Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to come to you or can you come to me?

You can do either. Often our potential clients have been hurt, so we often meet with them at home, sometimes before they are released from a hospital. We make every effort to make it convenient and to get as much information ahead of time so you can get your questions answered and make a decision about how you want to proceed while we are together.

What is it going to cost me to meet with you?

To meet with us initially does not cost you anything. Our first consultation we keep to about 30-60 minutes, and that is a free consultation. If we decide to work together, our agreement requires that you pay us a portion of the settlement or trial verdict we obtain. This is usually between 30 and 40 percent depending on whether we have to go to trial or there are other expensive aspects to discovering what we need to know along the way. For instance, sometimes we need to have an expert reconstruct an accident scene or review copious medical records. We talk about this at the outset and as we go along. Our costs are paid back to us at the conclusion of your case too. We provide a very detailed authorization that lists all the expenses and we review that with you shortly before we receive money on your behalf. We take all of this seriously because we know that your time is valuable, and we have to decide very carefully how to spend our time and resources as well.

What are my legal rights in this particular situation?

There are no two cases exactly alike, and there are many legal nuances. Something as seemingly inconsequential as what you say or do (beyond the obvious) could affect your rights in ways that can be either confusing or even not apparent to you, so coming to a qualified professional who specializes in your type of problem is critical. When we have the facts, we will provide you with an analysis of your position and give you options about how to proceed.

What are my rights with my insurance company?

Your relationship with your insurance company is contractual so your policy is helpful in answering some questions. But again, the law changes, your policy becomes updated, etc. and you should have a qualified professional who is experienced in your type of problem review your circumstances and see how your contractual rights might be affected.

Who pays my bills?

When you are hurt in a car crash, and you are covered for medical treatment, your own company will cover some of the costs at first. But then we review other possibilities, other coverages, such as what might be carried by the negligent driver, and numerous other types of potential coverages. Sometimes people have private medical coverage or health coverage through their employer that might pay too. But there are many dependencies about when and how much these different insurance policies cover, and we understand this maze extremely well.

I need treatment. What do I do?

Go to the doctor. Find out what’s wrong, and get the treatment that the doctor recommends. Tell the doctor what happened and give the doctor as much information as possible.