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How A Lien Can Affect Your Personal Injury Settlement

If you have been in an accident and were injured, you have the right to file a personal injury claim. This claim would allow you to seek compensation for losses due to being unable to work, medical bills, emotional distress, and other factors. But, if you have any outstanding liens, they can impact the amount of compensation from your personal injury case. Keep reading to learn how a lien can affect your personal injury settlement.

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What Can Cause Your Personal Injury Claim to Be Delayed?

When you have been injured due to someone else’s negligence, you want to be compensated as soon as possible. The amount of time it takes to resolve personal injury claims varies from case to case. Some cases are quickly resolved while others take much longer. Keep reading to learn about some of the things that can cause your personal injury claim to be delayed.

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How Social Media Affects Your Personal Injury Case

Today, almost everyone is a part of at least one social media platform. Whether it’s Twitter, Instagram, Facebook or wherever you like to post, you leave a digital footprint on these sites. While social media platforms can be fun and an awesome way to connect, they can also work against you. Here is how social media affects your personal injury case:

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When You Need a Lawyer for Personal Injury Claims

A question you may ask yourself after being in an accident is, “Do I need a personal injury lawyer?” The short answer is yes, not only because the process will be easier and quicker with the help of an expert on your side, but the insurance adjusters and their attorneys are experts in the field of personal injury and are actively working against you to reduce or deny your claim. Here are some circumstances where you might need a lawyer for personal injury claims:

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10 of the Most Common Car Accident Injuries

Some of the most common personal injury cases we see are car accidents. These types of accidents can result in no injuries, minor injuries, or debilitating injuries and disabilities. We represent these types of cases often, and we want to talk about the types of injuries that happen in motor vehicle accidents. Here are 10 of the most common car accident injuries you should know about:

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5 Things to Consider When Looking for a Nashville Medical Malpractice Lawyer

If you think you may have a personal injury claim, due to medical malpractice, you will definitely need to find a qualified lawyer to evaluate your potential claim. You may not know what you should be looking for in an attorney, and we want to share some of the factors you should be thinking about. Here are 5 things to consider when you are looking for a Nashville medical malpractice lawyer:

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7 of the Most Common Personal Injury Cases We Handle

As you probably know, the Law Office of Stephen A. Burroughs specializes in personal injury law. We represent people who have been injured or died due to negligence in a variety of circumstances. There are several types of cases we can help you with, and we want to share some we see all the time. Here are 7 of the most common personal injury cases we represent:

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