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Tullio A. D’Angela Receives Peer Review Rating™

Tullio A. D’Angela Receives Peer Review Rating™

Martindale-Hubbell has recognized Tullio A. D’Angela with a Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rating.TM

Tullio A. D’Angela was given an “AV” rating from his peers, which means that he was deemed to have very high professional ethics and preeminent legal ability.  Only lawyers with the highest ethical standards and professional ability receive a Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rating.

Tullio A. D’Angela Receives Peer Review Rating™

Tullio A. D’Angela Receives Peer Review Rating™

Martindale-Hubbell has recognized Tullio A. D’Angela with a Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rating.TM

Tullio A. D’Angela was given an “AV” rating from his peers, which means that he was deemed to have very high professional ethics and preeminent legal ability.  Only lawyers with the highest ethical standards and professional ability receive a Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rating.

Social Media and Privacy Considerations in Personal Injury

Social Media and Privacy Considerations in Personal Injury

In today’s digital age, social media has become an integral part of our lives. It allows us to connect with friends, share our thoughts, and express ourselves. However, the use of social media can be disruptive to a personal injury matter and can have serious legal implications.

What to do After a Motor Vehicle Accident

What to do After a Motor Vehicle Accident

Following an accident, a person can be quite shaken and really does not know what they have to do.  This is a brief list of things that should be done following a motor vehicle accident to ensure everything this documented as properly as possible.

Why investigation matters in a personal injury claim

Why investigation matters in a personal injury claim

The purpose of personal injury claims is to compensate the injured party for their losses and damages, such as: medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering, and loss of enjoyment of life.  However, personal injury claims are not always simple or straightforward. They involve complex legal issues that require the expertise and guidance of a qualified personal injury lawyer. One of the most important reasons to conduct a thorough investigation in personal injury claims is to establish the liability of the responsible party. Liability is the legal term for fault or responsibility for causing an injury. In order to succeed in a personal injury claim, the injured party must prove that the other party owed them a duty of care, breached that duty of care, and caused their injury as a result. 

Credibility is Key

Credibility is Key

When I meet prospective clients to discuss their personal injury matter, I stress the importance of credibility and how they present as a witness.  This is especially so in cases where the client has a pre-existing history of medical issues and their injuries from the accident are, in large part, soft tissue in nature.

You Need an Experienced Personal Injury Lawyer

You Need an Experienced Personal Injury Lawyer

Personal injury law is a complex and highly specialized field, and it requires a skilled and experienced personal injury lawyer to navigate the legal system successfully. When you suffer an injury due to someone else's negligence or a denial of your long-term disability benefit, you may be entitled to claim compensation. However, securing this compensation can be a complicated and challenging process, and you need an experienced personal injury lawyer to represent you and fight for your rights. 

Chronic Pain: A Challenging Personal Injury Claim

Chronic Pain: A Challenging Personal Injury Claim

One of the biggest challenges in chronic pain cases is the lack of objective evidence to support the claim. Unlike broken bones or other physical injuries, chronic pain is not visible and cannot be easily measured or quantified.

Best Thing You Can Do in Your Personal Injury Claim

Best Thing You Can Do in Your Personal Injury Claim

When you are involved in a personal injury claim, you put your past medical history into issue.  It is imperative that you provide accurate information about your past medical history to those healthcare professionals who evaluate and treat you post-accident. Your past medical history is a crucial piece of evidence that will be used to determine the extent of your injuries from an accident and the value of your claim.

Structured Settlements: Are They Right for You?

Structured Settlements: Are They Right for You?

A structured settlement is a guaranteed tax-free monthly payment, only available to people who are settling personal injury claims. It is created when a part of a personal injury settlement is deposited with a life insurance company in exchange for guaranteed tax-free payments for a plaintiff’s lifetime or a certain period.

Statutory Deductible for Motor Vehicle Accidents Increases

Statutory Deductible for Motor Vehicle Accidents Increases

In 1990, Ontario ushered in a new statutory system to govern motor vehicle accidents called the Ontario Motorist Protection Plan. It established a statutory threshold that limited those who could claim for injuries from a motor vehicle accident. At the time, there was no statutory deductible in place. The purpose of the system was to remove minor claims from the legal system and essentially keep insurance premiums at a reasonable level.

7 Pitfalls to Avoid in Personal Injury Claims

7 Pitfalls to Avoid in Personal Injury Claims

Often I am asked by new clients what they can do to improve their chance of recovery.  Over my career, I have noted several ways that a personal injury client can adversely impact their own claim. Here are a few examples.