, and unfortunately, Birth Injury Guide reports that birth fractures are one of the most common kinds of birth injuries. Birth fractures can be minor or severe, and they are often sustained alongside nerve damage. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Birth fractures are most likely to be caused by:</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><ul><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Dropping the baby</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Using too much force with birth-assisting tools like forceps</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Using too much force pulling the baby’s arm</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Failing to order a medically advisable emergency cesarean section</span></li></ul><p></p><h4 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Brachial Plexus Injuries</span></h4><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">The brachial plexus is the network of nerves between the shoulder and the neck, responsible for carrying signals between the brain, shoulders, arms, and hands. When the brachial plexus is torn, stretched, or compressed — which can happen during difficult births — the interruption of nerve signals may result in temporary or permanent paralysis in those areas. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Risk factors for brachial plexus injuries include:</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><ul><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Shoulder dystocia — the baby’s shoulder is stuck behind the mother’s pelvis</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Narrow/small pelvis in the mother</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Larger than average birth size</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Diabetes in the mother</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Twins and other multiple birth deliveries</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Siblings with brachial plexus birth injuries</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Breech (feet-first) deliveries</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Need for birth-assisting tools like forceps</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Prolonged or difficult labor</span></li></ul><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Nerve conditions related to brachial plexus injuries include:</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><ul><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Erb’s Palsy: Erb’s palsy accounts for 75% of all brachial plexus injuries. It affects the nerves that control arm movement. This means that a baby with Erb’s palsy typically has good motor control in the hands, but movement is inhibited in the arm itself. </span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Horner’s Syndrome: Making up 10 to 20% of all brachial plexus injuries, Horner’s Syndrome is caused by rupturing the nerves that transmit signals to parts of the face, especially around the eyes.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Klumpke’s Palsy: Klumpke’s palsy is a rarer type of brachial plexus injury which disrupts nerve communication to the wrists, fingers, and forearms.</span></li></ul><p></p><h4 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Congenital Facial Paralysis</span></h4><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Congenital facial paralysis is a condition of temporary or permanent damage to the infant’s facial nerves at birth. This kind of nerve damage can lead to facial paralysis, most commonly in the lower half of the face. Symptoms may not be immediately apparent, but if a baby has asymmetric facial expressions, little to no movement on one side of the face, or one eyelid that won’t close, they may have sustained facial nerve damage. Congenital facial paralysis may improve on its own, but in some cases it could result in permanent damage or require surgery. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Congenital facial paralysis is caused by too much pressure or force against the nerves of the face, and it is most often caused by:</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><ul><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">High pressures within the birth canal</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Improper use of forceps</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Impact injuries from being dropped</span></li></ul><p></p><h4 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Spinal Cord Injuries</span></h4><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Difficult deliveries sometimes result in blunt force trauma to the infant’s spinal cord. As the body’s central communication system, the spinal cord is one of the most important parts of the body to protect, and damage sustained at birth may result in lifelong physical or mental disabilities.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Symptoms vary according to the type and severity of spinal cord damage. If you believe your child may have suffered a spinal cord injury during labor and delivery, it’s worth it to speak with an experienced birth injury attorney to determine possible at-fault parties and recover damages for surgery, therapy, or other medical treatment.</span></p><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Eight Causes of Birth Injuries</span></h3><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Notwithstanding unavoidable causes, <a href="https://joanmarcgarcias.blogspot.com/2022/01/birth-injury-law.html">numerous birth injuries</a> are the result of medical malpractice. Parents are often given insufficient information regarding the cause of their child’s condition and can be wrongly led to believe that a preventable mistake was inevitable.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><ol><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Dystocia. </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">A type of obstructed labor that happens when, after the head is delivered, the shoulder has difficulty passing through. If doctors fail to properly respond to dystocia, the umbilical cord can become compressed and be life-threatening to the infant. Resulting complications from dystocia can include Klumpke paralysis, Erb’s palsy, and cerebral palsy, among others.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Fetal distress. </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">A labor complication characterized by diminished oxygen to the infant. Prolonged diminished oxygen can result in permanent brain damage or death.