Essential Guide for Clients

A. Except in the most obvious situations, it is almost impossible for an individual to know if they have a case. Call us for FREE advice. We are here to help you determine the value of your case. The first thing you should do is call us at (934) 500-4745
to talk with one of our team experts. In general, a case must have three key elements in order to have a strong case (NOTE: you may have a lesser case if any of these is lacking).

• LIABILITY- Is there someone who is LEGALLY at fault for the injury? In some states, like NY, juries can award a percentage of fault. In general, the more a defendant is at fault, the greater the award.
• DAMAGES – Was there significant injury or loss as a result of the incident?
• COLLECTABILITY – Does the person who is at fault have insurance or other assets that one can recover as part of an injury claim? In other words it doesn’t pay to take someone to court if they are unable to pay you any damages.

A. Yes, even illegal aliens have rights when it comes to injury cases. You will not be deported for bringing a case.

A. Yes, there are organizations which are available to provide money immediately to you while your case is pending.

A. We have many ideas and methods to help you work with ANY problem you face while your case is pending and your life is disrupted. You won’t know unless you ask (“Ask and ye shall receive.”)

A. Yes. We have access to a whole list of medical providers who will treat you on a fee basis while your case is pending. If you have no means to pay now- just ask us!

A. Most (90%) of cases settle, according to national statistics. It is less time consuming and expensive to have a case settle that to take it to court.

A. This is important because insurance companies keep track of law offices that bring cases to them. If the cases are prepared well, by a known and experienced lawyer, they usually deserve to be settled promptly. The companies know this and will be less likely to want to bring the cases to court against a strong and well prepared lawyer.

A. We have extended hours- while most other firms are available from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. A number of individuals will be working on your case as it progresses (your attorney, paralegals, legal secretaries, etc.) and any one of these “team members” will either be able to help you immediately or at least get back to you by the end of the business day. If you aren’t sure whether or not you have a case, or if you have just been injured in any way (i.e. you have not retained us as your attorneys yet), we provide 24 hour service to advise you of your options.

A. The NBTA (National Board of Trial Advocacy) provides a strict certification process (including testing) for attorneys that practice civil litigation. Has your attorney passed that test? Not many lawyers in this field even bother to qualify, let alone pass this strict test.

A. Yes. Under law you have the right to change attorneys at any time. The new attorney must obtain the file from the former attorney and a fair and appropriate split fee is decided between the two attorney’s offices. You do not have to pay more than the original fee. For example, you will still pay a single “one-third” fee but now the attorneys must share it based on the proportion of work each office has done. The client does not get involved in this as it is worked out between the attorneys.

A. Yes. We will provide you with a free evaluation of your case if you call us. Often we do not attempt to take over the case from the other attorney unless you decide that this is in your best interest and we believe we can help you obtain a better result and have a better experience. Many times we simply explain patiently what is occurring and send you back to your attorney a happier and more knowledgeable client.