Did you know that there is such a thing as comparative negligence? Prior to the 1960’s, only a few states had adopted this system, and while it can be confusing to understand, it’s important to know what it is and how it can affect your case if you’re involved in a personal injury lawsuit. …

Class action lawsuits are legal cases involving a large group of class members suing the defendant. The class members come together because they suffered similar harm due to the defendant’s negligence. The defendant in class action lawsuits is usually a large corporation or entity. Class actions provide a wide range of benefits for the class…

Law firms constantly look for ways to improve and enhance their business development to get new clients. Lawyers spend about 33% of their non-billable time on business development, and 41% would spend even more if they could procure new clients. Rather than spending unbeknownst amounts of dollars on print, TV, and online advertising that don’t…

What is a law firm CRM?

Customer Relationship Management software helps law firms build strong relationships with their current and potential clients through efficient and organized processes. Legal CRM software helps ensure no clients or opportunities slip through the cracks. CRM for lawyers is used to manage business development functions, including client intake, scheduling,…

One of the most crucial parts of any personal injury case is the medical information and records because PI claims are entirely dependent on what is contained in them. The existence, cause, and seriousness of a victim’s injuries must be established in order for a personal injury claim to be successful. Therefore, maintaining personal injury…

Personal Injury lawyers spend their days juggling everything from managing team activities to conducting client meetings to staying on top of critical deadlines. Finding the time to analyze in between the daily tasks and caseload is a challenge. The old-school approach is no longer sufficient. There’s not enough insight. Studies show failing to adapt to…

The most popular social network for business networking is LinkedIn, which has over 722 million users globally. According to the American Bar Association Websites & Marketing Survey, 76% of law firms use LinkedIn. A significant online presence on LinkedIn is advantageous for any lawyer who wants to gain new clients and establish themselves as…

Embarking in litigation is a serious undertaking that should not be taken lightly. Plaintiff litigation requires a lot of time, money, and resources (including personal injury case management software). Not to mention, it can be very stressful for plaintiffs, especially for those involved in high-stakes litigation. These types of cases can cause a lot…

Like any business, law firm expenses need to be carefully managed. Without legal practice analytics dashboards and any insight into expenses and operating costs, law firms may not know if they are operating profitability or if their pricing is on target. Therefore, even as busy as attorneys are, it is critical to invest in the…

Technology offers more opportunities than ever to live on the go. Our devices allow us to keep in touch with family and friends, but we can also stay in touch with colleagues and clients. While your office might be the hub of your business, you aren’t limited to that space. Take your business anywhere with…

Physical files and closed file storage have always placed a major burden on law firms of all types. However, this is especially true for personal injury firms, which can receive thousands of pages of records for a single, average case. This is exacerbated by the need to maintain files for many years after the case…

The question of whether or not a lawyer can have a work-life balance is one that’s often debated. Work-life balance is defined as equally prioritizing personal and professional activities in an individual’s life. Based on the definition of the term, it’s easy to see why this question is up for debate. Lawyers notoriously work long…

Do you use old technology in your personal life? For example, is your cell phone or computer more than five years old or even more than 3 years old? The answer is almost certainly “no. Why? Because the technology that old is obsolete. Unfortunately, despite keeping up with technology on the personal side, many personal…