If you’ve recently been injured in an accident, you may be asking yourself “how can I get compensated for my injuries if I can’t afford an attorney?” Typically, for these kinds of cases, there is no statutory right to recover attorney fees, and plaintiffs must…
What You Should Know About Attorney Fee Awards Before Litigation As mentioned in our previous post “Can I Afford an Attorney?,” there are several statutes that require the losing party in a lawsuit to pay the attorney fees of the prevailing party. While this is…
Elder abuse is a widespread and growing problem. The National Council On Aging (NCOA) reports that as many as 1 in 10 Americans over the age of 60 have fallen victim to some form of abuse, whether physical, emotional, or financial. Sadly, only about 1…
As we all know, hiring an attorney can be expensive. This common-knowledge may prevent someone from pursuing a valid claim for a legal wrong they have suffered. Imagine how frustrating it would be to suffer legal harm at the hands of another, but feel like…