We are glad to offer a Pay Later option for our clients. This article details how this payment method works. What Is Pay Later? A Pay Later Option allows our clients to ensure their attorney is paid the full amount of the specified Retainer, without actually having to pay the full Retainer amount at once. […]
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Understanding Attorney Fees: How Lawyers Charge and What Clients Should Know
Hiring an attorney can feel overwhelming, especially when itcomes to understanding how legal fees work. Most people have heard terms like“retainer” or “litigation expenses,” but may not fully understand what thesecharges mean or how they affect the total cost of representation. This guide breaks down the billing terms you will encounterwhen working with The Lockwood Legal […]
Read more...Lawsuit against Michigan City Landlord Thomas Savinski for Inappropriate Behavior
Thomas Savinski: Michigan City’s Lecherous Residential Landlord We recently filed a lawsuit against Thomas Savinski for sexual harassment and sexual assault. Thomas Savinski, a residential landlord located in Michigan City, is the former owner of the Harmony Bar located at 1901 Franklin St. Michigan City, IN 46360. As our clients allege in their […]
Read more...How Mediation Works
How mediation Works Mediation is the process of settling a dispute with the guidance of an impartial third party. The parties can willingly engage in mediation or receive a court order to do so. Although court-ordered mediation is less frequent in personal injury cases, it can occur after filing the case but before the […]
Read more...What Are The Steps Of Filing A Lawsuit In Indiana
What is the first stages of a lawsuit? The first stage of a lawsuit is the filing of the complaint. Before that occurs, clients undergo a firm’s intake initial consultation. We discuss that process in our initial consultation section. Filing the complaint A complaint outlines all the allegations plaintiff believes he or […]
Read more...Why is there a fifteen day hold on settlement checks
There is a common scam out there. It goes something like this. Someone will contact an attorney or law firm. They claim they have a large case which needs to be settled. They sign a contract with the firm. The opposing party suddenly is interested in settling. A check is mailed to the firm. […]
Read more...Understanding Indiana’s Premises Liability Laws
Owners of residential and commercial properties are responsible for maintaining a safe environment for people who step on their property. This duty is known as the law of premises liability, and it holds owners accountable for accidents and injuries you might suffer on their property due to unsafe conditions. What types of accidents can […]
Read more...Why are swimming pools an attractive nuisance?
Why are swimming pools an attractive nuisance? A swimming pool might be an eye-catching addition to a home, but it can pose bodily harm to people. Because of this, swimming pools often belong to a category of property features called attractive nuisance. What is an attractive nuisance? An attractive nuisance is a […]
Read more...An Overview of Michigan Workers Compensation Benefits
An Overview of Workers’ Compensation Benefits Workers’ compensation (workers’ comp) helps people who get hurt or sick from the work they do. Sick or injured workers can get medical care, wage loss benefits, and vocational rehabilitation (VR). Most employers pay for workers’ comp insurance or are authorized to be self-insured. Michigan Workers […]
Read more...Michigan Workers Compensation Rules
Michigan Workers’ Compensation Rules There are basic rules an employee must follow to become eligible for Michigan workers’ compensation benefits. First, the employee must report the injury to his employer. By failing to notify your employer, you are potentially endangering your ability to obtain workers’ comp benefits. Like any insurance dispute, […]
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