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F.A.Q.
What the basic types of attorney compensation arrangements?
There are three basic types of attorney compensation arrangements–contingency fee, hourly fee, and flat fee– but there are variations of each arrangement.
What can I expect to receive if my case settles?
After a case is settled, meaning that the case did not go to trial, the attorneys receive the settlement funds, prepare a final closing statement, and give the money to their clients. Once the attorney gets the settlement check, the clients will also receive their balance check.
What happens at a deposition in a lawsuit?
At depositions, witnesses appear at a predetermined time and place and give testimonies under oath. Depositions typically occur during the discovery phase of a lawsuit and have two purposes: first, to learn what the witnesses know and record their testimonies, and second, to allow both parties to learn all of the facts before their trial so that no one is caught off-guard during the trial.
What are the benefits and disadvantages of out-of-court settlements?
You should have all necessary information regarding out-of-court settlements before making a decision, in order to assess how they may be beneficial and when to consider other options like saving time, guaranteed compensation, reducing costs, and maintaining your privacy.
Who is responsible for airplane accidents?
Individuals who survived an aviation accident can recover damages for their physical bodily injury, pain, and suffering, loss of wages, and medical bills, both past, and future.
What do I do if the insurance company denies liability?
If an insurance company denies liability, the plaintiff has to prove liability by using the police report or getting help from a specialized attorney who can gather witness statements to clarify liability and medical reports to prove the severity of the case.
How to file a third-party car insurance claim?
Third-party insurance claims are filed with someone else’s insurance company and protect the person who has suffered an injury or loss (both the driver and their passengers) as a cause of the negligent actions of another driver.
What damages can be recovered in a wrongful death lawsuit?
The damages that can be recovered in a wrongful death case include economic damages, such as medical costs, funeral costs, the loss of the decedent’s financial contributions, and non-economic damages that can consist of compensation for grief and the loss of companionship. In some cases, punitive damages can be recovered, as well.
What can I recover from a product liability lawsuit?
From a product liability lawsuit, you can recover economic damages, which can include medical care, lost wages, loss of earning capacity, loss of services provided for the family, and noneconomic damages, which usually include pain and suffering, mental anguish, physical impairment and loss of enjoyment of life. Punitive damages can also be awarded in certain cases.
Do medical malpractice attorneys work on contingency?
Yes, most medical malpractice attorneys work on a contingency fee arrangement or for a reasonable percentage of the settlement or awarded damages. The most common contingency fee is slightly above 20% of the settlement or award, but you can negotiate the fee at the outset of your case, for example, during the initial free consultation.
Who is liable in an emergency room malpractice case?
Hospitals are responsible for malpractice cases involving their employees. In many cases, the doctor, who is not employed, but contracted to administer certain services, is liable for malpractice. In the Emergency Room (ER), hospitals are often held responsible for the medical malpractice of all ER practitioners.
What assets are untouchable in a high net worth divorce?
Separate property acquired before marriage is not typically split up in a high net worth divorce. This includes gifts, inheritances, trust funds, or even real estate, but some exceptions can enter into force and turn such assets into marital property.
What if both drivers have the same insurance company?
If both drivers involved in a car accident have the same insurance company, then the company will assign two different adjusters to two separate claims that will attempt to come to a liability agreement among themselves, and one insurance policy will make payments to another.
What type of lawyer do I need in the case of a house fire injury?
A personal injury attorney is the type of attorney who can help you deal with the person or company responsible for your house fire injury. The manufacturing company of a defective product or any other potential defendant will certainly have a lawyer to minimize liability and damages. That’s why you should also be represented by an experienced attorney who can gather and present evidence for your case.