Month: August 2020

What is a Hearing?

What is a Hearing? gavel and judge at court hearing

You may have heard the term “hearing” before as it relates to law.  A hearing is a court proceeding when a particular issue is brought before a judge to determine the outcome of that specific issue.  You may have heard this term before and not fully understood it.  This article outlines what issues go before […]

What Happens after My Personal Injury Case Settles?

What Happens after My Personal Injury Case Settles? settling a personal injury case

What Happens at the End of my Personal Injury Case? Ninety-seven percent of personal injury claims in the State of Florida settle prior to going to trial. Many clients ask the same questions…’what happens after my case settles?’, ‘when will I get paid?’, ‘what is a release?’, ‘do I have to pay my providers?’  Even […]

A Paralegal’s Role in a Personal Injury Case

A Paralegal’s Role in a Personal Injury Case

Why is a paralegal involved in my case?  This is a question that is frequently asked when a personal injury attorney is hired for a claim.  While paralegals are not attorneys, they do assist attorneys in many ways throughout the litigation process.  Below is an outline of the different ways a paralegal plays a vital […]