Archive of Day: May 26, 2023

What the Adjuster Really Means When He Says These 4 Things | McKay Law

What the Adjuster Really Means When He Says These 4 Things

Talking with an insurance claims adjuster can feel a bit like tiptoeing through a minefield. The adjuster will employ any number of negotiating “tactics” to get you to settle your claim for as little as possible. If you are able to recognize these tactics for what they are—negotiation ploys—you will

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Personal Injury Suit Timeline | McKay Law

Personal Injury Suit Timeline

If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident, you may be wondering what happens next: What should you do (or not do)? Are you entitled to compensation and, if so, when and how does that happen? The following timeline provides a brief overview of what to

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Next Steps After Scheduling Your Initial Appointment | McKay Law

Next Steps After Scheduling Your Initial Appointment

Now that you’ve set your initial appointment, please take the following steps to get ready for your meeting with your attorney: Written Summary Prepare a brief written summary of the accident that led to your injuries. Include relevant information such as the date of the accident, the approximate time of

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Personal Injury Lawsuits FAQs | McKay Law

Personal Injury Lawsuits FAQs

1. When Will a Lawsuit Be Filed? It is entirely possible that your attorneys have already filed suit. If you would like to confirm that, call your attorney’s office. Usually, your attorneys will wait until a preliminary investigation of the matter has been completed before they file the case in

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Advantages and Disadvantages of Submitting Your Case to Arbitration | McKay Law

Advantages and Disadvantages of Submitting Your Case to Arbitration

In an arbitration hearing, a neutral arbitrator (or sometimes a panel of three arbitrators) chosen by the parties listens to each side’s evidence and then decides the case. The arbitration may be required by contract in some cases, such as claims against your own uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage. Otherwise, before you’ll

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Some Do’s and Don’ts After Your Accident | McKay Law

After Your Accident: Some Do’s and Don’ts

Let’s look at what to do and what not to do after your accident. Do Not Say You Were at Fault. Be truthful, of course, whether you are being questioned by a police officer or a store manager. However, the question of “fault” involves the rendering of a legal opinion.

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8 Tips for Testifying on the Witness Stand | McKay Law

8 Tips for Testifying on the Witness Stand

Trial can be a stressful process; it can become even more stressful if you are set to testify in front of a jury. If your attorney chooses to put you on the witness stand in front of a jury, it is because he or she wants the jury to know

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Do I Have A Personal Injury Case? | McKay Law

Do I Have A Personal Injury Case?

Have you been injured as a result of another person’s carelessness? If so, you may be entitled to compensation for the harm you have suffered. Take our quiz to see if you have a personal injury case. Regardless of how you were injured – whether in an auto accident, a

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