Frequent Questions
Frequent Questions
How much do you charge for your services?
Most the work done in our office is on a contingency basis. That means that the attorney takes a percentage of whatever the attorney recovers for the client. Most attorneys charge approximately a third of whatever is recovered. The percentage can be lower or higher, depending on the difficulty of the case or the work necessary to resolve the case. Our fees are typical, but vary, and you should Contact Us if you’d like more information. We also perform hourly or retainer based work if circumstances warrant.
What sort of guarantees do I get by hiring an attorney?
There are no guarantees. Hiring an attorney involves risk, just as handling a claim on your own does. All an attorney can guarantee is that he or she will do their best to represent your interests, and in most cases that will lead to a better result that if you had not hired an attorney.
What if I have an attorney and don’t want to use them anymore?
No one is forced to keep their attorney. But you many incur some cost if you leave one. Read your client/attorney fee agreement carefully, so that you know what you’ll be responsible for if you decided to leave.
I’ve been hurt in an accident, what do I do?
Go get medical attention. Your health and that of your family should always be your first priority. If your injury was caused by the fault or carelessness of another, you should consult with an attorney to determine if a claim can be made to recover compensation for what you’ve lost.
The person that caused my injury wants my medical records. Is that okay?
That depends on too many things to answer in a short paragraph. The easy answer is – consult with an attorney. Allowing the at-fault person or their insurance company look at your records too early, or to records which have nothing to do with your injury, can be fatal to any kind of claim.
I heard that some people hire attorneys and then they are left with little or no compensation while the attorneys take the rest. Is that true?
That depends on who, other than the attorney, needs to be paid. Sometimes those that are injured have really high medical bills that are left unpaid. Sometimes health or auto insurance require that any bills they paid for must be repaid by those truly responsible for your injury. If an attorney is able to recover compensation for the client, medical providers and insurers are entitled to a portion of that recovery, also. But more often than not, the client ends up with the majority of what the attorney is able to recover.