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Prematurity. </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">When doctors fail to respond appropriately to premature birth, an infant is at risk for problems like apnea, jaundice, respiratory distress syndrome, and others.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Prolonged labor. </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">Extended labor (labor that lasts longer than 14-21 hours) can be labeled “failure to progress.” When this happens, the baby is at risk for serious complications.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Birth infections. </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">Infections, if left untreated, can cause serious birth injuries such as brain damage. Some common infections include bacterial infections, rubella, and cytomegalovirus (CMV).</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Improper use of force </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">during delivery. </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">The use of forceps, ventouse, or excessive pulling during delivery can cause fractures and even paralysis.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Abnormal pelvis shape. </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">Labor can fail to progress if the mother has an irregular pelvis structure. Doctors can note this ahead of time to plan for a safer delivery option, such as C-section.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy (HIE). </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">This is a type of brain injury that often results from diminished oxygen to the infant during childbirth.</span></li></ol><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Even if you had a major risk factor present, your doctors and nurses are trained to remain vigilant and respond to your specific medical needs to ensure a healthy delivery. For example, the hospital staff is required to monitor your fetus’s condition closely in the days and hours leading up to delivery. If fetal distress is discovered or a condition becomes life-threatening, a responsible healthcare provider should take the necessary steps to keep you and your baby safe, including scheduling an emergency C-section.</span></p>Erwan Setiawanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13471143742448171933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3145566299154834380.post-33666064370708643212022-01-08T03:17:00.005-08:002022-01-08T03:26:07.924-08:00Claim Car Accidents in Baltimore<h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">What to Do After a Car Accident in Baltimore</span></h3><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">If i'am a car avvident in Baltimore i'am to do:</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><ul><li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Check on your injuries, the well-being of the passengers, and get to a safe place either a sidewalk or the roadside, quickly. You can pull the car to the side to prevent more risks to other road users. However, leave the car where it is if you cannot drive.</span></li><li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">If you suffer serious injuries, do not try any body movements but allow the emergency rescue personnel to transport you to the nearest hospital.</span></li><li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Avoid any discussion on the fault or talking about the accident facts with the motorist.</span></li><li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Call the emergency line 911, or request another person, even a bystander, to contact 911. Inform the police about the incident whether the crash is minor or a major collision. The law enforcement officer will document the accident scene and file a report.</span></li><li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Ensure that you get the personal information of any accident scene witness and the insurance company of the at-fault driver. The information includes the name of the motorist, contact information, driver’s license, and license plate number. Record the type, model, and color of the vehicle as well as the accident location.</span></li><li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Document the accident. This includes identifying the police officers, getting a copy of the police report, and taking pictures or video of the damage.</span></li><li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Notify the insurer of the accident and reach out to an auto accident lawyer to help you deal with the process. This can help protect you from being taken advantage of by the insurance company.</span></li></ul><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj5o0dssmnm5czy0uT2iJNsZk_Y4NnKjFqQ3_L5lVxydinIeWiN_ZposFbF8f7_z7yDLHg8UFrPDuET4JsXFARJs-4satbkBWREYW1uilndmCOYrizNJ5UtddL8YdifbH24O6AEX1Hf168iU00mVz8YvS_AVWN4GP6An7Xvf0qYDV6v-1GPcFlo_zwL=s750" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="4 Injured In Baltimore 3-Car Crash Off Gwynns Falls Parkway" border="0" data-original-height="404" data-original-width="750" height="344" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj5o0dssmnm5czy0uT2iJNsZk_Y4NnKjFqQ3_L5lVxydinIeWiN_ZposFbF8f7_z7yDLHg8UFrPDuET4JsXFARJs-4satbkBWREYW1uilndmCOYrizNJ5UtddL8YdifbH24O6AEX1Hf168iU00mVz8YvS_AVWN4GP6An7Xvf0qYDV6v-1GPcFlo_zwL=w640-h344" title="4 Injured In Baltimore 3-Car Crash Off Gwynns Falls Parkway" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Read More: <a href="https://joanmarcgarcias.blogspot.com/2022/01/personal-injury-law-definitions.html" target="_blank">Personal injury Law Definitions</a></span></p><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">How to Pursue a Car Accident Claim in Baltimore?</span></h3><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Although hiring one of our <a href="https://joanmarcgarcias.blogspot.com/2022/01/claim-car-accidents-in-baltimore.html">Baltimore car accident</a> attorneys can remove the burden of filing your claim from your shoulders, it’s wise to at least understand the filing process before you begin. That way, you’ll know your major deadlines and filing requirements ahead of time. The steps you take following your personal injury incident can determine your future eligibility for compensation.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">If you wish to pursue a claim in Baltimore, follow these steps for the strongest possible odds of success:</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><ol><li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Strengthen your case with evidence. You won’t need to prove your case until the settlement negotiation or personal injury trial process, but you can start building your case from the day of your accident. It’s never too early to start gathering evidence. Do your best to collect evidence such as the other driver’s name and insurance information, photographs of the accident, police report number, license plate numbers, eyewitness statements, and medical records. Keep all documents organized in a case folder.