If you have never been in a car accident, you might expect to receive a car accident settlement right away. But what if 6 months has passed since your car accident? What if a year has passed since your car accident? You may be asking: why is my car accident settlement...

You were injured in a car accident. Immediately after the car accident, you decided not to pursue a car accident claim. Perhaps you were embarrassed to have an injury claim. Now, many months or even years after the car accident, you've changed mind and want to pursue...

How much can someone sue for in a car accident? Is there a minimum amount you can sue for in a car accident? Is there a maximum amount you can sue someone for in a car accident? Watch the video below to learn the answer! The full transcript is below.  ...

Simply put, car accidents are scary! Because many people do not have experience with car accidents or injury claims, they do not know what to do after a car accident. At Barthelette Law, we have substantial experience with car accidents. Here's what to do after a car...

How much does mediation cost? Do the parties split the cost of mediation? What is an average fee for a mediator? Check out the video below for the answers! The full transcript is below. How Much Does Mediation Cost?   https://youtu.be/21hyqnU-xC8   What Is A...

What is personal injury law? How do personal injury cases work? Check out our latest blog post where we discuss the basics of personal injury law! What is Personal Injury Law? Personal injury law, also known as tort law or torts, is the branch of law that deals with...

Because many clients have no experience with litigation, they often have no experience with mediation. As a result, my clients often ask many questions about the mediation process. A frequent question I receive is: Do I have to speak at mediation? This is a great...

In our last post, we discussed the basics of mediation. Because few clients have experience with mediation, we receive quite a few questions about it. A question we frequently receive from clients before mediation is: Do you have to settle at mediation? This is a...

What is mediation? How does it work? Where do the parties meet? Can the mediator make a final decision on a case? These are all important questions! Mediation is an incredibly important part of the civil litigation process. Indeed, it helps bring lawsuits - and...

In our prior blog posts, we talked about whether bicycle accident victims can recover damages for pain and suffering and their lost wages. What about your medical bills? Can you recover your medical bills in a bicycle accident? Check out the video below to see!  ...