Largay Law Offices, P.A., Bangor, ME Videos

A symptom diary can be powerful evidence of the pain and suffering related to an injury accident. Here are some pointers on keeping a detailed account of symptoms. #case #personal #injury #personalinjury #personalinjurylawyers

“You don’t need a lawyer,” is just not true. This is a negotiating tactic designed to help the adjuster pressure you into settling your claim for as little as possible. When you hire a lawyer, you make the adjuster’s job harder because now, instead of dealing with you, he has to deal with your attorney -- an experienced negotiator who knows the law and understands how insurance companies work. Hiring a lawyer raises the stakes of the negotiation and is the surest way to protect your interests and obtain full and fair compensation for the harm you have suffered. #case #personal #injury #personalinjury #personalinjurylawyers

When you help your client secure the settlement they deserve - that's what we call a major legal victory! 🏆 #personalinjurysettlement #clientadvocacy #lawfirmwinners #settlementwin #legalresults

Early on, the defendant’s insurance company may try to contact the other person involved in the accident. The adjuster’s job is to save the insurance company money, not to get a fair settlement for the other driver. It’s always best to avoid the call, if possible, and to call a personal injury attorney. #case #personal #injury #personalinjury #personalinjurylawyers

An officer can pat you down if he’s stopped you to investigate a crime and has a reasonable suspicion that you have a weapon. There are certain steps you can take to stay safe during the encounter and preserve your rights. #policesearch #trafficstop #policeinteraction #knowyourrights #criminaldefenselawyer #knowingyourrights #legalhelp #justiceforall

Another way to bolster a personal injury case is to keep good records. Record-keeping is tedious, but important because the records will help prove the full extent of damages and maximize the value of the claim. #case #personal #injury #personalinjury #personalinjurylawyers

Regardless of how someone was injured, there are simple steps they can take to build a strong personal injury case. We’re going to talk about several of these, starting with: Be a good patient. The value of a personal injury case depends, in large part, on the story that is told in someone's medical records. If their records reveal that they were a “good” patient, this will increase the value of the claim. So, what does it mean to be a good patient? #case #personal #injury #personalinjury #personalinjurylawyers

If law enforcement officers show up at your home or business with a search warrant, it’s important to remain vigilant so you can protect your rights. Here’s what you can do to make sure you’re covered. #legalrights #fourthamendment #unlawfulsearches #constitutionalrights #policesearches #searchseizure #knowyourrights #criminaldefense #criminaljustice #criminallaw

If you've scheduled a first meeting with a personal injury lawyer, you can make the meeting more productive by arriving prepared. This includes bringing documents and photos/videos related to your case, and preparing a list of questions you might have for your injury attorney. #case #personal #injury #personalinjury #personalinjurylawyers

“Tort” is the legal term for any wrong that is unrelated to a contract or contractual relationship. A personal injury action, for example, is a tort because it arises out of negligence, not a breach of a contractual relationship. #case #personal #injury #personalinjury #personalinjurylawyers

In a personal injury case, “damages” has two meanings: (1) the harm you have suffered as a result of the injury accident, including economic harm (e.g., medical bills, lost wages) and non-economic harm (e.g., physical, mental, and emotional pain and suffering); and (2) the sum of money you may be awarded in a personal injury lawsuit. #case #personal #injury #personalinjury #personalinjurylawyers

Police often stop and question people on the street. Sometimes they are also subjected to a pat-down, which is known as a "stop and frisk". Here’s what you should do if you suddenly find yourself the subject of a stop and frisk. #PulledOver #TrafficStop #PoliceInteraction #KnowYourRights #CriminalDefenseLawyer #KnowingYourRights #LegalHelp #JusticeForAll

The “statute of limitations” is the time limit for filing a lawsuit for a particular injury or wrong. The statute of limitations is a hard deadline; with few exceptions, if you miss the deadline to file suit, that opportunity is lost forever. Insurance companies know this, and it gives them even more incentive to delay settling your claim. #case #personal #injury #personalinjury #personalinjurylawyers

“Negligence” means “unreasonable carelessness.” More specifically, “negligence” means acting with unreasonable carelessness or failing to act the way a reasonably careful person would. #case #personal #injury #personalinjury #personalinjurylawyers

Comparative negligence is a defense to a personal injury claim. It is a way to apportion (compare) fault and measure each party’s legal responsibility for the accident and its consequences. #case #personal #injury #personalinjury #personalinjurylawyers

If you're involved in an injury accident, stay off social media. Why? Because anything you post (and anything that is posted about you) can hurt your personal injury claim. It's a good rule of thumb not to post anything on social media while your personal injury claim is pending, and ask your friends and family not to post photos of you or tag you in any social posts as well. #case #personal #injury #personalinjury #personalinjurylawyers #socialmedia

After an injury-accident, the other party’s insurance company will monitor your social media activity, looking for evidence to use against you. If you’ve posted anything on social media that contradicts or undermines your claims about your injuries or the accident, the insurance company will use this to justify a low settlement offer. Here are some steps you can take to protect your personal injury claim. #case #personal #injury #personalinjury #personalinjurylawyers #socialmedia

It's very important for you to be open and honest with your attorney, even though you may be uncomfortable with sharing certain information or are worried that the information will go beyond your communications with your attorney. While the worry is understandable, your communications are protected by something known as the "attorney-client privilege", which protects communications between you and your attorney. #case #personal #injury #personalinjury #personalinjurylawyers

If you're arrested after a traffic stop, you should assert your rights immediately, since you could lose certain rights if you don't speak up. Here's how you can make sure that your rights are preserved. #Arrested #TrafficStop #PoliceInteraction #KnowYourRights #CriminalDefenseLawyer #KnowingYourRights #LegalHelp #JusticeForAll

Getting pulled over by the police can be a scary situation, especially if you don't know what to expect. Here's some advice on what to do if you’re pulled over by the police. #PulledOver #TrafficStop #PoliceInteraction #KnowYourRights #CriminalDefenseLawyer #KnowingYourRights #LegalHelp #JusticeForAll