Michelle Eddy is a staunch consumer advocate, fresh libertarian convert, and proud mother of three. Besides her legal career, she enjoys blogging about topics related to her expertise and life experience, like parenting, child development, education, and law. In her writings, Michelle places emphasis on helping people to fight for their rights. She also works as a regular contributor to onmyside.com. Her favorite quote is: “Sir, we are outnumbered 10 to 1". "Then, it is a fair fight".
In most cases, reckless or aggressive driving generates no significant benefits for drivers. It might shave five minutes off a commute or give a driver an inappropriate mental boost. Those questionable benefits aren’t worth the cost of an accident.
It’s not universally true that you can get a bigger award in a trial, but it’s worth exploring the option if the settlement offer is a lowball offer.
While no amount of money can make up for your loss, it may be essential to get a settlement simply to carry on if the accident victim was the primary earner for the family.
While a long drawn out legal battle is not what anyone wants to have to deal with while also mourning the death of a loved one, unfortunately, it might be necessary.