Most lawyers aren’t “trial”… they just claim they are. Technically anyone with a law license can claim to be a trial lawyer But, if he/she has only tried one or two jury trials (or none) then it’s a real stretch to call oneself a trial lawyer. Lawyers should tell the clients how many trials…
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Work Comp: 3 things to know
History is everything. Tell your boss and co-workers if youre injured. Tell them how you were injured; tell them what body part you think you injured. Do it immediately. Document it somehow (a for $% from the employer or even and email or text to the boss). Make certain you tell you doctor or hospital…
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Be kind out there, do what you can, when you can
I write this very aware that I will be judged by people who think Im trying to make people think well of me. I'm not. They should think the opposite of me. I'm a dick. An ugly word, but it fits. But, if they read this others might re-think who they really are. Here goes...This…
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Fire your lawyer!
This week I had a pre-trial conference on a work comp case involving the need for a total knee replacement. I inherited my client who had fired her previous lawyer. The client was assaulted by a mental patient resulting in 2 knee surgeries. The insurance company accepted the case and picked the doctor. After she…
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