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What is Personal Injury?
A Personal Injury is any physical or mental injury to a person as a result of someone’s negligence or harmful act. Many insurance companies refer to Personal Injury as Bodily Injury.
Are auto accidents the only type of Personal Injury?
No. Auto accidents are the most common type of Personal Injury recognized by the general public. However, Personal Injury law also includes home accidents, boat accidents, airplane crashes, dog bites, defective products, failure to provide adequate security, and medical malpractice, just to name a few.
What should I do after an accident?
The most important thing is to get well – see your doctor & follow your doctor’s orders.
Do not discuss the accident or give a statement to the insurance company or attorney for the “at-fault” driver. Remember: “What You Say Can and Will Be Used Against You!” Instruct them to call your insurance company or your attorney.
Call an attorney to discuss your claim. Most attorneys do not charge for an initial consultation in accident cases.
What is a Contingent Fee?
A fee is contingent when it is conditioned upon your attorney’s successfully resolution of your case. And is often referred to as: “No fee unless you win.” However, the client is generally responsible for the “out-of-pocket” costs of litigation. A Contingent Fee is paid as a percentage of your monetary recovery (either settlement or court award).
What percent is the Contingent Fee?
In Personal Injury cases the general fee is 33% if your case is settled and 40% if a lawsuit is filed. In complex cases (such as Medical Malpractice), the typical fee may be 40% if your case is settled and 50% if a lawsuit is filed. In extremely complex cases, the fee might be higher. Most state Bar Associations require that you and your attorney enter into a written Employment Agreement. The agreement must set forth the Contingent Fee percentage in your case in the event of settlement, trial, or appeal, whether litigation expenses are to be deducted from the settlement funds, and if the deduction so to be made before or after the contingent fee is computed.
What are my Property Damage rights?
A. The duty of the insurance company for the “at-fault” driver is put you back in the place you were in immediately before the accident. You are entitled to have your car repaired to its pre-accident condition or receive its “fair market value”.
How do I know if I have a Personal Injury claim?
Whether a Personal Injury claim (a “tort”) exists is a matter of law. There are four elements to a “tort” claim:
- The “at-fault” person is under a duty to do or not to do something,
- The “at-fault” person breaches that duty,
- You suffer Damages, and
- Your Damages are the result of the “at-fault” person’s actions.
Do all Personal Injury claims go to trial
No. In fact, most Personal Injury claims are settled with the insurance carrier for the “at-fault” party.
I’m not the lawsuit type. What are my options?
Most Personal Injury claims do not become lawsuits. After you are fully recovered from your injuries, your attorney will file a claim with the insurance company. In most cases your attorney (with your approval) and the adjuster negotiate a fair monetary settlement for your injuries.
What monetary recovery is permitted in a Personal Injury claim?
Personal Injury Victims are entitled to recover money damages for all losses and expenses they incur as a result of an accident. The following is a partial list.
- Medical bills (doctor bills, hospital bills, surgery expenses, diagnostic charges, physical therapy, personal care nursing fees, prescription medicines, and others),
- Lost Wages, including overtime,
- Pain & Suffering,
- Physical Disability,
- Disfigurement,
- Permanent Scars
- Emotional Trauma,
- Mental Anguish,
- Loss of Enjoyment,
- Loss of Love & Affection,
- Embarrassment,
- Mental Disability,
- Property Damage,
- All out of pocket expenses (transportation charges, house cleaning, grass cutting, and others).
What is the value of my claim?
Until all the information on your injuries is available and all the facts of your case are known, the value of your claim is unknown. Attorneys are prohibited by state Bar Association rules from promising that they will obtain a certain amount of money for you.
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Jessica P.
Attorney Dawson is an amazing lawyer. He knew where to find the facts needed to assist me with my case. He was there for me every step of the way leaving no stone unturned. He will not back down and was there to help me when I needed him most. I am very happy with the results and would recommend his firm to anyone.
Rita S.
Mr. Dawson was an excellent help in regards to my accident. He was very communicative in letting me know what was going on in my case and helped get me the best result possible. His staff was very pleasant to work with as well. I would definitely recommend this law firm.
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