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How can Jim help you
When you are in a situation where a lawyer would be helpful, you might be feeling incredibly vulnerable, overwhelmed, and scared. You could be confused, hurt, and just unsure of what steps to take. That’s where Jams “Jim” Hicks comes in. Jim has decades of experience in the legal field, he’s helped countless individuals during…
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Prepare for an online court date
Long gone are the days when you could only get a case heard by going to the courthouse. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, we’ve seen an increased popularity with online services, contactless services, and even online court cases. Many courthouses are utilizing programs such as Zoom to conduct a case, and we have some tips to…
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Worker’s compensation
The place you work can be dangerous. There are hazards lurking at every corner. Mistakes can happen, such as an accident because of an unsecured ladder, in the blink of an eye. Maybe tools or other items are strewn about, and someone trips and gets hurt. Or maybe the company has overlooked and failed to…
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Slip and fall claims
Are you always on the go? We sure are, and in today’s chaotic, fast-paced world, we’re moving 24/7. And that can open us up to a lot of potential problems, including a slip and fall. Maybe you slipped and fell, and got hurt, because of negligence from a business or another person. If so, you…
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Insurance company tactics to pay less for a claim
Insurance adjusters try to save their company money by keeping your offer as low as possible; your lawyer, on the other hand, is going to try to get you as much compensation as possible for your case. One tactic they take is to settle quickly. This is done to: Or, an insurance company may slow…
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Wrongful death lawsuits
It’s heartbreaking when you lose someone you love, and even worse when that person didn’t need to die. In the case of a wrongful death, you need to be able to prove that a third party was negligent, whether it’s a healthcare provider, company or person, who did not provide your loved one with the…
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Damage from a dog
Sometimes man’s best friend … is not man’s best friend. Dogs have been known to hurt bicycle riders, the elderly, and children by simply knocking them over. Or, by biting them. It may come as a surprise, but dogs cause more than a billion dollars in injuries a year, often because of their owner’s negligence.…
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What to do after an accident
Getting into an accident, whether it’s a car accident or another type of accident, can be scary and overwhelming. Here’s what you should do immediately after an accident: Contact us to be matched with a lawyer who specializes in accidents like yours.