Posts by Jordan Rickards
What is Colossus and How Does it Relate to Personal Injury Cases?
Colossus is a computer application that is used by insurance companies, and some attorneys, to evaluate personal injury claims. The software helps in determining the settlement value of the claims. In the US, it is used by more than 50% of claims adjusters and over 300 insurance companies, according to the developer of the software,…
Read MoreHow to Maximize Personal Injury Settlements
Whether you have sustained an injury in an auto accident, a workplace, someone else’s home, or due to medical malpractice, the result is usually great emotional and financial hardship. The cost of treatment, lost days at work, and physical pain all add up, causing great suffering for the victim. Justice demands that you receive compensation for…
Read MoreRickards defeats DUI and Refusal in Middletown, New Jersey
The Law Office of Jordan B. Rickards recently represented a client charged with Driving Under the Influence (DUI) and refusal to submit to an alchotest (sometimes erroneously called a “breathalyzer”) in Middletown, New Jersey. The client was allegedly found passed out in her car in the parking lot of a convenience store, the car’s engine…
Read MoreShould You Hire a Family Law Attorney for a Prenuptial Agreement?
A prenuptial agreement may be the last thing in the minds of most couples that are about to marry, but its importance can’t be emphasized enough. In a prenuptial agreement both the partners disclose all financial assets, set rights and responsibilities, and how the properties will be divided in case of a divorce or death…
Read MoreWhat to Do If You’ve Been Served with a Summons
The prospect of someone unexpectedly showing up at your doorstep, or worse at your place of employment, and saying “you’ve been served” can be upsetting to say the least. You may want to lash out, laugh, cry, or just lock yourself in a room after you’ve been served with an appearance notice or summons (though…
Read MoreNegligent Driving VS DUI: What are the Legal Repercussions?
Anyone who drives in a manner that endangers the life or property of another is guilty of negligent driving in the eyes of the law. The legal repercussions differ when a driver is convicted of driving negligently under the influence of alcohol. In other words, negligent driving and driving under the influence (DUI) cases are…
Read MoreWhat are the Legal Consequences of a First DUI Conviction?
Many people think that getting convicted of driving under the influence (DUI) is a minor offence. But the reality is that this conviction can have serious legal repercussions. Negligent driving, without the influence of any legal or illegal substance, is considered a civil offence, and is therefore sentenced with lighter fines and sentences. A DUI,…
Read More3 Mistakes to Avoid in a Criminal Personal Injury Case
Personal injury cases can be confusing for many people. They do not just involve proving that the injury occurred due to another person’s criminal act – the plaintiff has to provide evidence to the court about medical costs, lost days at work, and other financial hardships suffered due to the injury. Most people do not…
Read MoreHave You Sustained an Injury Due to a Criminal Assault? Know Your Legal Rights
Have you sustained injuries due to a criminal act such as assault, robbery, or sexual abuse? If so, you should know that you are entitled to receive compensation from the guilty party. You will need to work with an attorney to ensure that you get the best possible judgment against the person behind the attack,…
Read More3 Actions Defendants Facing Criminal Personal Injury Case Can Take to Limit Liability
Defendants in a criminal personal injury case usually do not take appropriate actions to limit their liabilities in bar fights or other physical altercations. The amount that the guilty party must pay the victim to compensate for the losses due to injury must be justified. Too often we see the defendant paying multiple times more…
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