COLUMBIA Injury Law Blog

After getting hurt in a car crash, one of your first thoughts might be how you’ll afford medical treatment. Paying the bills and planning for the future can be impossible when unexpected healthcare costs crop up following an accident. Wondering where you’ll get the money to cover your hospital stays, prescription drugs, and other costs… Read More

If you get hurt in an accident and plan to file an insurance claim, remember that the insurance company is not on your side. Your provider’s primary goal is to reduce the value of your injury claim to save the company money. That means the insurance adjuster will look for evidence to justify their decision… Read More

If you were hurt in a car crash, you likely want to hold the responsible party accountable and seek compensation. You may think there’s plenty of time, but car accident claims have tight deadlines. While some insurance companies don’t set claim deadlines, many do. They might use terms like “promptly” or “within a reasonable time”… Read More

Car accidents are often traumatic experiences with long-term, life-changing effects. It is always advantageous to seek professional assistance when unforeseen legal and medical issues from an accident disrupt your everyday life. A car accident lawyer offers many valuable services to anyone involved in a motor vehicle accident. Since most car accident attorneys work on a… Read More

While you’re not legally obligated to hire a car accident attorney after a minor collision, seeking representation can be beneficial for many reasons. For one, a lawyer knows how to navigate the complexities of injury claims. They can also maximize the value of your losses to help you pursue an adequate settlement.  You should never… Read More

Pursuing compensation from an insurance carrier after getting hurt in an accident is stressful. Negotiating a settlement with someone not on your side can be overwhelming. The adjuster wants to reduce the value of your claim and will use various tricks and tactics to accomplish their goal. You can turn the tables on the insurance… Read More

A motor vehicle collision can happen to anyone at any time. Collisions resulting in injuries and property damage can lead to physical, emotional, and financial problems. These problems become even more stressful when your losses exceed the at-fault driver’s insurance limits. If you were in a car accident and the claim for your losses exceeded… Read More

Collisions can be traumatic experiences that leave you with severe injuries and losses. To protect your ability to pursue adequate compensation after a crash, you should report the accident to the insurance companies and file a claim with the at-fault party’s insurance carrier as soon as possible. How to File an Insurance Claim When you… Read More

If another party’s negligence caused your personal injury, you might qualify for a settlement to cover your losses. However, when you receive a personal injury settlement or award, it’s important to know the potential tax implications. While most types of personal injury compensation are tax-exempt, some parts of a settlement may be taxable. This blog… Read More

Mediation is a form of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). ADR, specifically mediation, can be used in civil litigation to help the parties reach a settlement agreement and avoid going to court. Once a settlement is reached in mediation, several steps must be taken to ensure the settlement agreement is legally binding. This blog post will… Read More