</span></li><li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Don’t delay medical care. One of the cardinal mistakes many personal injury plaintiffs make is assuming they don’t have any injuries. Even if you feel relatively okay, tell police officers you aren’t sure whether you have injuries and seek prompt medical attention. You could have a hidden brain, back, neck, or internal injury with delayed symptoms. Get a checkup before telling police officers and insurance companies you’re not injured.</span></li><li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Learn your rights. If you believe someone else caused or negligently contributed to your personal injuries, start learning your rights. Every state has unique personal injury laws and filing requirements. In Maryland, at-fault insurance laws mean you’ll file your claim with the other party’s insurance company. If you need to take your case further by filing a civil complaint, you have three years from the date of your accident to do so.</span></li><li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Call an insurance company to file your initial claim. Most car insurance companies require claimants to file “as quickly as possible” after a collision. This generally means after going to the hospital and dealing with personal injuries. Call the at-fault driver’s insurance company to file your claim when you can. Someone with the title of “claims adjuster” or “claims analyst” should give you a follow-up call.</span></li><li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Don’t let an insurer take advantage of you. Once the claims adjuster calls, remember that less is more. The law does not obligate you to admit fault, say yes to a first settlement offer, or agree to record a statement. The adjuster’s job is to escape with as little liability for the collision as possible. Be wary when speaking to adjusters, or trust a lawyer to take care of these conversations on your behalf. Otherwise, you could hurt your claim.</span></li><li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Retain a car accident lawyer. Contact us as early as you wish in the personal injury claim process for guidance and assistance. We’re more than happy to preserve and gather evidence, investigate your crash, identify the defendant, take over communications with insurance companies, and handling the rest of the filing process on your behalf. Hiring an attorney ensures you safeguard your rights and fight for full car accident compensation.</span></li></ol><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Once you hire a lawyer, you’re ready to file your personal injury claim. You will file with the Maryland small claims court if your case is worth $5,000 or less or file a standard civil case for higher-value claims. You will need to file before the deadline and according to all applicable state laws. Then, you and your attorney will enter the compensation negotiation process, which may entail a personal injury trial. The sooner you contact our firm, the easier the Baltimore claims process can be on you and your family.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Read More: <a href="https://joanmarcgarcias.blogspot.com/2022/01/get-personal-injury-lawyer.html" target="_blank">How To Get a Personal injury Law</a></span></p><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Why do I Need an Accident Attorney After a Crash?</span></h3><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">In just a few seconds, <a href="https://joanmarcgarcias.blogspot.com/2022/01/claim-car-accidents-in-baltimore.html">a car accident</a> can change your life. A serious injury can result in temporary disability or permanent damage. This can lead to significant hospital bills, medical leave from work, and a lifetime of medical care and physical therapy.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">You need attorneys with experience and a successful history of litigation when the stakes are high. Otherwise, an insurance company could take advantage of you and offer much less than your case is worth – or nothing at all.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">In Maryland, there are many specific car accident laws you must follow. One of our Baltimore personal injury lawyers can walk you through the legal processes and help you every step of the way. We can:</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><ul><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Handle settlement negotiations with insurers</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Help you know which doctors to see</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">File a claim against negligent parties who are responsible for your crash</span></li></ul><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">From start to finish, we’ll take care of your case as if it were a personal matter. We truly care about our clients as people and are as skilled as attorneys come. To maximize the results of your claim, retain a Baltimore accident attorney.</span></p><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Car Accident Statistics By Year</span></h3><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">The more you know about <a href="https://joanmarcgarcias.blogspot.com/2022/01/claim-car-accidents-in-baltimore.html">Baltimore and Maryland car accidents</a>, the better you can protect yourself from tragedy. Knowing where, when, and how most traffic accidents happen could help you avoid becoming a victim. If you or a loved one has already suffered injuries in a Baltimore car accident, perusing statistics can help you feel less alone in your battle. Here is a compilation of all the most recent data available (2016-2020) for car accident statistics:</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><ol><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Throughout the United States, 37,461 people died and hundreds of thousands suffered injuries in auto accidents in 2016.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">In 2016, 505 people died in Maryland car accidents. The majority (393) of these fatalities occurred in urban accidents.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">In 2017, Baltimore County recorded 20,764 car accidents. This was a slight increase from the previous year and a large increase from the five-year county average of 17,660.