WHEN MAKING A PERSONAL INJURY CLAIM 4 Common Mistakes People Make
Suffering from a personal injury due to an accident is stressful. But filing a claim adds more stress and anxiety — especially if you’re unsure what to do. Here are four common mistakes clients make when dealing with personal injury claims. 1. Thinking You Can’t Afford a Lawyer You don’t have to pay to be represented by an attorney upfront during your first consultation. Almost every personal injury lawyer will work on a contingency agreement, which states that your attorney will take a percentage of the settlement offer from your case. Usually, the portion is between 10%–45%, with 33% being the average. 2. Giving the Insurance Company an Official Statement Never give an insurance company an official statement without speaking to your attorney first. If you’re representing yourself in an auto accident,
your or the at-fault driver’s insurance company may ask you to make a statement. But if you go this route, your words can be used against you. Your attorney will help you create your statement and understand what you’re answering. 3. Assuming You Have to Go to Court Most claims reach an agreement with your attorney and the other party outside of court. You will go through different phases of negotiation with insurance companies on the value of your claim and how much it’s worth. If both parties cannot reach an agreement, then you will go to court. The insurance companies will spend more time and money if the case gets far. So, they want to settle outside the courtroom. 4. Not Seeking Medical Attention If you receive a minor or severe injury, it’s best to get it checked out by a professional. This can only help strengthen your case because you will have
documents of your injuries, what they will affect in the present day and the future, and if you have any percentage of disability. If you have questions about your personal injury claim or need assistance, please allow us at the Law Office of Matthew Konecky to assist you. We will be happy to look over your claim and guide you through this process. You can also download my FREE personal injury book at MatthewKoneckyPA.com/Reports for more information.
Cooking With Ashley
MEME CORNER
Tasty Bruschetta Chicken Fresh tomatoes and basil abound in August, practically begging to become bruschetta! This recipe turns that appetizer into a main dish.
Ingredients
Directions
1. Add chicken to a large resealable bag. 2. In a small bowl, combine olive oil, 1 tbsp lemon juice, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Pour over chicken and seal. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. 3. Turn a grill to medium-high heat and add the chicken. Discard the marinade. Grill chicken 5–7 minutes per side or until fully cooked. 4. Combine the remaining lemon juice, tomatoes, garlic, and basil. Add salt and pepper, to taste. 5. Before taking the chicken off the grill, top each
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4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded to even thickness
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4 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp lemon juice, divided
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1/4 tsp pepper
1 tsp Italian seasoning 3 tomatoes, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
breast with a slice of mozzarella cheese. Cover and cook 2–3 minutes, then serve topped with the tomato mixture and grated Parmesan cheese.
Salt and pepper, to taste 4 slices mozzarella cheese Parmesan cheese, grated
Inspired by Delish.com
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