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Frequently Asked Questions
These are some of the most common questions our clients always want answers to:
2. How are my cost paid? Cost are expenses, other than, attorney fee's, associated with the case. Examples of cost: Filing fee's, obtaining medical records, deposition transcripts, and retaining the necessary experts. We pay all cost up front. When the case is resolved the cost are paid back. There is no interest charged. 3. How much is my case worth? Although most lawyers may have a sense of the value of each case at the beginning, evaluation of many factors is prudent. At some point after a thorough evaluation of the evidence and a proper work up of the case the Lawyer handling the case will provide information as to his opinion on value. Generally this occurs later in the case. The Lawyers opinion of value does not mean there is a guarantee of any recovery. 4. Who will work on my case? Our staff includes two experienced lawyers, one secretary, a receptionist and an investigator. The Lawyer will meet with you and obtain all the necessary information. The Lawyer will be involved with your case the entire time. However, clients will deal with our Secretary in providing some information such as medical status on an ongoing basis. We like to be kept informed of any and all changes in our clients' medical picture as time goes on. The Lawyer makes all decisions within the office to send the client to medical experts outside the clients regular doctors. 5. How long will my case take? Some of our more complex cases can take 1 to 3 years to resolve or to go to trial. Smaller cases where clients have finished treatment can expect to see resolution within 6 to 12 months. There is no set rule on how long a case can take to resolve. 6. Will my case have to go to trial? Most cases never go to trial. The better the case the better the chance the case will resolve. However, we do not have control over what the defendant will finally offer to resolve your case. If the case can not be resolved fairly, the case will be tried. At any time the client can opt to resolve his or her case prior to trial. 7. What happens if I lose at trial? What most lawyers never tell you, and most advertisements never show you is there are some risk involved with going to trial. Although your Lawyer may not receive compensation unless he or she wins the case, if you go to trial and lose, you may be required to pay the Defendant his or her cost. We explain this risk to each client prior to trial. At that point our clients are fully informed and can make the right decision. We strongly believe in fully explaining all the good things and bad things associated with trial to our clients. |
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How is the attorney paid?