Your Claim: A War that Can Be Won

How to Win Your Case

Many may think that just because you were injured in an accident, you are entitled to money in your claim, but this is not the case. Not only must you have been injured, but it had to have been caused by carelessness or negligence. This must be a condition, you must sue the right person, and you must do it in the right time frame.

Knowing whether you need an attorney

A key piece of knowledge in handling an accident claim case is knowing in which circumstance you will need an attorney. While not all cases dictate that lawyers are necessary, many do. Cases with little property damage and minor injuries, for example, are not even accepted by our firm. In these cases, the money obtained from the small claims will not match the fees charged for our services, and so we will be wasting your money. This would be unfair to any client. However, in this case, we do offer consulting services for a small fee for those wishing to pursue the claims case themselves. Your decision, combined with our services, can save you thousands and win your case.

Before you consider your ability to hire an attorney, know that insurance companies tend to hand higher payments to claims that are represented by an attorney.

A 1999 insurance study proved this fact. The non-profit Insurance Research Council conducted the study on leading casualty and property insurance companies across the entire United States. The findings were startling: those who enlisted the services of an attorney in accident claim proceedings received payments of up to 3.5 times more than those who represented themselves.


About Solomon Neuhardt:
Solomon Neuhardt is the owner and lead attorney at Neuhardt Law Firm, a member of the American Bar Association, the American Association for Justice, and represents individuals and families in personal injury cases, including accidents, medical malpractice, defective products, dog bites, and insurance disputes.

What is an Accident Case?

First things first, you may be wondering, what is an accident case?

While many lawyers handle “accident cases” or “wrongful death cases,” many more citizens do not know exactly what these cases are.

Accident cases are cases involving car accidents, trucking accidents, motorcycle accidents, or wrongful death cases in which a person has been killed or injured due to another person’s neglect or carelessness. When you suffer injury it is a personal accident case; when you car suffers damage it is a property damage claim. Often property damage claims will be handled by either your insurance company or the insurance company of another driver.

The term “wrongful death claim” signifies a situation in which negligence causes the death of another. Though laws differ between states and jurisdictions, understanding the specialized laws of your particular area is essential.

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About Solomon Neuhardt:
Solomon Neuhardt is the owner and lead attorney at Neuhardt Law Firm, a member of the American Bar Association, the American Association for Justice, and represents individuals and families in personal injury cases, including accidents, medical malpractice, defective products, dog bites, and insurance disputes.

Tricks from your insurance company

Tricks from your insurance company

1. Tricks from your insurance company include telling the insured driver to go through the insurance company of the other driver, since they were the one that was at fault. This is false, and insurance companies are obliged to give you the service to appraise and provide insurance for your vehicle. Though you may have to pay a deductible to get your car fixed through your insurance, you will often get it fixed much more quickly through your insurance.
2. The insurance company of the driver that is not at fault will often enter into agreements with the other insurance company to get reimbursement for paying your medical bills, often at the complete disregard of the insured.
3. Another popular trick involves secret surveillance or detective-work on you to get information to use at settlement; this includes talking to neighbors and co-employees.
4. Your insurance company also might resort to using social networking sites, like YouTube.com and Facebook.com, to gain information about your activities.
5. They might also fail to give the correct information to the insured, making it difficult for you to pursue fair settlement offers.

In the case that a driver has only $100,000 in insurance, a number considered on the low end, but if the case is worth more than that, the insurance company will make a low-ball offer that will inevitably be rejected. This offer will allow the jury to return a much lower settlement that should be necessary for the driver to reclaim all of their losses.
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About Solomon Neuhardt:
Solomon Neuhardt is the owner and lead attorney at Neuhardt Law Firm, a member of the American Bar Association, the American Association for Justice, and represents individuals and families in personal injury cases, including accidents, medical malpractice, defective products, dog bites, and insurance disputes.

Pedestrian Accidents and Personal Injury Claims

Numerous roads have crosswalks or stop signs which indicate that pedestrians have the right of way. Still, it is found that children and elderly citizens are highly prone to accidents at these very spots. This is now termed as pedestrian accidents or crosswalk accidents.

