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 $2.7 billion for our clients across the nation. Call (877) 562-0000 now or fill out the consultation form on this page […]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
