April2011

Roundup: Longoria headed for rehab assignment

Roundup: Longoria headed for rehab assignment

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Tampa Bay Rays star third baseman Evan Longoria did some hitting on Wednesday and then left the team in Minneapolis to start a rehabilitation assignment with Double-A Montgomery.

Published Apr 28, 2011.
Read more: Sports Illustrated

Auto Accidents – When to Get a Lawyer for Personal Injury

When it comes to auto accidents, people often wonder if they should contact a injury lawyer right away. It depends on the situation.

When to run to an attorney and when to walk. Contacting an attorney who deals with personal injury (especially relating to auto accidents) can provide you with the peace of mind that no stone gets left unturned. Here are some tips for when you should run to an attorney and when you can just walk:
-Run to an attorney when:
-An injury has occurred where there has been serious injury (broken bones / hospitalization) or where injuries are likely to be -permanent (paralysis);
-A death has resulted from the accident;
-Fault is clearly an issue;
-Other parties were involved such as pedestrians or other autos;
-The accident occurred in a construction area;
-A police report does not accurately describe the accident and puts you at fault;
-Important technical, legal or medical issues are involved;
-The limits of your liability insurance are low,
-You have no insurance,, or your insurance company suggests that you did not pay your premium.
-Your insurer starts “acting funny.”
-Your insurer involves its own attorney (in this case, sprint!).
Walk to an attorney when:
-Seeking advice on the settlement value of a claim (while not an exact science, attorneys may be able to provide best and worse -case scenarios);
-Unsure if other insurance (homeowners, travel, etc.) may be available;
-Fault may be an issue;
-Determining whether your insurer may be acting in bad faith (not looking out for your best interests);
-Seeking information on how to handle negotiations with an insurer;
-You don’t know your rights;
-Confused over the terms of your policy;
-Needing an expert to review confusing paperwork or forms.
(Source: http://accident-law.freeadvice.com/auto/attorney-and-car-accidents.htm, 2007)

Auto accidents can also be categorized by whether or not alcohol is involved. The gravity of the situation can also be determined by what injuries were incurred.
Houston Personal Injury Lawyer



Originally published here.

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