Personal injury law covers a wide range of accidents, with no two cases ever being the same. These cases can include car accidents, slip and fall at stores, churches, and work sites, injuries caused by a defective product, being hit by a police car, being hit by a school bus, and even the mistakes by […]
A Defense Medical Examination (DME) may be required during the process of pursuing your personal injury claim. Also known as an “Independent Medical Exam,” this type of examination is done by a physician or specialist hired by the defense to evaluate your condition in relation to your claims and potentially testify against you in court. […]
Every job has ups and downs, but when you work for a personal injury law firm, you get a different dose of difficult. Demas Law Group attorneys John Demas, Jacqueline Siemens and Vanessa Hunter explain some of the tricky aspects about their line of work and how they deal with them. Dealing with Insurance Companies […]
When someone is involved in an accident it is quite common for the victim to incur medical bills. Even a single trip to the emergency room and a visit to a doctor for follow up care can cost thousands of dollars, and the price can go out of sight if the victim requires surgery, a […]
Property damage costs are often a significant part of the total spent on an accident, particularly when the accident involves a vehicle. In fact, in some cases the treatment of injuries may amount to only a few hundred dollars while the property damage runs in the thousands. Part of the reason that property damage costs […]
When someone is injured in an accident, insurance companies will often encourage a quick settlement. The reason is simple: these companies know that by dangling the “carrot” of a quick settlement before the victim, he or she will likely take the money and relinquish all rights to future compensation. This means that, by offering a […]
Taking a personal injury lawsuit to court is an expensive and slow process. It can consume years of your life and, at best, the results are difficult to predict. It is no wonder, when faced with the expense and stress of preparing for a jury trial, that both plaintiffs and defendants have come to rely […]
Retaining a personal injury lawyer after an accident might be one of the most important decisions you’ll ever make. But how will you know when you’ve found the best candidate for the job? Follow these tips for hiring a Sacramento lawyer from Demas Law Group. Visit a nearby Sacramento Personal Injury Lawyer DO Communicate Your […]
If you were injured in a car accident and are seeking compensation through a personal injury lawsuit, there is usually a time when it becomes reasonable to settle your case. You may not always have a clear indication of how much your case is worth, but after some negotiation and discovery your attorney usually has […]
Are personal injury cases all about the money? John Demas, at Demas Law Group, P.C., explains how sometimes the end result of a personal injury case can be a lot more than just that. “Monetary gain is important, of course, but a lot of what we do for our clients has a deeper and more […]