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The People’s Lawyer’s Tip of the Day
No health insurance or limited coverage--negotiate with your health care providers. You can negotiate the cost of almost all medical services, and often receive discounts between 10-50%. Let your health care provider know you are self-pay and ask if the price can be adjusted.
Benefits of Class Action Lawsuits
Class action lawsuits frequently get a bad rap as benefitting only the lawyers who bring them with little to no financial benefit for class members. Reports of class action attorneys receiving millions in fees while their clients receive only nominal compensation like merchandise coupons have tainted the public's perception of class action lawsuits. However, class actions serve an important function in the American judicial system and provide many benefits to the American public. Click here for more.
Plant a Garden, Harvest Savings
Some "green thumbs" are taking an old-fashioned approach to soaring grocery bills by growing their own food. Like people who planted "victory gardens" in response to World War II rationing, these frugal foodies are tending backyard plots of vegetables, fruits and herbs. But can a tomato plant really save you more than $50? Click here for more.
Reducing Electricity Bills
Warning! Your electricity bill may shock you. Rising fuel costs are pumping up the cost of your electricity. Here's a look at what's in store and how to combat those higher prices. Click here for more.
How to Sue in Small Claims Court
Small claims court is the real "People's Court." Small claims court provides a place where you can go to get back money that someone owes you. In small claims court, trials are informal. Most people who appear in small claims court do not have a lawyer. The purpose of small claims court is to provide an informal, uncomplicated proceeding to resolve small disputes which do not involve enough money to warrant the expense of formal litigation. There is only one major restriction in small claims court, the amount involved cannot exceed $10,000. Click here for more.
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For the Lawyers
Vioxx judgment reversed. A Texas appellate court has reversed a jury's finding of liability, holding the plaintiff failed to establish causation. The court noted that for plaintiff to prevail he must establish causation and "if there are other plausible causes of the injury or condition that could be negated, the plaintiff must offer evidence excluding those causes with reasonable certainty." Click here for more.