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Many fatalities in Maryland car accidents in 2016 involved people who were not wearing their seat belts at the time of the wreck (151).</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">In 2016, 130 car accident deaths in the state involved alcohol-impaired drivers. Almost as many (127) involved speeding.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Maryland motorcyclist deaths totaled 75 in 2016. Most (63) were wearing helmets at the time of the accident.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">One driver who caused a fatality in Maryland was under the age of 15 in 2016.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">One hundred and four pedestrians died in traffic collisions in Maryland, 2016. Sixteen bicyclists also passed away in crashes.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">In 2016, the state of Maryland’s fatalities per 100,000 population came in under the U.S. average (8.39 and 11.59, respectively).</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">More than half (54%) of the 505 traffic fatalities in Maryland in 2016 were in single-vehicle accidents. The other 46% were multiple-vehicle accidents.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Sixty-three fatal crashes in the state in 2016 involved large trucks.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">In 2016, the deadliest county for car accidents was Prince George's County, with 75 deaths. Baltimore County was second with 55 deaths, followed by Anne Arundel County with 44.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">In 2017, distracted drivers caused 207 fatal crashes in Maryland. This was an increase from 171 in 2016. Distracted drivers in the state caused 18,643 injury crashes in 2017.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">October is the most dangerous month for drivers in Maryland, with the highest number of auto accidents on average (9,870).</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Car accident deaths cost the U.S. around $44 billion every year.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">According to the Department of Transportation, there were 530 deaths on Maryland roads in 2019. This is an increase of 3.7% from 512 deaths in 2018.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">In 2019, pedestrian fatalities dropped by 7.5% to 123 in 2019. A decrease from 133 in 2018.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">There were 24 traffic fatalities in Frederick County in 2019.</span></li></ol><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">In the face of the rising number of car accident injuries and deaths in Maryland, keep yourself and your family safe by obeying roadway rules. If a loved one in Baltimore lost their life in an accident due to a DUI, distracted or negligent driver, schedule a free consultation with one of our attorneys today.</span></p>Erwan Setiawanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13471143742448171933noreply@blogger.com0Baltimore, Maryland, Amerika Serikat39.2903848 -76.612189310.980150963821153 -111.7684393 67.600618636178837 -41.4559393tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3145566299154834380.post-39751105350073143812022-01-08T03:10:00.003-08:002022-01-08T03:10:41.898-08:00Personal Injury Law Definitions<h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">What Is Personal Injury Law?</span></h3><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">“<a href="https://joanmarcgarcias.blogspot.com/2022/01/personal-injury-law-definitions.html">Personal injury</a>” is a common legal term used to describe harm to one’s body, mind, or emotional well-being. Personal injury law is the broad branch of law that handles conflicts where one person (intentionally or inadvertently) causes suffering, harm, injury, or unfair loss to another. It is closely related with tort law, which ensures the right to compensation when one person harms another’s legally protected interests.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhwDp9qmKXskTxUJwppt8SniV_i5fbvH83Tl920618fmpEOdkMB6H3irjrBL_4DZnkQxVqukgvlqnzBAnnfoJmaiTI7hJfsGxOG2_cHndOC4N64RZAZyx3MDGMjbJbks9rHG9Jwf2KlmiWCM7xlzVB0Bp04yCB7Ko-1ryX1sNYqOrbFpoQcdb3h7aes=s616" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Personal Injury Law" border="0" data-original-height="411" data-original-width="616" height="428" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhwDp9qmKXskTxUJwppt8SniV_i5fbvH83Tl920618fmpEOdkMB6H3irjrBL_4DZnkQxVqukgvlqnzBAnnfoJmaiTI7hJfsGxOG2_cHndOC4N64RZAZyx3MDGMjbJbks9rHG9Jwf2KlmiWCM7xlzVB0Bp04yCB7Ko-1ryX1sNYqOrbFpoQcdb3h7aes=w640-h428" title="Personal Injury Law" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><p></p><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Personal Injury Cases Fall Under Civil Law</span></h3><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">In the United States, there are two predominant areas of law: criminal law and civil law. Although they share the common purpose of deterring wrongdoing, they differ in many critical ways. Personal injury cases fall under the civil branch of law — let’s take a look at the differences between criminal and civil law to understand why.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Criminal law describes “the law of crimes and their punishments,” according to Merriam-Webster. It encompasses offenses against society at large rather than offenses against a private individual or entity. This could mean a literal offense against the government itself (like assaulting a government official), but more commonly, it simply means breaking laws established by the government.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Criminal offenses are often regarded as more serious than civil offenses, and only a state or federal government can bring charges to initiate a criminal law case. Criminal cases are often more complex, require stricter standards of proof, have longer statutes of limitations, and carry much higher consequences than civil cases do. Some examples of types of criminal law disputes include assault, theft, driving under the influence, or obstruction of justice.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Civil law, according to Merriam-Webster, is “the law of civil or private rights.” It encompasses disputes between two private parties, such as individuals, groups of people, or organizations and companies. The offense that caused harm may not have been a criminal act (i.e., it may not have broken any established laws), but the harmed party is still permitted to seek justice and damages for any injuries sustained as a result of another’s behavior.