What is a Retainer for a Lawyer?

August 8, 2025

Have you heard the term “retainer” thrown around when it comes to lawyers? Unless you’ve hired one before, you might not know the ins and outs of a lawyer’s retainer and what it really means for your case. So, what is a retainer? In its simplest form, a legal retainer …

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Will a personal injury settlement affect my Social Security benefits?

August 7, 2025

Yes, if you receive benefits from the Social Security Administration (SSA), your personal injury settlement funds could affect whether you still get benefits or lower the amount you receive each month. Whether receiving a personal injury settlement affects SSI depends on which type of benefits you receive. If you plan …

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What Are Economic Damages [In-Depth Guide]

August 7, 2025

All road users are required to provide a duty of care, and when that is breached, it can result in accidents and injuries. The affected victim may be given the right to seek compensation for the financial losses incurred by the event. This includes acquiring the total value of their …

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$12 Million Settlement in Jacksonville Negligent Security Wrongful Death Case

August 6, 2025

A $12 Million settlement has been reached in a negligent security and wrongful death lawsuit filed on behalf of the estate of Marvin Ousley, a father of six who was shot and killed at the Waters Edge Apartments in Jacksonville, Florida. The case was litigated by Pedro Echarte and Michael Haggard of The Haggard Law Firm, nationally recognized leaders in premises …

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What Are Compensatory Damages? [An In-Depth Guide]

August 4, 2025

Compensatory damages, also referred to as actual damages, are granted to restore a person to the position they were in prior to the accident or injury.  In car accident cases, for instance, this can include reimbursement for: Cost of future medical expenses Reimbursement for property damage Physical and emotional …

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