Tag Archives: Litigation

Caps on damages: Denying your access to the courthouse

As a personal injury lawyer practicing in Stuart for the past 21 years, I’ve watched trends come and go. One trend that has persisted is the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s drum beat for tort reform. They call it reigning in … Continue reading

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What Facebook and Twitter know can hurt your injury claim

If you’re wondering whether what you post online can affect your injury claim, read this article from the American Association for Justice. It’s reprinted here with permission from the association. Is your client an online social butterfly? By Karen Barth … Continue reading

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Check car rental policy to avoid problems from auto accident

As a personal injury attorney in Stuart and Port St. Lucie for the past 17 years, I have read hundreds of lawsuits concerning automobile accident insurance. One recent case involved an expensive mistake with a rental car. Have you ever … Continue reading

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Protect your case from online snooping by insurance adjusters

In my last post, we talked about how important it is to prevent insurance adjusters from tricking you into giving information that can harm your case, even though the questions may seem harmless. That’s one reason why it’s important to … Continue reading

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UNDERSTANDING THE LITIGATION PROCESS – WHAT HAVE I GOTTEN MYSELF INTO?

Introduction Litigation, or dispute resolution, is the process by which lawsuits are handled. At Crary, Buchanan, Bowdish, Bovie, Beres, Elder & Thomas, Chartered, we refer to the entire litigation process as a process of dispute resolution. Resolution can involve a … Continue reading

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