These days, the best tool for searching for an attorney is the internet. After an accident, you may be uncertain as to who to hire, so you do an online search. But how do you filter through the results? Here are five things to consider when looking to hire a personal injury lawyer. Experience: As a rule of thumb, look for a lawyer with at least 10 years of personal injury experience. You need someone who has been there and done that. Experience means they’ve learned the ropes and the tricks and traps that can pop up on a case — especially when dealing with insurance companies. Significant Verdicts and Settlements: Check their website for significant verdicts and settlements. These aren’t the only measures of success, but they show a track record. Ask the lawyer to provide a written list of representative cases that the lawyer has handled and look for a lawyer who has personal injury trial experience. Involvement, Recognition, and Awards: Is the lawyer a member of trial lawyer associations like the Texas Trial Lawyers Association and the American Association for Justice? Have they held leadership positions in lawyer organizations? Does the lawyer attend specialized training in his or her area of law more than the required mandatory continuing legal education? Is the lawyer recognized by his or her peers? This information, and more, will likely be on their website. RESEARCHING ATTO 5 TIPS YOU NEED TO KNOW
Shopping online is tricky in the best of times, but it’s doubly trying when your kids’ opinions are involved. If back-to-school shopping is challenging in your house, try these tricks to hunt down the backpack, pencil bag, and lunchbox the kiddos are begging for without going over budget. 1. Opt for secondhand or refurbished items. If your kid is dying to have the same Parkland Kingston Plus Backpack that celebrities’ kids were flaunting last year, you might be able to snag one secondhand for half the price. The same goes for the popular PLAE Max Shoes or even electronics like iPads. Check out online retailers like JemJem or Gazelle for refurbished electronics, and try the Poshmark app for bags, shoes, and clothes. If you really want to get fancy, visit TheRealReal.com for luxury-brand clothing. 2. Always check discount apps and websites. If you’re not at least Googling “[store name] coupon code” before checking out online, you’re probably missing out on big savings. Visit popular coupon websites like RetailMeNot and Groupon, or streamline your search by downloading a money- saving browser extension or app like Honey, which automatically checks for coupon codes and offers price comparisons. Other apps, like Flipp, let you view deals from dozens of stores in one place. Remember to see if your favorite store has its own app, too — downloading it could grant you access to exclusive deals. 3. Don’t forget to factor in shipping. If you shop internationally, shipping can sometimes double the cost of an order. To save money, choose domestic retailers and check each website or app for shipping specials and discounts. Many websites offer free or reduced shipping for first-time customers or orders over a certain dollar amount. If you choose to shop somewhere without such a discount, check the shipping costs and factor them into your budget before you shop to avoid nasty surprises. If your kids are old enough, consider talking them through this process as you shop. Who knows, this could be a great back-to-school lesson in budgeting!
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