Getting that first settlement offer after a car accident can feel like progress. But before you sign anything, you need to understand what insurance companies are actually doing. Most initial offers are strategically low, designed to save the insurer money rather than fairly compensate you for your injuries and losses. Our friends at The Andres…
When you walk out of a doctor’s appointment after an injury, you probably focus on the treatment plan and recovery timeline. What you might not realize is that the notes your physician types into their computer could be worth thousands of dollars to your case. Our friends at Andersen & Linthorst discuss how a single…
You settled your personal injury case months or years ago. The money seemed fair at the time based on what you and your doctors knew about your injuries. Now your condition has deteriorated significantly, you need surgery you didn’t anticipate, or complications have developed that no one predicted. You’re facing medical bills the settlement didn’t…
Nursing home admission contracts frequently contain arbitration clauses requiring that disputes be resolved through private arbitration rather than court lawsuits. These provisions eliminate your right to jury trials, limit discovery of facility wrongdoing, and restrict your ability to hold nursing homes publicly accountable for neglect and abuse. Facilities present these contracts during emotionally charged admission…
You expected your accident claim to be resolved in a few weeks. Several months have passed, and you’re still waiting for settlement. The delay frustrates you, especially when bills keep arriving and you need the money now. Understanding why injury claims take so long helps set realistic expectations and reduces the anxiety that comes with…
Opening that denial letter feels like a punch to the gut. You’re already struggling with a disability that prevents you from working, and now the government or insurance company says you don’t qualify for benefits. The frustration is real, and so is the financial pressure mounting with each passing day. Disability benefit denials happen frequently,…