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A lawyer knows the law and is in a position to evaluate facts of your case to make a determination of the strength or weakness of your potential claim.
There are generally two categories of compensation an attorney receives for handling a case: attorneys’ fees and expenses. The attorneys’ fee compensates the attorney and his or her staff for the time and expertise it takes to handle your case. Sometimes attorneys agree to be paid on a contingency fee basis. This is when an […]
Yes. Depending on the issues in the case, some clients prefer to pay for services on an hourly basis, a retainer basis, or a combination of the two.
It is best to discuss your lawsuit only with your lawyers and no one else. When you discuss your case with friends, with the insurance company, or with anyone else, the information you discussed may find its way into the hands of an opposing attorney. Discussing your case with people other than your lawyer could […]
The value of a case differs based on the circumstances. Countless factors affect the value of a case. Your lawyer can begin to discuss the value of your case only after a thorough investigation of the case and all relevant facts. Every case is unique, and comparing your case to someone else’s can be counterproductive
For your own protection, you should not resolve your claim until it has been fully investigated. If your claim involves a physical injury, you should not settle until you have recovered or until you have completed treatment with your doctor.
There are a number of resources that may be able to help with these costs. They include compensation from trusts set up by asbestos companies, claims against manufacturers and distributors in court, and workers’ compensation claims.
A member of the asbestos disease team at the firm will be glad to talk with you by phone or in person at no charge and answer your questions. The firm looks for every possible option for compensation for you.
There are time limits for most claims depending on the diagnosis. The firm will be glad to help you understand those time frames for your circumstances at no charge.
Prescription negligence results in more than 550,000 injuries and over 100,000 deaths each year, according to the Journal of the American Medical Association.