Gene Warhurst

Before deciding whether to accept or reject a settlement offer, there are a number of things to take into account. Your specific situation and the amount of compensation you are due will be taken into account while making the judgment. You can also be entitled to non-economic damages like pain and suffering in addition to economic ones. Although it might be challenging to place a monetary figure on these losses, they can be quite effective in pressuring an insurance provider to make a reasonable settlement offer. The statute of limitations is a deadline by which you must resolve your personal injury claim or bring legal action. Your legal rights will be presumed to have been surrendered if you fail to do so, and if the statutory time has passed, you are no longer able to file a lawsuit. Additionally, the longer a claim goes unresolved, the greater the chance that crucial evidence may be destroyed and witnesses' memories of what happened will grow hazy. This could unjustly impair t...

Whether you’re a law enforcement officer , public health professional, or family member of someone who has considered suicide, you have a responsibility to prevent it. But there are limits to this duty. Learn how to recognize warning signs, know how to help, and understand your legal rights. And don’t be afraid to ask for help if you think your friend or loved one is considering suicide. A person with suicidal thoughts might show a number of warning signs. These can be behavioural or physical, but sometimes they are subtle and may not be obvious to others. For example, they might suddenly become calm or start feeling a sense of hopelessness. They might also be displaying unusual behaviors with guns, pills or other lethal items. The best way to identify someone who may be at risk for suicide is to listen to their concerns and offer support. This will not make them feel more likely to kill themselves, but it may help them get the help they need and reduce their risk of acting on their su...