Essential Facts about Pedestrian Accidents

Common places where pedestrian accidents take place are:

• Parking lots
• Driveways
• Crosswalks
• Sidewalks
• Public walkways

Common causes of pedestrian accidents are:

• Driver who exceeds the speed limit
• Driver talking on a cell phone
• Defective walkway or sidewalk
• Driver failing to stop promptly to let pedestrians cross
• Driver under the influence of alcohol or drugs
• Speeding police
• Chaotic traffic
• Poor visibility
• Panicked speeding by emergency vehicles such as an ambulance
• Malfunctioning of the vehicle’s equipment such as loss of steering control

A majority of pedestrian accidents result in serious injuries such as:

• Spinal cord injuries
• Head injuries
• Brain injuries
• Fractures

Pedestrian Accidents and Personal Injury Claims

Like most accidents, pedestrian accidents are also linked with negligence, traffic violations and unforeseen mishaps. Determining whose responsibility it is can be a most perplexing process that involves law and personal injury claims.

Responsibility weighs on drivers to:

• Drive with care and precaution
• Observe the safety of pedestrians who are crossing at intersections or walkways
• Do everything in his/her reasonable power to avoid hitting the pedestrian

It is the responsibility of pedestrians to:

• Be alert of oncoming traffic
• Stay away from unkempt or visibly faulty premises and walkways
• Make sure that children do not dart into oncoming traffic unexpectedly

If a pedestrian can prove that the accident took place due to somebody’s negligence, he/she is likely to recover damages.

Whether you are a pedestrian or a driver, note that personal injury claims are complex. By consulting with an experienced pedestrian accident attorney, you can protect any potential legal claims that you have.

About Solomon Neuhardt:
Solomon Neuhardt is the owner and lead attorney at Neuhardt Law Firm, a member of the American Bar Association, the American Association for Justice, and represents individuals and families in personal injury cases, including accidents, medical malpractice, defective products, dog bites, and insurance disputes.

Financial Compensation and Personal Injury Claims in Motorcycle Accidents

Nearly one out of every five motorcycle crashes result in neck or head injuries. In just a few short seconds it is enough for a skilled motorcyclist to suffer a crash due to a negligent driver. Year after year, thousands of victims suffer the loss of a loved one due to the negligence of others.

Reasons

If you take a look at any newspapers that report motorcycle accidents or injuries, you are likely to see that following:

• Drunk or aggressive driving
• Speeding or risky turns
• Negligence of the other auto/vehicle driver
• Traffic jam or congestion
• Violation of traffic laws
• Motorcycle signaling error
• Driver error

What’s disturbing is to note that most motorcycle accidents occur on short trips, but bike riders who wear helmets are three times more likely to emerge as survivors despite head or neck injuries. Otherwise, the damage to the head and neck can be quite extensive.

Wearing a helmet has its advantages because helmets save lives. However, a study involving 900 motorcycle accidents revealed that 40 percent of the riders wore helmets but that didn’t safeguard them from neck or head injuries. So, it may happen that wearing a helmet is a recommended safety measure but definitely not a full- proof one.

Financial Compensation

Motorcycle injuries are expensive and difficult to treat, which is why you require the best motorcycle injury lawyers. They are the experts you need to consult when confronted with motorcycle accidents.

Factors to consider include:

• Some states follow the no-fault insurance laws so as to prevent frivolous suits
• Motorcyclists, who obey the traffic laws, wear bright clothing, avoid speeding and keep on their headlights have a better chance of success in case of a personal injury claim.
• The only way to establish your case is to have the best known personal injury lawyer with remarkable success and expertise in this field to represent you.

Keeping aside the fact that you want to win your case, a lawyer with expertise in motorcycle accidents will educate you about your legal rights better than anybody else.


About Solomon Neuhardt:
Solomon Neuhardt is the owner and lead attorney at Neuhardt Law Firm, a member of the American Bar Association, the American Association for Justice, and represents individuals and families in personal injury cases, including accidents, medical malpractice, defective products, dog bites, and insurance disputes.

News Updates

Man Dies in Motorcycle Accident. A 20-year-old man from Billings was killed when the motorcycle he was driving struck a minivan downtown.

36-year-old Man Drowns After Car Crash. J. Rodney Simmons was traveling along Hwy 83 near Big Fork when his vehicle went off the road. The vehicle he was driving rolled into Bond Creek off of Hwy 83. Simmons’ legs were pinned under the dashboard which caused him to drown. The accident went undiscovered until the next day.

Motorcyclist Injured in Rear-end Accident. Authorities say the motorcyclist was stopped at a stop sign after coming off of I-90 when an asphalt truck rear-ended the motorcycle. The man was wearing a helmet and was not seriously injured.

Man Crashes into Police Car. Gerald Lee Billington, 58 crashed his pick-up truck into a police car. Authorities say Billington was driving erratically on Montana Avenue in Helena before the crash happened. Authorities say that Billington seemed confused when they finally pulled him over. He later died at a hospital of unrelated medical problems. And inquest will probably be held because Billington was in police custody when he died.