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Because personal injury cases deal with conflicts between two private entities, they fall under the civil branch of law. However, if one single incident constitutes both a private injury and a public offense, it can result in parallel civil and criminal cases.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Read More: <a href="https://joanmarcgarcias.blogspot.com/2022/01/get-personal-injury-lawyer.html" target="_blank">How Get Personal Injury Law</a></span></p><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Types of Personal Injury Cases</span></h3><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">There are many scenarios that may warrant a <a href="https://joanmarcgarcias.blogspot.com/2022/01/personal-injury-law-definitions.html">personal injury case</a>. Any time a person or private entity causes harm to another through negligence, gross negligence, reckless conduct, intentional misconduct, or in some cases on the basis of strict liability, then the injured person is eligible to seek damages.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Types of personal injury cases include:</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><ol><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Motor vehicle accidents: Car accidents, trucking accidents, motorcycle accidents, bus accidents, and even bike accidents are common catalysts for personal injury cases, since most road accidents happen because someone isn’t being as careful as they should or following all the rules of the road, or because the road has not been properly maintained.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Slip and fall accidents: may also be a cause for personal injury cases, if the property owner neglects their legal duty to keep the premises free of hazards.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Medical malpractice: cases can arise when a medical professional provides a substandard degree of care that results in injury to their patient. (It is important to note that poor results from treatment do not always mean medical malpractice has occurred.)</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Dangerous and defective products: If a product does not work the way it should, it can lead to serious injury. Product designers and manufacturers are responsible for ensuring that their products are safe and that consumers have access to resources and information on how to use those products correctly; failure to ensure this could result in a products liability case.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Wrongful death: When someone is killed due to another’s carelessness, surviving loved ones can file a wrongful death lawsuit to pursue damages.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Premises liability: If someone is injured due to a dangerous condition (such as missing handrails, slippery floors, dangerous animals, or more) on someone else’s land, then the property owner may be held liable for damages in a premises liability case.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Animal attacks: Dog bites and other animal attacks are often litigated as personal injury cases. In Maryland, under strict liability laws, pet owners are almost always liable for any damages caused by their pet.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Intentional torts: When an injury is not accidental or the result of negligence, but is instead the result of an intentional act, then not only can the plaintiff file a personal injury claim in a civil case against the defendant, but the defendant is also likely to be criminally prosecuted.</span></li></ol><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">These are just a few examples of situations that could result in a personal injury suit. You can find more detailed information about each of these scenarios by browsing the resources on Murphy Falcon & Murphy’s practice areas page.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Read More: <a href="https://joanmarcgarcias.blogspot.com/2022/01/claiming-compensation-for-holiday.html" target="_blank">How to Claiming Compesation Sickness In Holiday</a></span></p><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Determining Liability in Personal Injury Cases</span></h3><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">How do you know if you have legal basis for filing a <a href="https://joanmarcgarcias.blogspot.com/2022/01/personal-injury-law-definitions.html">personal injury claim</a> or lawsuit? You must establish that the other party is at fault for the injuries you have sustained. This is one of the most important issues in any personal injury case, since once a party has been recognized as being at fault, they will be held responsible for paying damages to the injured party by either a negotiated settlement or a court order.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Determining fault depends largely on the circumstances of the case, but if you are working with a personal injury attorney to file an injury claim, then you can expect them to investigate and identify all potentially at-fault parties. Often, insurance companies are held responsible for paying damages if the at-fault party carries liability insurance. If an injury claim is filed against the insurance company, then they will generally conduct their own investigation to determine liability.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">If all parties involved cannot reach an agreement, the personal injury claim may accelerate to a personal injury lawsuit, bringing the case before a civil court jury to determine who, ultimately, is at fault.</span></p>Erwan Setiawanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13471143742448171933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3145566299154834380.post-67975340235897545452022-01-07T23:41:00.002-08:002022-01-07T23:41:09.568-08:00Criminal Law<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://joanmarcgarcias.blogspot.com/2022/01/criminal-law.html">What is criminal law</a> | </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">The criminal law sets out the definitions of criminal offences and the rules and procedures that apply when the police investigate an offence they allege you have committed; when the prosecuting authorities charge you; and when you must appear in a criminal court. If you admit the offence or are found guilty, the court will impose a punishment on you, ranging from fines, community orders and imprisonment.