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- Who compensates
me if I was injured due to the fault of someone else?
Anyone who is involved in an accident or
is injured due to the negligence of another is entitled to bring
a claim against the person(s) at fault or any other person or
entity who may have caused the injury. ^Top
- I cannot afford
an attorney. How can I obtain legal representation?
If you’re injured due to another
person’s fault, The Roberts Law Firm does not require you
to pay legal fees until we resolve your claim. Only after we obtain
compensation for your medical bills, expenses, and the pain you
have suffered do we receive a fee. And then our fee is limited
to a percentage of the compensation we obtain for you, this is
known as a contingency-fee. This means you have absolutely no
risk hiring The Roberts Law Firm to pursue your claim.
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- What is a contingency
fee agreement?
The Roberts Law Firm handles all personal
injury cases on a contingent-fee basis. That means you do not
pay any attorney fees unless you receive compensation for your
injuries. If we win or settle your case and you receive compensation
for your injuries, you pay a percentage of that compensation as
a fee for our service. If you do not win the case or settle, you
do not pay any attorney fees. There’s no risk to you! Generally,
if the case settles before we go to trial, you pay a smaller percentage
as an attorney fee. ^Top
- What is my case
worth?
The amount of money recovered for
any personal injury case depends on the facts of the situation,
the medical expenses involved in treating your injuries, and the
severity of your pain and suffering. Submit our on-line
consultation form for a no-cost review of your legal matter.
If you are injured in an accident that
was not your fault, or are injured in any way due to the negligence
of another, you may be entitled to compensation for the following:
- Medical expenses involved in treating
your injuries (doctors bills, physical therapy, chiropractic
care, massage therapy, etc.);
- Lost income (past and future);
- Pain, suffering, and inconvenience;
- Damage to personal property (vehicle
damage, damaged property inside the vehicle, etc.);
- Expenses associated with disability (child
care, shuttle service, medical supplies).
For a no-risk, free, valuation and opinion of your claim, fill
out an on-line consultation form. Be sure to include a description
of your injuries, medical bills to date, and a description of
how you were injured.
You may also call us to discuss your case and we will review
what you may expect from your case and your options. 1-800-349-5570.
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- What if I'm injured
as a passenger in a friend's car and the accident is my friend's
fault?
The friend is responsible for compensating
you for your injuries. Many people believe that they should not
make a claim simply because it is their friend. However, keep
in mind that if the friend has insurance, it is the insurance
company that will pay the damages. ^Top
- What if I'm injured
as a passenger in a car and the driver at fault doesn't have auto
insurance?
If you have your own auto insurance, and
it provides uninsured motorist coverage, you may submit a claim
for compensation to your own insurance company, even though you
were a passenger. ^Top
- What if I'm hit
by a car while riding my bike and the driver at fault doesn't
have auto insurance?
If you have your own auto insurance, or are
named as an additional insured on any other person’s auto
insurance, and such insurance policy provides uninsured motorist
coverage, you may submit a claim for compensation to your own
insurance company. ^Top
- What if I'm injured
in an auto accident and I don't have auto insurance?
If you are the driver of a vehicle involved
in an accident, even if you are not at fault, you cannot recover
damages for pain and suffering if you do not have automobile insurance.
However, you may still recover money to pay for property damage,
medical bills and lost income. ^Top
- Should I call an
attorney now or wait until I complete medical treatment?
To obtain the maximum value for your case
do not delay in contacting an attorney. There are time limits
for filing various types of claims - usually one to two years
after the accident, but sometimes much less, so act quickly.
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- Can't I just
settle my claim without an attorney?
Yes you can, but you will not receive the
same compensation for your injuries as a skilled attorney will
obtain for you. Insurance companies like it when you are unrepresented,
they know that you are not aware of the value of your claim and
will offer you significantly less than your claim is worth.
However, when an attorney is involved, the insurance company
now must consider the risk of litigation, the expense of trial,
and the quality of attorney when determining the amount of money
to offer on a claim. The value of your claim goes up when the
insurance company knows that there is a threat of litigation,
which is present when a respected law firm is representing you.
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- Can I still make
a personal injury claim if I was injured while working and have
received workers compenation benefits for my injury?
Yes. If the accident was caused by a third
party, or faulty equipment, you may still make a claim against
the party or manufacturer, although you were working and workers
compensation is paying your bills. Workers compensation does not
compensate you for your pain and suffering.
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- What is "attorney
client privilege"?
Attorney-client privilege means that any
legal information or matter that you discuss with your attorney
is completely confidential and the attorney cannot reveal that
information to anyone else. Aside from a few exceptions and unless
you consent to release legal information pertaining to your case,
your attorney is required, by law, to keep all of your information
confidential. ^Top
IMPORTANT: These questions and
answers are not meant to provide legal advice, but are for informational
purposes only. Most legal questions require complex answers. The
answers provided here may not be complete or fully accurate but
rather attempt to provide abbreviated answers.
For more detailed answers to
these questions, call our office at 949-719-6885 or 1-800-349-5570
to speak to an attorney regarding your case. |
