I don't know If I can afford to hire a lawyer. What should I do? If The Stellute Law Firm agrees to handle your case, you pay us absolutely nothing until you are awarded a settlement,
and then your payment only comes out of that settlement award. This is
known as working on a "contingency" basis. The attorney’s
fee is “contingent” upon your receipt of monetary compensation. How do I know if I have a case? If you have been injured or traumatized and believe it is the fault of someone else (including a company, person, or their property or pet) then you are likely to have a personal injury case.
What kind of monetary compensation will I get? As long as you have automobile insurance, which covered you or your car when the accident happened, you can make a claim under the uninsured motorists provision of your own automobile policy. You pay uninsured motorists premiums for this very reason and are entitled to make a claim.
What happens if the person who caused the accident does not have automobile insurance? As long as you have automobile insurance, which covered you or your
car when the accident happened, you can make a claim under the
uninsured motorists provision of your own automobile policy. You pay
uninsured
motorists premiums for this very reason and are entitled to make
a claim.
What is medical payments coverage? When can I use it?
Medical payments coverage is an optional coverage you may elect
on your own personal automobile policy. The purpose of this coverage
is to pay for medical expenses up to a predefined limit when an injury
occurs as a result of an accident while in, on or about your car. This
coverage is not only afforded to you should you be injured while in your
motor vehicle, but provides coverage to any passenger who may also be
injured in your vehicle.
What happens during a personal injury lawsuit? Your personal injury firm will determine the facts of your case
and will contact the legal representation of the company or person
you are filing a grievance against. Most personal injury cases are
settled
before any trial is needed.
What should I do if I'm ready to seek legal advice? Write down all of the specifics of the incident that you can. This
will include knowing approximately where and when the incident took place.
Keep records of all of your medical expenses, including physical therapy
and driving expenses.
What's the difference between a class-action lawsuit, civil suit, and criminal suit? A class-action lawsuit is a lawsuit seeking monetary award for
damages done to a large number of people. Frequent class-action
lawsuits occur against corporations for some product defectiveness or
defective
drug problem.
What if I need a second opinion? Second opinions on personal injury cases are common and easy to
get. You may need a second opinion on your case if a law firm declines
to handle your case. Typically law firms will let you know if they
are not going to take your case fairly quickly, which can allow you
time
to consult with several others.
How soon should I file a lawsuit? You should contact a personal injury law firm as quickly after the incident as possible. Try to document the incident with police and medical records and avoid signing any statement or papers from anyone else. |