FAQs
What is your representation going to cost me?
Should I provide a statement to an insurance company without a lawyer’s help?
What determines the amount I might recover?
Will I have to go to trial to recover damages?
What is considered “pain and suffering?”
How long do I have to file a legal claim?
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What is your representation going to cost me?
We operate on a contingency fee basis—you do not pay any legal fees until we win your case and collect damages for you.
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Should I provide a statement to an insurance company without a lawyer’s help?
It is in your best interests to provide only your contact information to an insurance company until you consult with a personal injury lawyer. The more significant your injuries, the more imperative it becomes to seek legal counsel before providing any statement.
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What determines the amount I might recover?
Every case addresses three issues:
- Liability—establishing someone’s negligence
- Damages—the amount that will fairly and adequately compensate you for your injuries
- Source of collection—insurance or other assets from which damages can be recovered
Will I have to go to trial to recover damages?
About 95 percent of personal injury cases filed settle prior to trial.
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What is considered “pain and suffering?”
Pain and suffering includes harm caused by physical injury and mental anguish experienced through avoiding activities you engaged in prior to your accident and the potential of surgery.
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How long do I have to file a legal claim?
It varies, depending upon the particular situation. Wrongful death claims must be filed within two years from the incident causing the death. Negligence claims typically must be filed within four years of the injury. You should consult an personal injury attorney for the specific time periods for any particular case.
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