If you feel you have a personal injury claim, please contact us today to schedule a free consultation with an attorney.
Do you have a personal injury claim?
An auto accident, fall, or other injury can often leave you with many questions. Will I still be able to work? How will I pay my bills? Who was at fault? Should I give a recorded statement to the insurance company? Our Jacksonville, Florida personal injury attorneys are dedicated to providing you with the help you need to answer these questions and address any other concerns you have.
How much money do I need to pursue legal action?
Personal injury cases are usually “contingent fee” cases, meaning the lawyer receives his or her payment out of the net settlement of the case if you win. If you lose, in most cases you will not be responsible to pay any attorney fees to your lawyer.
How much time will it take to complete my lawsuit?
It depends. Some cases are settled in as little as six months and others may take a few years. The amount of time will depend on: the length of your medical treatment, the severity of your injury, how many parties are involved, the insurance company and the insurance company’s lawyers, and whether your case will have to go to trial. Most cases are settled in mediation which means less time you have to wait to get compensated.
What is my case worth?
No attorney can tell you what your case is worth during the initial conference. However, here are some helpful things to know regarding the worth of your case:
No two law suits are exactly the same. Just because someone else settled for a certain amount does not mean that you can expect the same thing to happen in your case.
Keep your expectations realistic. No amount of money will make right a personal harm that was done to you. Most people do not get every penny they want or deserve.
Understand that settlement negotiations, mediation and trial (if necessary) take place much later in your case after all of the facts are known. Therefore, we cannot give you an opinion on what your case is “worth” in an initial conference. We can, however, advise you on the strengths and weaknesses of your case.