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg87q-FGVVp-wY0q28Ab4d2vez7_oca2FTJhN4xUjfZeoEB6-H0bMX7bRxABJXRsA5RIJf9hBT8nsNa2cQJekbZbJEQAkm-Jp1ZnaTewrGRxwR8r5DE_4IZpF0hBto5thmz8fsgoF6KeIxXAup8bKGH3OHvsThaSjPKY0QvmTcDJefj_8BAKL3JeBD9=s450" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Criminal Law" border="0" data-original-height="225" data-original-width="450" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg87q-FGVVp-wY0q28Ab4d2vez7_oca2FTJhN4xUjfZeoEB6-H0bMX7bRxABJXRsA5RIJf9hBT8nsNa2cQJekbZbJEQAkm-Jp1ZnaTewrGRxwR8r5DE_4IZpF0hBto5thmz8fsgoF6KeIxXAup8bKGH3OHvsThaSjPKY0QvmTcDJefj_8BAKL3JeBD9=w640-h320" title="Criminal Law" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br />Criminal law solicitors will help you if you are suspected or accused of a crime. When the police allege that you have committed a criminal offence, solicitors can represent you to make sure your legal rights are protected and to present your case in court to make sure you get a fair hearing. </span><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Criminal offences</span></h3><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">There are a wide range of criminal offences. They include offences of violence such as murder and manslaughter, sexual offences and non-sexual assaults. Dishonesty offences include fraud and theft and offences against property include arson and criminal damage. There are crimes against justice, such as perjury, or giving false evidence under oath, and perverting the course of justice.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Criminal law solicitors will use their knowledge and experience to ensure the best outcome for you and your case.<br /><br /></span></p><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Road traffic offences</span></h3><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Road traffic offences include speeding, drink driving, careless or dangerous driving.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">For many people, road traffic offences are their only experience with the police and courts. It is important to find a solicitor who has specialist experience of handling traffic offences who can advise you through the legal process.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">For minor road traffic offences, you are likely to get a fine, and / or points on your driving licence. For more serious road traffic offences, such as causing injury or death by dangerous driving, as well as losing your driving licence, you could face going to prison if you are found guilty.<br /></span><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br />Read More: <a href="https://joanmarcgarcias.blogspot.com/2022/01/claiming-compensation-for-holiday.html" target="_blank">Claiming Compesation For Holiday Sickness</a></span></p><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">When should I contact a solicitor?</span></h3><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Contact a solicitor as soon as you become aware that you are being accused of an offence. Whether you are innocent or guilty of a criminal or road traffic offence, you need the support of a specialist criminal law solicitor as soon as you are aware that you are suspected or accused of a crime.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">You should contact a solicitor even before you speak to the police or go to a police station (if possible), so they can tell you what to expect, and explain what your rights are.<br /><br /></span></p><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Why should I have a solicitor at the police station?</span></h3><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Being suspected of a criminal offence and being questioned by the police, either in a police station or in some other place such as your home, can be an unfamiliar and scary experience, so it is important that you have the support of a solicitor as soon as possible.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Your solicitor is there to represent your interests and make sure your rights are protected. Solicitors are independent of the police, so they will always advise what is best for you and your case.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">It is your legal right to a have a solicitor free of charge while you are under arrest or voluntarily attending a police station, or being interviewed by the police, as a suspect, anywhere.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">You can ask the police to contact your own solicitor or, if you don’t have a solicitor or they are unavailable, ask for a duty solicitor, who are available 24/7.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">It doesn't matter how much money you have as this service is not means-tested - it's free for everyone.<br /><br />Read More: <a href="https://joanmarcgarcias.blogspot.com/2022/01/get-personal-injury-lawyer.html" target="_blank">Get Personal Injury</a></span></p><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">What is legal aid?</span></h3><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">If you are charged with a criminal offence you may be able for legal aid. If you are eligible for legal aid this means that a government agency - the Legal Aid Agency - will pay your solicitor some, or all, of your legal fees. Criminal law legal aid is means-tested and so will depend on your income and what assets you have. Legal aid also depends on the nature of the offence you are charged with, and what court you need to go to. You may have to pay a contribution towards your legal expenses to the Legal Aid Agency.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Criminal law solicitors can help you to apply for legal aid.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">If you do not qualify for legal aid you may wish to instruct a solicitor on a private fee-paying basis.<br /><br /></span></p><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Magistrates' courts</span></h3><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">If you are charged, you will be asked to appear before a magistrates' court. This is where less serious offences (for example, minor criminal damage, or speeding offences) are tried. There is no jury at a magistrates' court.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">If your case is more serious or complex, or you have requested trial by jury, your case could be sent to a crown court.<br /><br /></span></p><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Crown courts</span></h3><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Crown courts deal with more serious cases. If you plead not guilty your case will be heard in front of a judge and jury of 12 people, who will decide whether you are guilty or innocent, after they have heard all the evidence.