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					 Do I have a case? 
							
			
			
		
						
				
									You don’t have to determine that on your own! If you’re unsure about whether or not you have a case, please give us a call. We offer free consultations, so you have nothing to lose, but could gain compensation for any losses you may have experienced.								
				
					 How long do I have to file a personal injury case? 
							
			
			
		
						
				
									This varies by state. However, these types of cases need to be filed ideally as soon as possible while the evidence is still fresh.								
				
					 What damages are available in a personal injury case? 
							
			
			
		
						
				
									There are two common types of damages: punitive and compensatory. Compensatory damages may include medical bills, property damage, lost income, mental anguish, and more. Punitive damages aren’t as common as compensatory, but are rewarded when the defendant has been especially egregious.								
				
					 Do I still have a case even if I was partly at fault? 
							
			
			
		
						
				
									This also varies by state, but in most cases, you should be able to move forward with your case even if you were partly at fault. It’s best to have an experienced attorney on your side for a complicated matter like this one.								
				
					 How long will it take to reach a settlement? 
							
			
			
		
						
				
									Unfortunately, there is no good way to predict a timeframe for settlements. The majority of personal injury cases do not go to trial, but the settlement process itself can vary from case to case. Having a lawyer that is well-versed in all types of cases can cut down on the amount of settlement time.								
				
					 Do I need an attorney for a personal injury case? 
							
			
			
		
						
				
									It’s nice to have a lawyer on your side fighting for your compensation. Insurance companies will often try to take advantage of people without the personal injury experience. Let us help you if you think you have a case.								
				
					 How do I pay for an attorney in a personal injury case? 
							
			
			
		
						
				
									We offer our services on a contingency basis. There are no attorney fees unless we collect on your behalf!								
				
					 What do I do after a car wreck? 
							
			
			
		
						
				
									If you have been hurt, seek medical attention first. Depending on the situation, if you are able to and don’t need to be rushed to the ER, take some videos or pictures of the accident scene. Make sure to also get any contact information for witnesses. You might find this part difficult, but do not admit fault in any way. This means no apologies to the other driver. Anything you say can be used against you later. If the accident was not your fault and you’d like to seek compensation, then you would call a personal injury attorney.								
				
					 What if I don’t feel hurt after a car wreck? 
							
			
			
		
						
				
									Even if you don’t feel like you’ve been hurt following an accident, it’s best to get yourself checked out by a medical professional when you can. Your adrenaline will be rushing through your body in the event of a car wreck, which will dull any pain you may have felt otherwise.								
				
					 Should I speak with an insurance adjuster? 
							
			
			
		
						
				
									Never speak with an insurance adjuster. If you already have a personal injury attorney, promptly ask them to call your lawyer instead. They are more than likely trying to get a statement from you that would reduce, or altogether eliminate, liability.								
				
					 Do I have a case? 
							
			
			
		
						
				
									You don’t have to determine that on your own! If you’re unsure about whether or not you have a case, please give us a call. We offer free consultations, so you have nothing to lose, but could gain compensation for any losses you may have experienced.								
				
					 How long do I have to file a personal injury case? 
							
			
			
		
						
				
									This varies by state. However, these types of cases need to be filed ideally as soon as possible while the evidence is still fresh.								
				
					 What damages are available in a personal injury case? 
							
			
			
		
						
				
									There are two common types of damages: punitive and compensatory. Compensatory damages may include medical bills, property damage, lost income, mental anguish, and more. Punitive damages aren’t as common as compensatory, but are rewarded when the defendant has been especially egregious.								
				
					 Do I still have a case even if I was partly at fault? 
							
			
			
		
						
				
									This also varies by state, but in most cases, you should be able to move forward with your case even if you were partly at fault. It’s best to have an experienced attorney on your side for a complicated matter like this one.								
				
					 How long will it take to reach a settlement? 
							
			
			
		
						
				
									Unfortunately, there is no good way to predict a timeframe for settlements. The majority of personal injury cases do not go to trial, but the settlement process itself can vary from case to case. Having a lawyer that is well-versed in all types of cases can cut down on the amount of settlement time.								
				
					 Do I need an attorney for a personal injury case? 
							
			
			
		
						
				
									It’s nice to have a lawyer on your side fighting for your compensation. Insurance companies will often try to take advantage of people without the personal injury experience. Let us help you if you think you have a case.								
				
					 How do I pay for an attorney in a personal injury case? 
							
			
			
		
						
				
									We offer our services on a contingency basis. There are no attorney fees unless we collect on your behalf!								
				
					 What do I do after a car wreck? 
							
			
			
		
						
				
									If you have been hurt, seek medical attention first. Depending on the situation, if you are able to and don’t need to be rushed to the ER, take some videos or pictures of the accident scene. Make sure to also get any contact information for witnesses. You might find this part difficult, but do not admit fault in any way. This means no apologies to the other driver. Anything you say can be used against you later. If the accident was not your fault and you’d like to seek compensation, then you would call a personal injury attorney.								
				
					 What if I don’t feel hurt after a car wreck? 
							
			
			
		
						
				
									Even if you don’t feel like you’ve been hurt following an accident, it’s best to get yourself checked out by a medical professional when you can. Your adrenaline will be rushing through your body in the event of a car wreck, which will dull any pain you may have felt otherwise.								
				
					 Should I speak with an insurance adjuster? 
							
			
			
		
						
				
									Never speak with an insurance adjuster. If you already have a personal injury attorney, promptly ask them to call your lawyer instead. They are more than likely trying to get a statement from you that would reduce, or altogether eliminate, liability.								
				 
								 
								 
								 
								 
								 
								 
								 
								 
								 
															 
															 
															 
															 
															