The statute of limitations can vary based on different states and the type of claim you are filing. It is important to consult an attorney as soon as possible to ensure the statute of limitations on your case does not expire. Once this happens there is rarely anything that can be done to revive the case.

We take most cases on a contingency fee basis. A contingency fee means that we received a portion of what we recover for you. This means that if we are unable to recover any amount for you, then we will receive no payment. 

There is a multitude of answers here, but a non-exhaustive list of tips is:

• Call 911 and make sure that emergency responders are notified to give aid to any injured parties.
• Call the police. If a police officer deems the other party to be at fault this will be helpful, should you need to pursue a personal injury claim. This also prevents the other party from fleeing without taking responsibility.
• Take pictures- this could be valuable evidence of what actually happened. Photographing the scene, your injuries, and other damage will help preserve what happened.
• Get the Contact Information of Witnesses- Name, Phone, and Address are preferred as any of these could change at any time after the accident. Having all three gives you the best chance of being able to find the witness later if needed.
• Contact an Attorney- Having an attorney involved as soon as possible gives you the best chance to make sure you are properly guided through the multitude of potential legal issues regarding your claim.
   

It Depends…

The value of a case depends on a lot of issues. For a brief, but non-exhaustive primer, see our Injuries page. The fact is that at the beginning of a case it is impossible to say what the value is because we cannot determine what your injuries are, how long treatment will take, how expensive treatment will be and if any injuries will be lasting. This is before even getting into issues of liability or other things that can affect the value of a claim.

No lawyer can or should guarantee victory or any other result. Even the most clear cut case could be lost if put in front of the wrong jury. We seek to guide our clients to make informed decisions and advise them on the strategy that will result in their walking away with the highest compensation possible. The client is always free to disregard or follow any advice, but should do so with full knowledge that there is no such thing as a slam dunk case.

Usually not, but it is possible. In today’s legal world, the reality is most cases will settle before they go to trial. This does not mean that you won’t have to go to court for some other hearing (i.e. a settlement conference). How likely it is you have to appear depends on many factors, including but limited to: the type of case, who the defendant is, how much you are demanding to settle. The fact is that while trial is not the norm, it is always a possibility.

In almost all cases the claim will be paid by an insurance company. This can be confusing as the named defendant is usually the party that is at-fault. For Example, in a case where Jane Doe injures John Doe, the case would be named John Doe v. Jane Doe. If Jane’s insurance company were American Family Insurance though, they would be the one likely paying any settlement or judgment amount. This is not always the case, but typically an insurer is the one who actually pays in a lawsuit as opposed to an actual person.