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When a child is injured because of someone else’s negligence, families quickly discover that the rules for compensation are different—and stricter—than adult claims. One key difference is the minor settlement process. Courts usually must review and approve any settlement for an injured child, and the funds are safeguarded until the child turns 18 (or another court-approved milestone). Below is a practical guide from the Law Offices of Wilkerson, Jones & Wilkerson to help you understand how these cases work, what to expect, and how to protect your child’s future. Why Settlements for Minors Are Treated Differently Children cannot legally sign contracts

When you file an injury claim, facts alone don’t always speak for themselves. Judges, juries, and even insurance adjusters often need trained interpretation to connect dots. That’s where expert witnesses make the difference. In personal injury cases, the right experts clarify what happened, prove why it happened, and quantify what it cost you—physically, financially, and emotionally. At the Law Offices of Wilkerson, Jones & Wilkerson, we rely on proven experts to turn complex issues into clear, persuasive evidence. What Is an Expert Witness—and Why Use One? An expert witness is a credentialed professional with specialized knowledge relevant to your case. Unlike

If you’ve been hurt in a crash, fall, or other accident, one of the first questions you’ll have is: “How do I pay a lawyer?” In personal injury cases, most firms—including Law Offices of Wilkerson, Jones & Wilkerson—work on contingency fees. That means you don’t pay upfront. The lawyer is paid a percentage of the money they recover for you, and if there’s no recovery, you typically owe no attorney’s fee. Below is a clear, plain-English guide to how contingency fees work, what they include (and don’t), and how to compare offers before you sign. What Is a Contingency Fee? A

If you’ve been hurt in a crash or other accident and used your health insurance for treatment, you may hear a new term during settlement talks: personal injury subrogation. It sounds technical, but the idea is simple—your health plan may want its money back from any settlement or verdict you receive. In this guide, the Law Offices of Wilkerson, Jones & Wilkerson breaks it down in plain English so you know what to expect, what’s negotiable, and how to protect your recovery. What is subrogation, really? Think of subrogation as a “stand-in” right. When your health insurer pays your medical bills