Legal Guide Personal Injuries
March is Brain Injury Awareness Month
March 14th, 2018 | Personal injuries
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can have a devastating effect on the victim and their loved ones. A TBI may result in permanent damage that lasts for the rest of the victim’s life. The experienced brain injury attorneys at Cory Watson Attorneys help explain what a traumatic brain injury is, how it can easily occur, and the […]Read More
I’ve Been Injured, and It Wasn’t My Fault. Should I Hire a Lawyer?
August 29th, 2017 | Personal injuries
There are many reasons to hire a lawyer if you have been injured. Here are some of the best benefits of hiring a lawyer to help you with your claim: Greater Recovery A study conducted by the Insurance Research Council found that people who hired an attorney to assist them with a personal injury claim […]Read More
Share the Road
June 28th, 2017 | Legal guide
Recent cases highlight this country’s shifting views on cyclist rights and the importance of giving cyclists consideration while driving. On April 28, 2017, a jury in Jacksonville, Florida awarded $4 million to the widow of a triathlete killed after being struck by a car. In October 2012, Jared Bynum was just 30 miles into a […]Read More
Technology: Friend or Foe?
June 13th, 2017 | Legal guide
A recent case out of Middletown, Ohio made headlines this week about a man’s pacemaker providing information that may ultimately land him in jail. Ross Compton told investigators that he was sleeping when a fire started in his house. Mr. Compton explained that he had just enough time to pack some items and climb out […]Read More
Estates, Personal Representatives, and Wrongful Death Claims
May 24th, 2017 | Legal guide
DO YOU NEED AN ESTATE TO PURSUE YOUR CLAIM? In many states, including Alabama, in order to bring a wrongful death claim on behalf of a deceased loved one, you must first be appointed the personal representative of the estate of the deceased person by the local probate court. If a wrongful death lawsuit is […]Read More
3 Types of Damages Recoverable in a Lawsuit
April 11th, 2017 | Legal guide
WE’RE HERE FOR YOU 24/7 At Cory Watson Attorneys, we have made it our mission to fight for the rights of injury victims and their families for more than 38 years, and have recovered over for our clients across the nation. Call (877) 562-0000 now or fill out the consultation form on this page to arrange […]Read More
5 Tips for Testifying At Your Deposition
March 27th, 2017 | Legal guide
As a plaintiff in a lawsuit, you may have to give a deposition. A deposition will record your sworn, out-of-court testimony. The opposing attorney will primarily be asking the questions, and your answers will be recorded by a court reporter. Depositions are a critical point during any lawsuit as the testimony you give can […]Read More
Don’t Wait to Make the Call
August 29th, 2016 | Personal injuries
One of our responsibilities as a personal injury law firm is to eliminate any obstacle that stands between you and getting the help you need. Here are a few ways we do that: We offer a contingency fee arrangement, which means you don’t pay us anything unless we get money for you. If you can’t […]Read More
Don’t Get Stuck with the Bill
June 15th, 2016 | Legal guide
Ever picked up the bill at lunch for a co-worker or offered to buy a friend coffee? Most folks have. It’s human nature. When we can afford to, most folks will try to do something nice for others. It’s a whole different story when that friend or colleague expects you to pick up the bill, […]Read More
