Personal injury cases can be pretty complex, and some of the words used when discussing a case may be unfamiliar or confusing. You may recognize some from watching TV shows or movies, like plaintiff and defendant, but you may not understand how they apply to your specific case.
Congratulations to Litner + Deganian personal injury attorney Arman Deganian for his successful presentation at the 2016 GTLA Annual Convention!
At Litner + Deganian, we plan as if every case will go to trial. However, in our experience, about 70-80% of personal injury claims are settled before trial. There are three main reasons that insurance companies would rather settle your claim, all of which we can use to your advantage to negotiate the maximum compensation while avoiding the hassle of a trial:
If you or a loved one has been injured (or worse) by someone else’s negligence, you need to be fairly compensated for medical expenses, loss of wages, and other damages like pain and suffering. You may have watched TV shows or read stories about how attorneys handle these personal injury cases, but they don’t always reflect what really happens.
This is probably the most common question we receive from new clients. It’s important to understand that NO lawyer can tell you this during the first phone call or meeting. Although we can normally assign a realistic value within a few months, the process requires a lot of research and assessment before we can provide you with an estimate.
If you’ve been injured and you’re evaluating personal injury attorneys, it’s good to challenge them with tough questions. And once you’ve selected a personal injury attorney, it’s natural to ask a lot of questions about your case. After all, you want to be certain that you will be awarded enough damages to pay for all expenses and compensate you for your pain and suffering. However, there is a lot of uncertainty in personal injury cases and even the most experienced personal injury attorneys might not be able to answer all of your questions with 100% certainty. Here are some common personal injury questions that you may want answered when talking with your attorney about your case.
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Local Atlanta attorneys and long-time friends Steve Litner and Arman Deganian are pleased to announce their new personal injury law firm, Litner + Deganian P.C.
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When you or a loved one experiences a serious personal injury, you need to act fast and thoroughly in order to ensure that you receive a settlement that pays for your expenses. Whether you’re dealing with a vehicle-related injury as the result of an accident or a workplace injury caused by employer negligence, having a personal injury attorney on your side is essential.
Have you ever wondered what separates a normal injury from “personal injury,” the term used by lawyers that often involves a settlement or lawsuit? Personal injury covers specific incidents when:
