If you suffered relatively minor injuries in an accident in the State of California, you can handle your personal injury claim without having to share a meaningful settlement with an attorney. Jonathan D. Roven, an experienced personal injury litigator with a successful practice, wrote this guide for people with smaller claims. He walks you through: - steps to take after the first one hundred hours of an accident; - reasons why you should never admit to wrongdoing; - putting a settlement demand together; - negotiating a settlement. Roven also highlights the importance of seeking medical treatment, getting a police report, and finalizing the settlement. Additional topics include when to communicate with the other side's insurance company, showing proof of lost wages and earning capacity, mediation, and limited aspects of litigation. Get an insider's take on how to handle a personal injury claim from start to finish with this practical guide that aims to Empower the Injured.

A Practical Guide to Personal Injury Law in Connecticut

The Personal Injury Handbook is the perfect guide for anyone who has been injured through the negligence of another and seeking full and fair compensation. The book details the personal injury legal process including the importance of recovering from the injury, paying medical bills, working with the right personal injury attorney, working with insurance companies, the role negligence plays in a claim, valuing a personal injury case, litigating a personal injury claim and settlement of a personal injury case. If you have been injured by someone else's negligence you deserve to be fairly compensated. The Personal Injury Handbook tells you how to maximize your compensation.

A complete guide to settling bodily injury & property damage claims without hiring a lawyer. This step-by-step manual will empower you to present your claim and to quickly receive the maximum amount of money in settlement of your claim. You will learn: How insurance companies and attorneys operate, their tricks, tactics and procedures, when and how to give a statement, what doctor should treat you, and what awaits you in the claim process. This is the ultimate self-help guide to handling your own insurance claim and receiving the settlement you deserve. Easy step-by-step instructions, a glossary of legal terms, and valuable worksheets and sample letters will allow you to quickly and efficiently present and settle all types of property damage and injury claims, including slip and fall claims, auto accident claims, premises liability claims and claims for defective products.

The Definitive Guide for Injured Victims & Their Lawyers in Car Accident Cases: IF YOU'VE BEEN HURT IN A CAR WRECK, WILL YOU KNOW HOW TO TAKE ON THE INSURANCE COMPANY AND THEIR LAWYERS BY YOURSELF? Think about that for a moment . . . You've been hurt in a car wreck and it was not your fault. And now you have a lot of questions, but not a lot of answers: * who will pay for all of your medical bills? * you don't have health insurance, so how do you get the medical treatment you need for your injuries? * how can you recover your lost wages? * who will pay for your car to be repaired? * what if your car can't be repaired and is declared a total loss? * what if you owe more than the car is worth? * what about your future medical needs or lost wages? * what are the 3 things you must prove to be able to recover in your personal injury claim? This is a lot for anyone to handle - all of the phone calls back and forth, the emails, the paperwork, the releases. Will you have the time or the knowledge to handle this by yourself? Do you need a guide for consumers to help explain the process to you? And ask yourself - do you really want to take on the insurance company and their lawyers - especially without educating yourself on the claims process here in Georgia? Are you an attorney who is looking to expand your practice to help injured victims and their families injured in car wreck cases? Do you know enough about the personal injury claim process to zealously and ethically represent them? "The Authority On Personal Injury Claims In Georgia: The Definitive Guide For Injured Victims And Their Lawyers In Car Accident Cases" was written by Gary Martin Hays, a personal injury attorney with over 24 years of experience handling car accident claims in Georgia. A former insurance defense lawyer, he now only represents injured victims and their families. Since starting his own firm in 1993, he has helped over 29,000 clients recover over $250,000 million dollars. In this handbook, Hays provides you a peek behind the curtain to see how his law firm successfully represents his clients. Topics include: * Car Wreck Facts & Myths * The Scene Of The Crash * Investigating the Wreck * Property Damage: Total Losses, to Repairs, to Diminished Value * Your Injuries * Medical Treatment For Your Injuries * Medical Bills: Med-Pay Coverage, Health Insurance, and The Uninsured * The 3 Things You Must Prove To Recover On Your Personal Injury Claim * "What Is My Case Worth?" * Do I Take On the Insurance Company And Their Lawyers By Myself? * How Do I Find The Right Lawyer? * The DEMAND Process - How To Tell The Insurance Company What Your Case Is Worth! * Liens And Subrogation Claims: Who Will Claim They Are Entitled To Some (Or Maybe ALL Of Your Settlement) * Legal Deadlines * Litigation: Do You File Suit On Your Case? The book also contains a presentation that Mr. Hays gave to other attorneys at a continuing education seminar for lawyers regarding diminished value claims in Georgia - a secret that is literally saving the insurance industry millions of dollars each year - money that should be going to Georgia's consumers. In addition, FREE bonus chapters from three (3) of his previous books that he co-authored are included: * "3 Secrets The Insurance Company Doesn't Want You To Know About Your Personal Injury Claim" * "The Mourning After: Helping Families Cope After A Drunk Driving Wreck" * "I Will Make A Difference!"

Discover a comprehensive guide to the world of auto accident and personal injury claims! Do you live in the state of California, and you're struggling to navigate the world of auto accident claims? Are you worried that you won't get the compensation that you deserve, or that your premiums will go up if you claim? Then this book is for you! Written by award-winning personal injury lawyer Jimin Oh, this practical and down-to-earth guide breaks down the fundamentals of auto accident and personal injury claims for drivers in the state of California. Specially designed with easy-to-understand information and a collection of fun cartoons to illustrate every point, this book offers you an accessible, plain-English approach to getting compensation after an auto accident. If you've been struggling to figure out how to make a claim, or if you recently got into an accident and you're full of questions about the legal process, California Auto Accident Claims arms you with the essential tools and strategies you need to know for repairing your car, getting treatment for injuries, pursuing compensation, and much more. Here's just a little of what you'll discover inside: The 3 Big Mistakes To Avoid After an Accident 6 Types of Car Insurance YOU Should Know About Easy Ways To Get Your Car Repaired (and What To Do If It's a Total Loss) Step-By-Step Methods To Making a Bodily Injury Claim And How To Receive Compensation For Motorcycle Accidents, Bike Accidents, Pedestrian Injuries and More Regardless of your age, background, or what type of accident you've been involved in, author Jimin Oh is dedicated to helping you navigate the often-confusing world of auto accident claims and receive the compensation you deserve. With a simple, common-sense approach and a conversational tone, California Auto Accident Claims will take you by the hand and show you exactly how to get compensation for yourself or your loved ones. Scroll up and grab your copy now to learn about auto accident claims from an expert!