Personal Injury FAQ's

How much do you charge to review a case?

The first appointment to discuss the facts of a potential case is free. If a fee agreement is entered into then any costs advanced are reimbursed to us at the conclusion of the case, assuming we are able to make a recovery on your behalf.

What is a contingency fee?

A contingency fee is a legal fee which is dependent upon the successful outcome of a claim. Most attorneys who specialize in bodily injury claims utilize a contingency fee agreement because injured clients often cannot afford to pay an attorney for service rendered on an hourly basis. The ultimate damage recovery provides a fund from which the attorneys' fees are paid. If there is no recovery, we receive no fee. Contingency fees are open to negotiation between attorney and client; however, in certain types of cases (claims on behalf of children, claims against health care providers, claims against the Federal Government, etc.) maximum fee limits are established by statute. Contingency fee agreements must be in writing signed by both the attorney and the client.

How much will I recover from a settlement or judgment?

There is no uniform method or formula for evaluating the settlement value or jury verdict potential in a given case. The value of a case depends upon factors including liability, nature and extent of injuries, nature and extent of permanent disability, economic losses, i.e., lost wages and medical bills, disfigurement, embarrassment, and other factors.

I was injured in a traffic accident by an uninsured motorist; what are my options?

According to Insurance Code §11580.2, insured motorists will arbitrate with their own Insurance Company for the injuries sustained by the uninsured driver and will receive compensation of their claim from their own Insurance Company. Their Insurance Company then has the right to seek reimbursement from the uninsured motorist.