This legal expression means "to speak the truth". It's used when the lawyers question potential jurors before a trial starts; that is, conducting a voir dire. The point is to get a fair jury. I've always found it interesting that the traditional emphasis has been on...
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How come you never hear about this stuff in the news?
What I'm talking about is how often insurance companies get fined for fraud and unfair practices. It happens all the time. The power people rather have you focused on some fraudulent claimant - to deceive you into thinking everyone who makes a claim is a fraud. The...
Who are the smartest people in the courtroom?
Sure the judge is smart. The lawyers. The clerks. The court officers - bailiffs, too. Far and away the smartest is the jury - a group of 12 from all backgrounds and experiences acting as 1. With all of those years, diversity, and life experiences listening to the...
You need excellent insurance coverage
Not only does it protect your assets if you mess up, it also provides you coverage if you get hit by an uninsured driver or underinsured driver - and there are lots of them out there. Check out my website on under/uninsured motorist protections. I see way too many...
Get a second opinion.
Get a second opinion and maybe a new lawyer. Some people sign up with a lawyer and figure they are stuck. Not true. The law recognizes that sometimes things don't work out in the lawyer-client relationship. The most important thing is not bruised feelings of a lawyer,...
Why lawyers are essential
This quote says so much. Injury lawyers need to stand up for their clients against injustice. Charlie Donahue Injury Lawyer
Staying Centered
I try to write my blogs and any advertising when I'm sitting on a bench in down-town. People watching always helps me stay centered on real people in the hustle and bustle of life. These things should not be written in a library or behind some big lawyer desk....
I’m NOT bashing your insurance agent or mine.
As you can see from my blogs, I'm very critical of the insurance industry. I don't appreciate how they treat good, honest people when they need to make a claim for damages. By the way, I'm also critical of most lawyers, too. Any way, my criticism is not directed at...
Winning
It is about winning. Coming in second place in my business is painfully unacceptable. There's too much at stake for my clients. Injury victims only get 1 bite at the apple. So, winning is paramount. Nobody hires me to lose. Its about winning - by working harder than...
Some quick advice.
Never talk settlement numbers with an insurance adjuster until you've talked with a lawyer. Most lawyers offer a Free Consultation. Just pick up the phone and ask for some advice. Charlie Donahue Injury Lawyer
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Atticus Finch was right:
“You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view…until you climb into his skin and walk around in it.”