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 Brooklyn personal injury lawyers
Recent success stories from people in the Brooklyn area.
Vadim Z.
I hired Mike when I was in disastrous situation. I had an OP against me, I could not get access to my daughter, petitions for the sole custody and child support was filed by my ex.
After the first court appearance with Mike, OP was removed and I got temporary residential Custody. Right after, my ex created a criminal case against me. Mike helped me promptly to get all criminal charges dismissed and I got full temporary custody of the child.
Custody battle last over 2 years and all this time Mike was a grate help for me.
After Custody hearing that by itself last for a year I got permanent full Custody of the child despite that we got a new judge. Again, it would be impossible to achieve without Mike’s
A year later, we won an appeal filed by my ex.
It is not very common in our days that fathers get full custody especially when mothers do not overuse drugs or alcohol but I got it with grate Mike’s help.
Mike often gave me advises that saved me time and money. For example, he ended up the hearing right in time despite that I thought more time is required to bring more witnesses to convince the judge.
Mike available when I need him and answers to my messages / phone calls in time. His promptness saved me in number of situations in my high-conflict divorce.
He was transparent to me, did not hide anything.
Mike is a good strategist. For example, I accepted one of his advises that was not beneficial to me in a short term but played well at the end.
Mike was transparent to me, did not hide anything.
It does not mean that I put my fate in lawyer’s hands and stop thinking myself. I knew what I wanted and use Mike’s sharp mind, professional skills and experience of a trial lawyer in order to achieve the desirable outcome.
BARROWS LEVY PLLC
Ramon K.
It was absolutely a pleasure working with Alejandro Hernandez. Everything went smoothly. He took his time explaining everything in detail. I would definitely recommend using Alejandro Hernandez to my friends.
Alejandro Hernandez- Attorney at Law
Tomi D.
Aregbesola Law understand you as a client and puts themselves in your shoes! They are fast, efficient and quite a breather to with. I will continue to use Aregbesola Law for ANY and EVERY legal need.
Aregbesola Law
Jessica R.
Attorney Inna Fershteyn is a top specialist in Estate Planning and Medicaid Planning issues in NY. We can't recomment her highly enough and her fees are very affordable.
Law Office of Inna Fershteyn and Associates
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