The Myth One common misconception is the belief that individuals cannot afford a lawyer. However, accessing legal representation is crucial for achieving justice, especially in cases like personal injury. Let’s debunk this myth and explore the reality of accessing affordable legal services. The Reality: Many people believe that affording a lawyer is financially out of… Read More
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Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness: Understanding & Advocacy
March marks Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness Month. This period focuses on raising awareness about the prevalence of brain injuries, their causes, and the importance of brain health. This month is key for educating the public, supporting affected individuals and their families, and advocating for better understanding and resources. As advocates for injury victims, Skinner Accident… Read More
Personal Injury Advocacy: Skinner recognized as a Top 100 Attorney
We are thrilled to share the news that The National Trial Lawyers recognized Stephen Skinner as a Top 100 attorney! This prestigious acknowledgment showcases Stephen’s exceptional legal skills, unwavering dedication, and significant impact within the legal community, particularly in personal injury advocacy. The selection process by The National Trial Lawyers is rigorous, involving multiple phases…. Read More
Skinner Enjoys AAJ Tampa Trip
In February, Stephen Skinner enjoyed a business trip to Tampa for the American Association for Justice (AAJ). This trip underscored the essential integration of work and leisure, showcasing the balance required of all entrepreneurs and attorneys to maintain a healthy balance between career, community, and personal life. Stephen actively participates in seminars and conferences to… Read More
Uninsurance and Underinsurance: What’s the Legal Difference?
Check out Andrew’s YouTube FAQ on this important topic! Understanding the legal difference between uninsurance and underinsurance is essential in the realm of personal injury law. Uninsurance refers to the absence of any insurance coverage, leaving individuals personally liable for accidents or damages they cause. Conversely, underinsurance occurs when there is insurance coverage, but it… Read More
How Long Does It Take to Get a PI Settlement?
How long does it take to get a personal injury settlement? The short answer is it depends, and an even longer answer is it really depends. The single most important thing that you can do is go get that treatment, whatever treatment that your medical providers recommend that you need to heal. Go get that… Read More
Are Personal Injury Settlements Taxable?
Are personal injury settlements taxable? No, the IRS has a provision that says that if you have a bodily injury and then you recover for that bodily injury, you don’t have to pay tax on it. The theory is you’re just being compensated; you’re being put back in the same position you would have been… Read More
Social Media Use After an Accident
I understand the impulse to hop on Instagram and tell everyone you were just in a car wreck, but I don’t think that’s the greatest idea. In an ideal world, you wouldn’t post on Facebook, Instagram, or any other social media about an injury that occurred due to someone else’s fault. Here’s why: When you… Read More
Can I Get a Pain and Suffering Settlement?
Can I get a pain and suffering settlement? The short answer is yes. Pain and suffering is one of the elements of damages, as lawyers call it, that you’re entitled to recover if you’ve been in a wreck. Other types of damages you can get are your medical bills, your lost wages, and pain and… Read More
How to Pay Medical Bills Without Health Insurance
How do you pay for your medical bills if you don’t have health insurance? Now, that is sometimes a tricky question. Of course, I’m going to give you the lawyerly answer: it depends. But the first thing you want to do is see if you actually qualify for health insurance. For instance, in West Virginia,… Read More