We Are Here To Help. Consumer Justice Attorney Joseph Saunders Of Saunders & Walker P.A. Pinellas , Hillsborough County Personal Injury Lawyer
What’s the cost to hire an attorney? Most attorneys who take injury cases charge no up front fee. Rather, they are paid on a contingency fee basis. This means that the attorney does not get paid unless a monetary recovery is obtained. Normally, the fee is 331/3% of the settlement.
In a personal injury or accident case, what am I entitled to?
a) past and future medical bills
b) lost wages and lost future earning capacity
c) property damage if the case involves an auto accident
d) pain, suffering and other non-economic damages
e) if you are married at the time of your injury, your spouse may be entitled to a loss of consortium (companionship) claim
Should I give a statement to the insurance company after an auto accident? You should not make any statements other than to police unless your attorney advises you to do so. In all circumstances, consult with your attorney and follow his/her advice
If I’m in an auto accident and the other driver has no insurance, what do I do? Hopefully, you have UM (uninsured motorist) coverage. This insurance coverage will cover you in this circumstance. It is advisable to also have underinsured motorist coverage in case the other driver’s policy is not sufficient to cover your damage and injuries.
Accidentes automovilísticos continúan siendo la causa principal de muerte para Americanos menores de 34 años. Cada año, 40,000 personas pierdan sus vidas en choques de autos. Los resultados psicolólogicos, economicos, y físicos causan un tremendo impacto tanto en familias como en individuos. Los resultados pueden ser una pesadilla cuando se afrontan tratamientos médicos, reparos del auto, facturas médicas, pérdida de trabajo, y de dinero. Sin embargo, las decisiones que se hacen durante este periodo pueden dejar un fuerte impacto tanto para individuo como la familia