Q:
Do I need a personal injury attorney?
A:Medical problems
caused by an accident may not be fully recognized for months or even years after
the accident. Losses from medical bills, decreased earning potential, and many
other problems can pile up unexpectedly. An attorney with experience representing
personal injury victims and negotiating with insurance companies can analyze
your case and determine fair compensation for your losses.
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Q:
How much is my case worth?
A: Compensation for your
injuries depends on several factors, including the extent of your injuries,
physical and mental pain and suffering, the amount and length of medical treatment,
economic hardship or financial loss, decreased earning potential, and physical
impairment and/or disfigurement.
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Q:
Should I accept an insurance company’s settlement offer?
A: Before accepting a settlement, it is always in
your best interest to consult an attorney. Adjusters work for the insurance
company, not for you. Their job is to settle the matter for the lowest possible
cost to the company. An attorney will work for you and ensure that a settlement
results in full compensation for your injuries. You don’t want to sign
away your rights only to later discover that your injuries and losses were worse
than you originally thought.
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Q:
Will I have to go to court?
A: Many injury claims
can be settled for their full value through negotiation, mediation or arbitration,
without you having to go to court. However, some complex cases may require that
you participate in legal proceedings.
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Q:
When should I call an attorney?
A: You should consult
an attorney as soon as possible after being injured. In most cases there are
time limits for filing claims after an injury occurs, and if this deadline passes,
your claim could be dismissed. In addition, finding witnesses and gathering
evidence to support your case becomes more difficult the longer you wait.
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Q:
How do I choose an attorney?
A: The success of personal
injury attorneys is based on several factors, including education, legal skill
and experience. The attorney you retain should have a proven record of winning
cases similar to yours and should be willing to thoroughly explain his or her
recommendations based on the specific details of your case. Your attorney should
also have extensive experience settling cases through negotiation and trying
cases in court. Another very important factor is for you to feel comfortable
with your attorney, and confident that your interests will be a top priority.
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Q:
Why should I retain your firm?
A: Our firm carefully selects its personal injury
cases, allowing us to focus more of our substantial resources and expertise
on each client. Our attorneys offer the professionalism, integrity and compassion
clients deserve. They personally will handle your case from its inception through
resolution and will not turn over your case to a paralegal.
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Q:
How much will the legal process cost?
A: We will be happy to provide you with a free, no
obligation evaluation of your personal injury claim. Our evaluation can only
be as accurate as the information you provide us with. Once we receive the requested
information, we will make every effort to contact you the very same day.
When you hire this firm to assist you with your personal injury claim,
no attorney's fees are paid unless a settlement or jury verdict is
secured. This is known as a contingency fee, meaning if no
compensation is recovered, then no fees are charged for our legal services.
We will also be reimbursed for all the costs we advance on your behalf. Our
contingency fee agreements are always reviewed with the client before the agreement
is signed by both client and attorney.
We accept personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis because we understand
that families can be ruined, both physically and financially, when a loved one
is seriously injured in an accident. Medical bills can mount quickly, and in
many instances, the injured family member misses work because of the injuries,
causing even greater financial hardship on the family. A contingency fee arrangement
allows you and your family to receive assistance at a time you need it most.
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For further information, call the Law Offices of Goren, Wolff & Orenstein, LLC.,
at 301-984-6266 or e-mail us at lawyers@gwolaw.com
We also offer consultation or
referral on other legal matters.
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