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Archive - 2008

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September 15th

Don’t Be a Personal Injury Victim Twice: How Insurance Carriers Try to Diminish the Value of Your Accident Claim

Insurance Companies use many tactics to avoid making fair settlement offers to victims of motor vehicle accidents and scare them into taking a quick settlement. Many times this is done in order for the company to save a lot of money in defending their case and to get another file off the adjuster’s desk.  Read more

September 11th

Settlement of the Week September 8, 2008

Couple pays $375K to woman bitten by their dog

Kalamarz v. YarshevitzRead more

July 18th

This Week's Jury Verdict Pick - July 17, 2008

PREMISES LIABILITY - New York County
Plaintiff awarded $17 Million for paralyzing trip on doorway saddle.

Santa Barbara v. Migdol Realty Management, LLCRead more

June 29th

IRS Increases Mileage Reimbursement for Medical Purposes starting July 1, 2008

The IRS has increased reimbursement for trips to and from healthcare providers from 19 cents to 27 cents per mile starting July 1, 2008..  If you have been injured in a motor vehicle accident, you can utilize the attached mileage claim form, which has been updated to reflect the new rates, to submit to your No-Fault Insurance Carrier.  Your carrier will be required to pay your mRead more