<br /><br /></span></p><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Why should I have a solicitor in court?</span></h3><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">A criminal law solicitor will advise you about details of the case that the prosecuting authority alleges against you, and your options to plead guilty or not guilty to the charge. They will advise you about the likely sentence you may face if you plead, or are found, guilty.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">If you are pleading not guilty, your solicitor will assist you to understand the legal procedures and help you prepare your side of the story, so that you can have a fair trial. They will help you to understand the evidence that the police and prosecution are presenting against you and will gather evidence that supports your case.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Solicitors can help by contacting witnesses or seeking expert reports to challenge the evidence against you. They may in some cases suggest instructing an advocate - a barrister or solicitor advocate - who will present your case in the court.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">If you plead or are found guilty, your solicitor can help you by gathering and presenting material to the court pointing out any mitigating circumstances and explanations to persuade the court to reduce any sentence of imprisonment or fine.<br /><br /></span></p><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">How do I find a solicitor to help me with criminal law?</span></h3><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">To find a solicitor who can help you with criminal law, visit the Law Society's Find a Solicitor website and use the quick search option "Crime" to find your nearest criminal law solicitor.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">By choosing a law firm which belongs to the Criminal Litigation Scheme, your solicitor will meet the high standards for criminal law set by the Law Society.</span></p>Erwan Setiawanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13471143742448171933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3145566299154834380.post-6095152064450917112022-01-07T23:20:00.006-08:002022-01-07T23:41:50.981-08:00Claiming compensation for holiday sickness<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://joanmarcgarcias.blogspot.com/2022/01/claiming-compensation-for-holiday.html">Claiming compensation for holiday sickness</a> | </span></span><span style="font-family: verdana;">Some claims companies are actively encouraging holidaymakers to make claims for sickness when no illness has occurred. The practice is apparently fuelled by unscrupulous touts operating in holiday resorts. The Foreign Office website warns travellers that it’s a criminal offence to make false claims and the Ministry of Justice has said that UK holidaymakers who are found guilty of making a fraudulent claim face up to three years in jail.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj3tt9isiHf9KhcIcwEXc0zRrG6sFlbfDJtJbwgBkSW2kl72GU-1TDY7oU1fHQiP3rtNoGopdOSHK5tLi684awwpxmQ08nAlOspnaTzFbJ7w_zXGi-L_FDAXi4LeJGEjdqebYZecHMO_KMtpYjXyaalYIVUmmKzlq6kOtXgw5zXB9V4P40cpeolqBUz=s369" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Claiming compensation for holiday sickness" border="0" data-original-height="136" data-original-width="369" height="236" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj3tt9isiHf9KhcIcwEXc0zRrG6sFlbfDJtJbwgBkSW2kl72GU-1TDY7oU1fHQiP3rtNoGopdOSHK5tLi684awwpxmQ08nAlOspnaTzFbJ7w_zXGi-L_FDAXi4LeJGEjdqebYZecHMO_KMtpYjXyaalYIVUmmKzlq6kOtXgw5zXB9V4P40cpeolqBUz=w640-h236" title="Claiming compensation for holiday sickness" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><p></p><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Genuine claims for sickness</span></h3><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">If you do have a genuine claim for sickness, it’s important you mention your condition to hotel staff or tour representatives in the resort immediately. You can contact your tour operator directly without using a claims management company. If you aren’t sure how to make a claim, you can get free, impartial advice from consumer organisations such as Citizens Advice or the Which? website. If you have suffered a genuine illness and you make a successful claim without using a claims management company, you will keep the compensation yourself.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Why seek advice from a solicitor?</span></h3><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">If you have been seriously ill while on holiday, or suffered serious injury, it’s a good idea to seek advice from a solicitor specialising in personal injury. Choosing a specialist solicitor ensures a high level of service and expertise, plus guaranteed consumer protection. All solicitors are highly trained and subject to strict regulation to ensure they deliver the best service to their clients. The public are also protected by solicitors' mandatory professional indemnity insurance and the Solicitors' Compensation Fund.<br /><br />Read MOre: <a href="https://joanmarcgarcias.blogspot.com/2022/01/criminal-law.html" target="_blank">Criminal Law</a></span></p><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Importance of consumer protection</span></h3><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Consumers have every right to expect such guarantees. Claims companies offer nothing like these protections to those seeking legal help and this is confusing for consumers.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">A claims management company is required to adhere to strict rules when dealing with consumers. They must not:</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><ol><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">approach you in person</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">use any form of high-pressure selling, such as asking for on-the-spot decisions, or send you emails or texts (unless you’ve agreed to receive them)</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">make marketing calls if you have told them that you don’t want to receive them or if you’ve registered your number with the Telephone Preference Service</span></li></ol><p></p><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">How to find a solicitor</span></h3><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Finding a solicitor is easy. Call the Law Society helpline on 020 7320 5650 or visit our Find a Solicitor website to start your search.