Posted On: February 24, 2012

Christopher Simon Named to Super Lawers for 2012

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The Simon Law Firm is pleased to announce that after being a Rising Star on the Superlawyers List for 2009, 2010 and 2011, Christopher Simon has been named a Georgia Super Lawyer for 2012.

Limited to the top 5% of lawyers in the state, the SuperLawyers are screened in a three step process through peer review and research. Our firm is proud to have been recognized for our dedication to our clients and diligence in the Courtroom.

Posted On: February 22, 2012

Do I Have to Sign a Release to Settle My Case?

What Does the Legal Language in an Insurance Company Release really Mean?

Once you have negotiated a settlement of your personal injury claim with the at-fault driver’s insurance company, you will be sent a Release document by the insurer, along with a letter asking you to sign the Release and return it before receiving your settlement check. Release documents are drafted by lawyers and for lawyers. They make little sense when read by anyone else. In an effort to demystify the language most often found in insurance company Releases, we have provided several typical Release paragraphs (bolded below) and explained their intended meaning.

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Posted On: February 13, 2012

Will the Car Insurance Company Pay My Medical Bills After the Accident?

The answer to the question of whether the other driver's car insurance will pay your medical bills after an accident they cause, lies in the nature of the medical care, the timing and the character of the insurance company you are dealing with.

Part 1: Emergency Room Care:

When you have been involved in a serious car crash, paying for your emergency health care is probably not the first thing on your mind. This is understandable. Survival and recovery are the primary concerns, and the fact that emergency care is often rendered before any mention is made of payment pushes the issue even further from your mind. Unfortunately for those with health insurance, hospitals often take advantage of a trauma patient’s preoccupation with their injuries, and ignorance of the medical system, to burden them with significant bills that they should not have to pay.

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Posted On: February 8, 2012

Car Accident Attorney Sued for not Paying Client's Medical Bill from Settlement

On Monday February 6, 2012, the legal newspaper for Fulton County, the Fulton County Daily Report ran an article about a Judge in Columbus ordering Kenneth S Nugent PC to pay $12,000 to Floyd Medical Center for a bill that originally cost $3,836.

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