How to win your personal injury claim, 6th ed.

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How to win your personal injury claim, 6th ed.

Matthews, J. L.

Nolo

2006

289 pages

$29.99

Paperback

KF1257

A California lawyer clarifies the law determining fault for automobile, bicycle, and dangerous

premises accidents, and walks through the process of filing a claim without a lawyer. The practical guide explains insurance coverage, the compensation formula, the demand letter, settlement negotiation, and the formal settlement document. The sixth edition updates state law.

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