Posted On behalf of Pfeifer Morgan & Stesiak on Jul 18, 2019 in Personal Injury
In most cases, there are no taxes owed on personal injury settlements as the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) does not consider this type of income to be a wage or salary. However, there are important exceptions.
It is critical to know whether your personal… Read More
Posted On behalf of Pfeifer Morgan & Stesiak on Feb 25, 2019 in Personal Injury
If you take legal action after suffering a personal injury, you may be entitled to various types of compensation. Below, we discuss the non-economic damage of pain and suffering and how insurance companies set a monetary value for it.
Unfortunately,… Read More
Posted On behalf of Pfeifer Morgan & Stesiak on Feb 08, 2019 in Personal Injury
Approximately 12,500 spinal cord injuries happen in the U.S. each year, according to the National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center. Spinal cord injuries can be devastating to victims, and can have a significant impact on their loved ones, as well.… Read More
Posted On behalf of Pfeifer Morgan & Stesiak on Jan 14, 2019 in Personal Injury
In some cases, each party involved in an accident may share fault in causing the event. When this occurs, Indiana uses the rule of comparative fault to determine the maximum amount of compensation the victim is entitled to receive. Depending on your actions… Read More
Posted On behalf of Pfeifer Morgan & Stesiak on Oct 18, 2018 in Personal Injury
Documenting a personal injury properly is essential to the success of your personal injury lawsuit. While often overlooked, this documentation provides valuable facts supporting the severity of your injury and your pain and suffering.
Documenting your… Read More
Posted On behalf of Pfeifer Morgan & Stesiak on Sep 18, 2018 in Personal Injury
After an accident, many victims experience prolonged physical and mental effects due to their injury. Although a personal injury claim will compensate you for your medical expenses and lost wages, you can only obtain compensation for pain and suffering… Read More
Posted On behalf of Pfeifer Morgan & Stesiak on Aug 27, 2018 in Personal Injury
Many personal injury victims are faced with opposition from the insurance company if they have a pre-existing condition. Even though having a pre-existing condition can make filing a personally injury claim a bit more complicated, you may still be able… Read More
Posted On behalf of Pfeifer Morgan & Stesiak on Jun 19, 2018 in Personal Injury
Some personal injury attorneys charge clients on a contingency fee basis. This type of fee arrangement allows an attorney to provide important legal services to an injury victim at no upfront cost. If the victim receives compensation the attorney will… Read More
Posted On behalf of Pfeifer Morgan & Stesiak on Jun 08, 2018 in Personal Injury
Most people think that lawyers are expensive, so they may decide to work on their accident claim alone. However, this tactic can often backfire and cost personal injury victims more in the long run when their claim is denied or they receive a lowball… Read More
Posted On behalf of Pfeifer Morgan & Stesiak on May 30, 2018 in Personal Injury
If you were injured in an accident that was caused by another person’s negligence, you can pursue compensation for the injuries and losses you have suffered. These situations are often resolved by filing a personal injury claim with the other party’s… Read More
