by schrieverlaw | Nov 7, 2017 | Personal Injury
I sat down in my conference room today to meet a potential client. He was a large man, over six feet tall, weighing at least 200 pounds and he wore a thick beard. The way he handled himself revealed that he was someone who had grown up learning to work hard. He had...
by schrieverlaw | Oct 3, 2017 | Personal Injury
In religious societies, like the one where I live, there are many people who have a moral objection to suing people. They read scriptures like 1 Corinthians 6:1-8 and question whether they are justified in suing someone who has wronged them. I understand their...
by schrieverlaw | Aug 30, 2017 | Personal Injury
I love it when clients share wisdom with me. I recently helped a retired client settle a personal injury claim after a significant automobile accident. Over the course of her case, we had the chance to have many conversations. I sat in her kitchen on several occasions...
by schrieverlaw | Jun 9, 2017 | Personal Injury
A lot of people try to pursue their personal injury case on their own. Technically, there is nothing to prevent you from attempting to negotiate with the insurance company. In fact, it may be a worthwhile thing to do for people who have smaller,...
by schrieverlaw | Mar 27, 2017 | Personal Injury
Automobile insurance companies hold the upper hand when dealing with people on personal injury claims. The insurance company has better access to information, they have more experience, and they have all the money in the world so there is no pressure on them...
by schrieverlaw | Feb 27, 2017 | Personal Injury
You’ve hired an attorney. You’ve gone over your legal theories and positions, and you are sure you are going to win your case. Then, your attorney suggests you participate in a settlement negotiation. “No way!” you think, I have a winning case, why would I...
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