Getting into an accident of any kind can be a scary or even life-changing event. If you or a loved one has recently got a personal injury, you must know these three important things so you can improve your chances of winning a case and getting the lawsuit you deserve.
Expenses are not covered
When a lawyer has to pay someone else for work on your case, the fee is an expense for the lawyer. Even if they do pay off this expense, you’ll still have to pay for the time and effort the lawyer put in to assist you. Make sure to ask about expense costs before signing anything.
Remember, there are no guarantees
If a lawyer is telling you that if you work with them you are guaranteed to win, find yourself another lawyer who will actually be honest with you about your case.
Make sure you fully understand the fees.
Some lawyers charge based on time, while others will work for a contingency fee, meaning that they will only get paid if you win the settlement. Make sure to read the contract before signing, including the fine print information.
Are you a person living in the Lakewood Ranch area who is currently going through a crisis? At Luhrsen Goldberg LLC, we can help people who have been in drunk driving crashes, bad faith claims, insurance disputes, and even pedestrian accidents get their lives back on track.
