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Current Monthly Income: Why is it important in my Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?

Current Monthly Income: Why is it important in my Chapter 7 Bankruptcy? Current monthly income is important to determine early in your Chapter 7 bankruptcy process because it is a crucial element in determining if you qualify to file a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy.  This income figure is one of the most important factors your Bankruptcy […]

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NC Personal Injury Settlements: What is the value of my case?

NC Personal Injury Settlements Determining the value of NC personal injury settlements really depends on your case, because determining the value of your personal injury case really depends on you and your case.  In evaluating a personal injury case, I am really trying to get a sense of what a jury would award on your case.  Many […]

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What is the difference between real property and personal property?

What is the difference between real property and personal property? The basic definition of real property is that real property is anything that is attached to the land.  The most common real property dealt with in chapter 7 bankruptcy is your house, but it could also include such things as vacation homes, additional land, rental […]

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Free Form Friday: Form Contingent Retainer & Fee Agreement

Free Form Friday: Contingent Retainer & Fee Agreement This free form may be more for attorneys out there that are looking for a simple form contingent retainer and fee agreement.  For our personal injury cases, like most plaintiff attorneys, we do not charge hourly.  Rather, we charge our clients on a contingency fee, meaning our […]

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What should I expect at my initial attorney meeting on my Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?

The most important thing to remember when meeting with your attorney for the first time is that you are only hurting your Chapter 7 Bankruptcy case if you are not open and honest with your attorney.  Your attorney needs to have a clear and precise understanding of your financial situation in order to advise you […]

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If my personal injury claim exceeds the amount of the liability insurance, can I sue the at fault driver?

If my personal injury claim exceeds the amount of the liability insurance, can I sue the at fault driver? Yes. If you find yourself in a situation where the liability insurance proceeds are insufficient to pay for all of your medical bills and pain and suffering, then you still have a claim against the at […]

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