Accident & Injury Questions

1. If I am involved in an auto or trucking accident, or hit by a drunk driver, do I really need a lawyer to represent my interests, or can I handle it directly with the insurance company?

This all depends on the nature and extent of your injuries. If you or a family member suffered little or no injuries, or injuries that required minor medical treatment with no lasting pain or disability, you may very well be able to deal with the insurance company to settle your claim. However, if your medical bills are mounting, you have some significant injuries, and it looks like you or a loved one will continue to have problems because of the injuries, we can help to protect your rights and maximize your recovery.

2. Is the timing when I contact a lawyer important if I have been involved in a car, trucking or boating accident?

Yes. The sooner we hear from you and can evaluate your potential claim, the sooner we can begin to protect your rights. We will begin our investigation, preserve evidence like photographs of the scene of the accident, and the condition of the involved vehicles. We will also promptly put the insurance company or business on notice that you are represented by a lawyer, and instruct them not to bother you, but to contact us directly to discuss your claim and injuries.

3. If I am involved in an accident and the insurance company or other driver calls me to talk about the accident or my injuries, is it okay to talk to them before contacting a lawyer?

If you feel that you have suffered any significant injury in an accident, we strongly recommend that you first call us to discuss your options. Insurance companies want to get to you quickly so that you will sign medical authorizations, and perhaps give a recorded statement that may hurt your case down the road. Before you talk to the insurance adjuster or the other driver, call us first so that we can discuss the facts of the accident, your legal rights, and assist you in making a decision whether or not you want or need a lawyer going forward.

4. Does your firm agree to take on every accident/injury case where the other driver or company is at fault?

No we don’t. Where there is little or no injury, and no risk of incurring future medical expenses or lost wages, we often encourage people to try to get the matter resolved directly with the insurance company or other party. We want to make sure that when we sign up to represent you, that we are bringing value to your claim by way of protecting your rights and by maximizing your recovery.

5. How do you charge for attorney fees? Will I have to pay any money up front for you to start working on my case?

We take all accident and injury cases, like motor vehicle accidents, slip and falls, product liability claims, on a contingency fee basis. This means that we do not charge any fees up front, and you only pay a reasonable percentage of your recovery for attorneys fees when we resolve the case for you by way of settlement or trial.

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