5 FACTORS TO CONSIDER FOR THE VALUE OF YOUR CLAIM How Much Money Can I Get?
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One of the questions clients often pose to our team here at Simon Law Firm is “What is my case worth?” The best way we have found to answer this question is by breaking their claim into certain categories. When determining the financial value or worth of an accident, there are five main factors that our lawyers encourage you to consider. The Seriousness of the Injury The more serious the injury is, the more a jury will care, and the more they will award a client in damages. The insurer’s initial payment offer is often based on conjecture depending on the jury members in question. The Severity of the Crash This factor goes hand in hand with the seriousness of the injury. The more severe the damage is to the vehicle involved in the crash, the more likely the jury will believe an injury occurred. The Client’s Personality Many clients are surprised to hear that their personality drastically affects the value of a case. But the true value is decided by 12 jurors judging the facts. If they like you, they award more money. The character you demonstrate in handling adversity says a great deal about who you are, and jurors will always take your behavior into consideration. Location For the Atlanta area, the most favorable counties to bring in a case are Clayton County, Dekalb County, Fulton County, and Gwinnett County. Outside of Columbus, Macon, and parts of Savannah and Glynn County, the rest of the state is fairly conservative. Juries do not award decent verdicts unless the injuries are significant. Therefore, when evaluating a case, it is important to know the location of the court hearing. The Amount of Liability Insurance The hardest news we have to give clients is that our practical ability to generate a financial recovery for them is controlled to a large extent by the amount of insurance the defendant carries. The insurance carrier involved also plays a role. Each insurance company has a different personality, meaning some will give low offers until your court date while others will make more generous offers to avoid litigation.
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Late-SummerPanzanella
Panzanella, a Tuscan favorite, is a salad that features hearty chunks of bread instead of leafy greens as its base. What could be better for a late- summer cookout? INGREDIENTS
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1 small loaf French bread, cut into 1-inch cubes (6 cups) 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 large tomatoes, cubed
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2 red bell peppers, seeded and cubed 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced 1 cucumber, sliced into rounds 20 basil leaves, chopped
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Salt, to taste Vinaigrette
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In a large sauté pan, set to medium-low heat and add olive oil. Add bread and 1 teaspoon salt, and toss often for 10 minutes or until toasted. 2. In a large bowl, mix vegetables and herbs. Toss in bread and your favorite vinaigrette and mix again. 3. Serve immediately or let sit 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
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