Attorney Christopher A. Meyer
Author: Attorney Christopher A. Meyer
We’ve all heard the lawyer jokes about ethics and whether they really have any. In fact, there are strict ethical standards that lawyers must follow that are quite specific about what lawyers can and cannot do. If you have watched any crime shows, you may at least have some passing knowledge of some aspects of legal ethics, but here are a few of the… [ read more ]
Claims Consultant Chris Cloude
Author: Christopher B. Cloude, Claims Consultant
Before we can talk about what a personal injury settlement involves, we must first look at what makes a successful personal injury case that leads to a settlement.
In order to have a personal injury case for which you can make a recovery, there are three basic elements that must be present:
1. Liability
2. Damages
3. A source of recovery
Liability is… [ read more ]
Bill Bootwright, Claims Consultant
Author: William P. “Bill” Bootwright, Claims Consultant
You have often heard the expression “you can’t have your cake and eat it, too.” (1) But that’s exactly what the insurance companies try to do in handling claims. Whatever the situation, they try to argue that means the injured person wasn’t hurt very much. Sometimes they create a problem, and then try to benefit from it. Just the other day I… [ read more ]
Attorney Charles Littlepage Allen
Author: Attorney Charles “Litt” Allen
As a personal injury trial lawyer, I am often asked by my clients when I first meet with them what they can do to help get the best result in their case. The answer is simple. I tell them to “be a good patient.”
What does that mean? Three things:
First, keep… [ read more ]
The blog is edited by Allen & Allen partner and personal injury attorney R. Clayton Allen. Clayton is a seasoned litigator who has successfully handled all types of personal injury cases. He has been with Allen, Allen, Allen & Allen for over 20 years, where he is known for negotiating settlements with difficult insurance companies and for handling complex cases.