Answers to commonly asked questions from the experts on Thervo.
How much does a personal injury lawyer cost?
A personal injury lawyer typically charges 30% to 40% of whatever you win in a settlement. This type of compensation is called a contingency fee and provides much more peace of mind than out-of-pocket hourly or flat rates. Some firms use a sliding scale that reduces the percentage charged as the award goes up.
Personal injury lawyer fees go towards:
Court and filing costs
Travel expenses
Copying and mailing documents
Consulting and research
What is a personal injury lawyer?
A personal injury lawyer represents clients who have been injured by a person, business, or government. This includes physical injuries as well as reputation, psychological harm, or economic damage. This type of lawyer must have a bachelor's degree and law degree. Most states also require passing the bar exam before the lawyer can practice law or take on clients.
Do I need a personal injury lawyer?
You may need a personal injury lawyer if you have suffered injuries through no fault of your own, whether they're physical or otherwise. Common case types include:
Car or truck accidents
Slip and fall accidents
Medical malpractice
Negligent security
Defamation
Unlawful imprisonment
Wrongful death
Can I fire my personal injury lawyer?
You can fire your lawyer at any time if you feel they are not representing you properly. Though getting a new lawyer may seem daunting or uncomfortable, it may be worth it if your current lawyer does not:
Return your calls or messages
Seem familiar with or concerned about your case when you do talk
Communicate or update you regarding your case
Is it worth getting a personal injury lawyer?
Getting a personal injury lawyer is worth it if you have been wrongfully injured. Compensation varies from case to case, but many clients receive substantial rewards that help make up for hospital visits, loss of work, or psychological care. Make sure to gather evidence before speaking to a personal injury lawyer so they can give you an accurate estimate.
How do I choose a personal injury lawyer?
Start by browsing our list of personal injury lawyers, then:
Compare at least three free estimates.
Explore reviews and previous cases on Thervo and Google.
Choose a firm that is licensed and experienced.
Choose a lawyer you feel comfortable with and who seems interested in helping you.
Verify their credentials.
Get a written estimate before any casework begins.
Follow a payment schedule instead of making large payments up front.
After asking questions and verifying credentials, hire the best lawyer in your area.
What questions should I ask personal injury lawyers??
When looking for personal injury lawyers near you, ask the following questions:
How long have you been with your current practice?
Have you passed the bar?
Does your caseload allow you to take on my case?
How many cases like mine have you won?
How likely is it for my case to succeed?
Do you have any possible conflict of interest?
Do you charge hourly, or do you have a flat fee?
Will you give me a written estimate for this case?
Reviews for Costa Mesa personal injury lawyers
Recent success stories from people in the Costa Mesa area.
Martha Catalina H.
Honest, reliable, reasonable and extremely professional.
Sánchez Siqueiros Law
R. C.
As in-house litigation counsel for an Illinois company with a national presence, John’s ability to crystallize the legal issues unique to California and our case were indispensable and critical to achieving a favorable result for all parties involved. It was a pleasure working with John and his team. Whenever I have an issue in California, he will be the first attorney I call for advice.
Delman Vukmanovic LLP
Ruel M.
Effective, timely and pleasant
Katje Law Group, APC
Kim C.
Our families experience with Craig Walkon, and his Law office was exceptional. We have never been through anything like this before, and every step in the process was explained thoroughly. Walkon 's Law Office accepted our case, after many offices turned us down. He was thorough, efficient and always had our best interest in mind. I would definitely recommend Craig S. Walkon Law Office to anyone that would be in need of his services. I am very thankful for the professionalism and support I was shown, as well as the results we received in a very timely manner. Hopefully, we never experience another problem like this again, however, Craig Walkon would be the first person our family contacted. Throughout the experience I felt comfort to know our interest was in the best hands possible
Walkon Law Firm
Michael W.
Mrs. Desai has been an extreme pleasure to work with in every aspect of her field.
She is professional, intelligent and I feel that she is looking out for our best interest in every way.
She has great ideas that seem coincide with what we are thinking and also adds with better ideas and methodologies throughout the process.
Roshni has the level of experience we were looking for as a Lawyer, a Real Estate agent and a counselor of financial family concerns and I am sure many more.
I feel that she has the knowledge and credentials to back it up.
It has been a real pleasure to work with her on all of our needs and issues that have arisen and she has come through in every way.
Thank you Mrs. Desai for everything you do and have done for our family!
Ervin Bright, Charleston, SC
Law Offices of Roshni T. Desai
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