Kind of grabs your attention doesn’t it? $46 Million! And just about every newspaper, radio and internet media channel made sure to highlight that big number. January 6, 2020 was the day the announcement went out. And within days the news was everywhere. The Swedish furniture retailer agreed to pay $46 million to settle a […]
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Why Agreeing To A Quick Settlement May Cost You
Monday 24 Oct 2016
A question we get from time to time is “Should I speak to the Insurance Adjuster or my Lawyer first?” You were involved in an auto accident in which you sustained injuries and damage to yourself and your vehicle. Your first instinct is to call the insurance company to inform them of what happened. But […]
What Is A Personal Injury Case And Is The Settlement Taxable?
Wednesday 27 Jan 2016
On a monthly basis I answer hundreds of questions from clients and the one or two that consistently get asked are… “Does my claim qualify as a personal injury case, and if it does and it’s successfully settled, will the settlement be taxed?” Let’s first focus on the definition of “personal injury”. In layman’s terms […]