Don’t rush it. Get proper medical care and follow your doctor’s directions. Usually you have two years to file your claim. There are some exceptions. For example, if a public entity is involved, such as Caltrans, you have to file a claim within six months. However, you should seek competent legal help right away to ensure that critical evidence is not lost or destroyed, such as a vehicle.

No. If they contact you, do not talk with them and ask them to put all communication in writing. The interpretation of a personal injury case by an insurance company may be different than our interpretation.

First and foremost, we determine whether we can actually be of help to you. Some claims do not require the need for a lawyer. We will make sure we can help you, help improve your legal case, and maximize the value for you.

There are several ways to determine the amount of money likely to be recovered in a claim.

1. The amount juries have awarded in cases similar to yours.
2. The severity of injuries or damages, both special damages and general damages, including pain and suffering – taking into consideration the current time and the future.
3. A concept called “the range of reasonableness,” which is where a good attorney is necessary. We will determine the reasonableness of the case based on a number of factors and, in doing so, maximize the value for you.

We are concerned about the well-being of our clients, not only the technical legal components of your injuries. We never request a single nickel from any one coming in to the office to pursue their lawsuit. We advance the cost, things that we can do ethically and legally for that lawsuit. If we get some recovery, we go ahead and take those costs back. Assuming that we’re successful in representing someone, the cost that we put into their case is going to come out of what we get for them.