March is Brain Injury Awareness Month
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...
Continue ReadingI’ve Been Injured, and It Wasn’t My Fault. Should I Hire a Lawyer?
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...
Continue ReadingShare the Road
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...
Continue ReadingTechnology: Friend or Foe?
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...
Continue ReadingEstates, Personal Representatives, and Wrongful Death Claims
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...
Continue Reading3 Types of Damages Recoverable in a Lawsuit
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 3 Billion for our clients across the nation. Call (877) 562-0000 now or fill out...
Continue Reading5 Tips for Testifying At Your Deposition
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...
Continue ReadingDon’t Wait to Call a Lawyer After an Accident
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...
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