I just settled my personal injury case. We were a week away from trial when we settled. When I got my money there was $5432 deducted for court reporter fees. What are they and why did I have to pay it? The typical fee agreement in personal injury and wrongful…
I need to hire a lawyer in a personal injury case. Should I take age into consideration? I am worried about hiring a law who lacks experience. I happen to think that 53 is a perfect age for a personal injury or wrongful death lawyer. In a couple weeks, I…
When I go on the Internet there seems to be lots of websites that will give me a list of lawyers. Are they good places to go to find a lawyer to help me in a personal injury or wrongful death case? Well, there is nothing particularly wrong with them.…
I was hit by a tractor trailer and my car was totaled. I spent 4 days in the hospital and it looks like I am going to miss several weeks of work. What do you charge for meeting with me to see if I want to hire you as…
The law I am thinking about hiring for my personal injury case advertises in the Yellow Pages that she is a member of the American Bar Association. That sure seems impressive, especially since the ads of other lawyers don’t mention that qualification. What does it mean? Many lawyers…
I had a surgery recently. The doctor made an error and I also died. I spent two extra days in the hospital. I am fine now but I want to sue him. You will have a difficult time finding a lawyer to help you with this case. Even assuming…
I was hurt when I was swimming and got run over by a jet ski. I have filed a lawsuit but am scared to death about going to trial. Will there be a trial? Now days, most cases do not go to trial. These statistics will give you an…
I met with a personal injury lawyer and she tried to tell me that she could help me win my case because the judge is a friend of hers. Will her relationship with the judge help me? Lawyers who say such things are scumbags. 99.9% of judges would never allow…
I notice that lots of personal injury lawyers advertise that they have received big settlements? Should that be a factor in determining what lawyer I should hire? That may tell you something, and may tell you nothing. Lawyers tell an old joke that goes like this: Do you know how…
I need to hire a personal injury lawyer. Should I ask if the lawyer has malpractice coverage or can I assume that the lawyer has the coverage because it is required by law to have it? Believe it or not, there is nothing in the law that requires lawyers to…