Bozeman Woman Injured in Head-On Collision. A 22-year-old woman was sent to Bozeman Deaconess Hospital after she was involved in a head-on collision. According to authorities, a 73-year old man driving his truck westbound failed to yield to the woman while making a left hand turn and the woman who was heading eastbound collided with him. The woman was conscious and did not appear to be seriously injured.





About Solomon Neuhardt:
Solomon Neuhardt is the owner and lead attorney at Neuhardt Law Firm, a member of the American Bar Association, the American Association for Justice, and represents individuals and families in personal injury cases, including accidents, medical malpractice, defective products, dog bites, and insurance disputes.

Accident Cases; Myths You Might Have Heard From Friends, Neighbours And Relatives

Here I discuss certain Myths about Accident Injuries that you need to be aware of. Failure to educate yourself about these myths will put your injury case in difficulty and could cause you to lose all of your rights.

• If you write the insurance company a letter and are reasonable, you will get a reasonable Settlement proposal.

• When you are in an accident and the insurance company calls you to ask for a recorded statement, you have to give them a recorded statement or they won't settle with you.

• All lawyers who advertise that they handle accident cases have the same ability, tools and experience to handle your case.

• All lawyers charge the same fees in accident cases.

• The court system is some sort of lottery that will help you get rich.

• Just because there has been an accident and it wasn't your fault, there must be some insurance company that will pay for your bills, lost wages and injuries.

• If a lawyer refers you to a doctor, that is a good idea.

• Juries in Montana are generous.

• There is a formula for determining settlement value.

If you want know more about the accident cases the Neuhardt law firm is only a phone call away. You can get a free consultation and get your questions answered

About Solomon Neuhardt:
Solomon Neuhardt is the owner and lead attorney at Neuhardt Law Firm, a member of the American Bar Association, the American Association for Justice, and represents individuals and families in personal injury cases, including accidents, medical malpractice, defective products, dog bites, and insurance disputes.

$2,505,000 verdict in motor vehicle collision.

A jury found that Patrol Helicopters was negligent and caused the motor vehicle collision that killed Theresa Messick and Joan Bowman, and severely injured Thomas Messick. The driver, Darrell Bowman was found to not be the cause of the accident. Mr. Bowman testified that he was driving the speed limit of 70 mph. The jury awarded $330,000 to Thomas, $800,000 to Theresa's estate and $925,000 to Joan's estate and $450,000 for her survival claim.

About Solomon Neuhardt:
Solomon Neuhardt is the owner and lead attorney at Neuhardt Law Firm, a member of the American Bar Association, the American Association for Justice, and represents individuals and families in personal injury cases, including accidents, medical malpractice, defective products, dog bites, and insurance disputes.

Montana Trucking Company Reaches $1 Million Settlement With Injured Motorist

A trucking company in Montana reached a $1 million settlement with a woman who was gravely injured in a collision involving one of the company's dump trucks. According to an article on Lawyers USA's website, the collision occurred on April 30, 2004 when Lucy Jones-Parker, 54, was driving with her 10-year-old girl, Arianna, sleeping in the front passenger seat.

The plaintiff's attorney said that two dump trucks operated by Dave's Trucking tried to cross an intersection and one of the trucks pulled out in front of Jones-Parker's van; she hit the truck's back axle. She was pinned against the steering wheel with her chin on the dash, unable to breathe until a passer-by helped disengage her. Her daughter suffered only secondary injuries. However, Jones-Parker suffered a fractured pelvis. She had to undergo multiple surgeries, in which she lost her job.

The trucking company claimed that their truck driver stopped at the intersections; however, plaintiff's attorney had eyewitness reports, which stated that the truck did not actually stop at the posted sign.

Plaintiff's attorney told the press that his client's life was "turned upside down" following the accident. He stated that the settlement will give her a much needed helping hand to get back on her feet again.

At Neuhardt Law Firm P.C, Billings, Montana, we've helped numerous clients get back on their feet after a terrible auto accident. Auto accidents are all too common in Montana, especially in Helena and Lewistown.

If you or a loved one has been the victim in an auto/truck accident, please give Neuhardt Law Firm a call so that we may help you get back on your feet again. We here at Neuhardt Law Firm will give you the guidance and help that you will need to get through this difficult time.


About Solomon Neuhardt:
Solomon Neuhardt is the owner and lead attorney at Neuhardt Law Firm, a member of the American Bar Association, the American Association for Justice, and represents individuals and families in personal injury cases, including accidents, medical malpractice, defective products, dog bites, and insurance disputes.