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Do you include comparable verdict/settlements in your demand letters? Specifically, on a section 1983 case, but I’d be interested in hearing for all injury case types

Thank you.

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I have an opportunity at a PI firm in ID, and was wondering if y'all would please share your pay structure. I am ten years out of law school: 1 yr of PI experience (hourly contract), 4 yr family, landlord-ten… more

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I need a personal injury attorney in Taxes in the Dallas area. Can anyone please recommend someone.

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Are there ways to obtain case valuations without doing a full blown focus group? Perhaps based of a demand letter or thorough written summary of the case? Or are there ways to get focus groups for $2… more

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Good medical source to discuss diagnoses? I’m writing a demand letter and would like to include a discussion of the conditions (seizures and psychological) my client has experienced. We don’t have a … more

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Looking for Litigation Paralegal in WA - anyone know anyone that's looking? Remote position except for trials.

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Looking to make the move to PI as a 2nd year. Any reputable PI firms in Northern California you all would recommend for a start? I have trial experience.

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Do you prefer to make an initial demand or leave your demand letter open and allow them to make the first offer? Why?

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Looking to make the switch from Plaintiffs Class Action to PI. What are some reputable NYC PI firms? What’s the best resource to look?

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Having a tough time finding a clear cut answer to this: if my firm is in state a, the client lives in state b, and the case is being litigated in state c; which state law controls the contingent fee a… more

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Pulse check before I say something rude. Simple car accident, 2 months treatment. 25k demand. I sent demand, w exhibits of every medical record and medical bill to the adjuster on 5/16. Yesterday (2 w… more

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What is an average case load for a personal injury attorney with mostly prelitigation cases? My firm recently doubled our load so that each attorney has over 300 cases. There is a team to help handle… more

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Are there any NY firms out there looking for a Personal Injury paralegal with 25+ years of experience in litigation? Immediate start, I prefer a fully remote position as I have been working remote for… more

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Hello! I’m a 1st year big law attorney considering transitioning to plaintiffs PI.

Before L school, I worked in PI. I wanted to try something different, and when I realized I had a shot at big law, I t… more

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New York PI attorneys- I have a client that was in a limo with 5 other people. Limo is struck by a car. Car BI policy is exhausted. Can the 5 other people make claims for SUM/UIM with the limo insuran… more

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Partners in law firms. When is the deadline for you to finalize your associates prebills?

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Do you automatically notify private health insurers of their subro claim? I used to work at a firm that usually wouldn’t and wonder if it’s fair game or bad practice?

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Good luck suing a dog, loser

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Are there any forums out there were lawyers discuss and roundtable case values? I’ve done personal injury law before but am now starting to handle civil rights/PI cases, which I feel have more subjec… more

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I am an appellate attorney in New York and I'm looking to market myself to do appellate work for personal injury firms on a contractual basis. Does anyone know the typical fee structure for this … more

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Ow my leg

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3rd year associate currently in comm litigation and want to transition to PI, ideally open my own solo firm one day. All things equal, what’s the best way to learn as much as possible with the least a… more

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Looking for insight on what it’s like to work for Disparti Law Group.

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I’m doing a survey for artificial intelligence models, specifically geared towards the summary of medical records. Is anybody using models for this, if so, what, and are you happy with it?

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On average what would you say is reasonable to bill to summarize a Plaintiffs deposition. Both on liability and damages. These take me forever to do for some reason.

Been an insurance defense attorney for 4 yrs about to switch over to PI and open my own firm. I understand that getting cases will be one of the most important factors - what’s your best advice for ge… more

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Where should I move?

Texas based PI attorney at a boutique PI firm and with the new tort reform bills (SB 30 & HB 4806) passing, I’m looking to relocate. Ideally it would be a bigger or comparable… more

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Anyone know what Morgan and Morgan’s compensation structure is like for litigation attorneys?

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I’m going to bang my head against a wall. Representing a client and initially demanded $265k. During discovery, several incredibly harmful facts, undeniable, arose. My team values the case at a “GWYCG… more

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My firm is looking for legal assistants. Must have experience with intakes and medical records. Willing to train. Salary range 50-55k. Firm is in Suffolk County, NY. 3 days in office, 2 days remote. B… more

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Has anyone been in this situation? CA. I have a client with a 50k+ ER bill that was sent to collections. The case settled and I sent a reduction request under the hospital lien act. They agreed to tak… more

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I have a defendant refusing to disclose what the remainder is in a drawdown insurance policy. They disclosed months ago that the coverage was $4mil, and I demanded limits as this is a traumatic brain … more

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Morgan & Morgan folks: What’s your base salary like in CA? I’ve gotten some conflicting information.

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Bay Area Plaintiff’s Lawyers: Are firms hiring? Where can I find job postings?

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I’m hoping to make a move to the Plaintiff side. And I want trial experience. Ultimate goal is to eventually open my own shop.

A recruiter from Morgan and Morgan reached out. The salary isn’t terrible. (15… more

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I’m at a small PI firm and it’s the first office I’ve worked in where all the attorneys regularly keep their doors closed, even when they are not on calls. Am I the only one that finds this super weir… more

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Is there any value to a dog bite case assuming no history with a dog at large plaintiff tried to capture? Friend got bit and were mulling over trying to see what we can get, easily.

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New to this area of law so apologies if basic. When your clients ask you if the personal injury settlement is taxable, what do you say? (I know that it’s not taxable federally and in most states, just… more

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The firm I work for just got sold to another firm, we are all scared of layoffs, lower salary and who knows what else. Has anyone gone through this and what is your experience on it?

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Are there any New York attorneys here that are looking to hire a full time paralegal remotely? 10+ years or PI experience.

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