YOU WON YOUR CASE!
NOW WHAT?
Whether you won your case via a settlement or after a court decision, you may have to wait before you can spend any of your compensation.
We Value You! At the Law Offices of William F. Underwood, III, P.C., the trust we build with our clients is our most valuable asset. To show our appreciation, we would like to thank our clients who have referred others to us since our March newsletter: Receiving Your Compensation Now, the pleasant part! Once everything has been finalized and you sign the final paperwork to complete your case, your check will be on its way. In Georgia, a settlement check can take from 2–4 weeks to arrive. Meanwhile, a check waiting for court approval can take a few months. Personal injury cases can be a time-consuming journey. That’s why we’re here to help. If you or someone you love needs legal assistance for a personal injury case, contact our expert team at 229-888-0888. For either victory, you must sign the final paperwork, including a liability release. This document asserts that you will release all claims against the other party and that you can’t file a lawsuit against them for the same claim. Financial Obligations After You Win After completing your paperwork and settling the compensation, your attorney will receive your compensation. The attorney holds the funds to help you disperse any payments required after you win your case; these are called liens. These expenses may include overdue medical bills or payments to health insurance providers that paid for your medical expenses. However, your attorney should work hard to negotiate and reduce these costs.
Final documents, liability release forms, and financial obligations are all obstacles that need to be addressed before receiving your money and officially closing your case. We’ve provided a simple guide for you to better understand the differences between closing a settlement and a court verdict, along with the post-victory process. Settlement vs. Court Verdict Winning a settlement is much more straightforward than winning your case at a trial. Court verdicts can lead to the insurance company seeking an appeal or even requesting a retrial. While this isn’t common, more time is spent on back-and-forth communication after a trial than on a settlement. Meanwhile, settlement payments usually take a few weeks once the necessary documents are completed. A settlement agreement means the other party has agreed to be liable and will provide compensation. Often, a payment due date will be included in the settlement agreement, giving you a better idea of when you will receive your compensation.
COD AND ASPARAGUS BAKE
This recipe is quick to make and perfect for busy weeknights when eating healthy seems impossible. The buttery cod is low-fat and a great way to include healthy omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids in your diet.
Brian White
Ingredients • Oil for baking pan • 4 4-oz cod fillets • 1 lb thin asparagus, trimmed • 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
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• 2 tbsp lemon juice • 1 1/2 tsp grated lemon zest • 1/4 cup grated Romano cheese
Directions 1. Preheat oven to 375 F. In a 15x10x1-inch baking pan brushed with oil, place cod, asparagus, and tomatoes. 2. Brush cod with lemon juice, then sprinkle with lemon zest. Sprinkle cod and vegetables with Romano cheese. Bake until fish flakes easily with a fork, about 12 minutes. 3. Remove pan from oven; preheat broiler. Broil cod mixture 3-4 inches from the heat source until vegetables are lightly browned, about 2-3 minutes.
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