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Read More: <a href="https://joanmarcgarcias.blogspot.com/2022/01/get-personal-injury-lawyer.html" target="_blank">Getting a personal injury</a></span></p><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Getting the most out of your meeting with a solicitor</span></h3><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">If you’re seeking advice from a solicitor, it’s always sensible to do some preparation ahead of any meeting. Think carefully about the details of your case - the more preparation you do before the meeting, the more you'll get out of it. Make a list of the main points you want to make or the questions you want to ask. Gather any paperwork that might be relevant and put it in some kind of order so you can refer to it quickly. This will make it quicker and easier for your solicitor to understand your circumstances and give you proper advice.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Alternative formats</span></h3><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">We can make this information available in other formats and selected languages on request. Please email accessibility@lawsociety.org.uk for more information.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Disclaimer</span></h3><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">While we have made every effort to provide accurate information, the law is always changing and affects each person differently. This information is no substitute for specific advice about you personally and we will not be liable to you if you rely on this information.</span></p>Erwan Setiawanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13471143742448171933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3145566299154834380.post-1873107821944940852022-01-07T23:15:00.007-08:002022-01-07T23:42:56.803-08:00Get a personal injury lawyer<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://joanmarcgarcias.blogspot.com/2022/01/get-personal-injury-lawyer.html">Get a personal injury lawyer</a> | </span></span><span style="font-family: verdana;">If you were injured or became ill and someone else was responsible, you may be able to get compensation. </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">We recommend using a solicitor to present your case expertly and make sure you have the right medical evidence.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEieoRHPotFzbmsaSeGM-cSh184akybmBSMJbzoa91AG22Z-Yn3G_brLojDOt_hNmese9BcFNYLRbvUDjCnAE8eGZJac8-GuA1Y32T2ts5mT6JtOwHFEeuLVcjekTFxiniyEZzB-8O0HW4u54I5MuUmvszal9JjMhrYPCFDKAvXw82g59XB1Lfa9E1xL=s401" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Get a personal injury lawyer" border="0" data-original-height="310" data-original-width="401" height="494" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEieoRHPotFzbmsaSeGM-cSh184akybmBSMJbzoa91AG22Z-Yn3G_brLojDOt_hNmese9BcFNYLRbvUDjCnAE8eGZJac8-GuA1Y32T2ts5mT6JtOwHFEeuLVcjekTFxiniyEZzB-8O0HW4u54I5MuUmvszal9JjMhrYPCFDKAvXw82g59XB1Lfa9E1xL=w640-h494" title="Get a personal injury lawyer" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br />Start your claim as soon as possible. Most personal injury cases need to be brought to court within three years of you becoming aware of your illness or injury.</span><p></p><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">How much you could receive</span></h3><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">There is no fixed sum you may receive because each case is different. Your solicitor can advise you.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Read More: <a href="https://joanmarcgarcias.blogspot.com/2022/01/criminal-law.html" target="_blank">Criminal Law</a></span></p><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Find a solicitor</span></h3><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Some solicitors may have a Law Society accreditation, or other recognised accreditation. This shows they are an expert in a particular area.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Our Find a Solicitor website helps you find a solicitor near you. It also shows if they have a Law Society accreditation, including for personal injury.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">What to bring</span></h3><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Bring any evidence you have about your accident or illness, for example a video of you driving or cycling.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Ask your solicitor what else you should bring, for example medical evidence.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Fees</span></h3><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Solicitors set their own prices for services they provide. You can call them or check their website to find out more about their fees.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">When you first meet, they may offer you a free consultation or ask for a one-off payment.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Some solicitors offer no win no fee or fixed cost payment arrangements. This could limit how much making a claim will cost you. You may also be able to get help paying for legal services.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Read More: <a href="https://joanmarcgarcias.blogspot.com/2022/01/claiming-compensation-for-holiday.html" target="_blank">Claiming Compesation Holiday Sickness</a></span></p><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">How long your case may take</span></h3><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">This will depend on:</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><ol><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">your individual case</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">how cooperative the other side is</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">if your case goes to court</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">if you come to an agreement out of court</span></li></ol><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">For a short-term injury, the case may be resolved in weeks. If it is more serious, it could take between two and four years to settle.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">If you have become permanently disabled as a result of your accident or illness, or if your case goes to trial, it could take even longer.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Medical evidence</span></h3><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">If you have evidence about your injury or illness, like a medical certificate, bring that to your meeting with your solicitor. They can advise you on other medical evidence you may need to collect.</span></p>Erwan Setiawanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13471143742448171933noreply@blogger.com0