Slogans. Over the years I’ve used a few. They reflected me at different times. One of my first was: ” Make them pay.” Pretty bold and aggressive. Caught some flack for it. Another was: ” It pays to call Charlie.” Not aggressive enough. Then: ” Knuckles of brass… heart of gold.” Talk about aggressive. I[…]
What the law hides from the jury. I think it’s outrageous, and unfair. Say an injury victim is treated unfairly by an insurance company that wants to make a terrible offer. All the injury victim can do is file a lawsuit. The jury is asked to make a decision. And that is what trial by[…]
Trucking accidents account for thousands of injuries annually in the United States, and for seemingly obvious reasons—tractor-trailers, commonly referred to as semi-trucks, are substantially larger and heavier than any other vehicles on the road. Their size alone gives truck drivers limited visibility, and when other drivers fail to appreciate the truck’s size and weight, accidents[…]
It is my firm belief that every case should be settled in an amicable fashion—fair and reasonably. I always advise my clients to settle for a fair amount; this is not some sort of lottery—at least not in my view. Sadly, the insurance companies, all too often, decide to short-change and cheat injury victims. When[…]
The spinal cord is a critical component of our bodies—responsible for much of our strength, sensation, and mobility, an injury to the spinal cord may change your life forever. Spinal cord injuries are often the result of trauma, whether it be from an auto accident, a work-related accident, sports or a medical mistake. Regardless of[…]