Q: Do you provide legal
representation for catastrophic
injury cases?
A: Yes. If you or a family member has suffered from a catastrophic injury, such as a spinal cord injury or a traumatic brain injury, reach out to Lawyers Group. We’ve helped clients who have suffered from catastrophic injuries recover monetary damages for future medical bills, lost future income, and the immense emotional trauma they have experienced after their accident.
Q: How do I know if I have a personal injury case?
A: Personal injury cases are generally quite complex. With a personal injury case, you always need to prove two things: liability and damages. But these are not the only things you need to prove for every type of case. Then, additionally, how you prove these things can be different per the individual circumstance of your incident. Because personal injury cases can be so complex, we recommend seeking legal counsel if you were injured and you believe another party may be liable. If you’re wondering whether or not you have a personal injury case, call our law office for a free case evaluation. Our team has years of experience handling personal injury cases and they can advise you on whether or not you may have a case based on the unique circumstances of your injury.
Q: How much does hiring a personal injury attorney at Lawyers Group cost?
A: Our law firm works on a contingency fee basis, so you don’t need to pay any money upfront to hire one of our attorneys for a personal injury case. You only need to pay our law firm when we settle or win your case. If you receive monetary compensation after settling or winning your case, we will be paid with a percentage of that monetary compensation.
Q: Do I have to pay for my initial consultation with Lawyers Group?
A: No, our consultation service is free; you never need to pay for your initial case evaluation with Lawyers Group.
Q: Why would someone need a personal injury lawyer if everyone involved has insurance?
A: Insurance companies are businesses that have one goal: to make as much money as possible. Insurance companies always try to minimize the amount they pay out. This is true for an opposing party’s insurance company and your insurance company. A person you speak to at an insurance company may seem kind, but know that their goal is to give you as little money as possible. Very often, insurance adjusters present victims with lowball settlement amounts, since they know many people do not know how much their damages could be worth. But a personal injury lawyer can ensure that an insurance company pays an amount that accurately reflects the past and future damages their client has suffered.
Q: Are the personal injury laws different in California?
A: Every state has its own unique personal injury laws. One of the most notable aspects of California personal injury law is that California is a comparative negligence state. This means that, in California, fault can be determined in percentages. For example, an insurance company or jury may find that someone who is injured in an accident was 10% at fault for the accident, while the other party was 90% at fault for the accident. In this case, the injured victim would still be able to receive monetary damages for their injury, but the damages they would receive for their injuries would only be 90% of what it would have been had they been found to have no fault. This means that victims who may be partially at fault for their accident could still recover damages.
Q: I was injured in the past-- can I still make a personal injury claim?
A: It depends on when you were injured. There are statutes of limitations in place for personal injury cases. For many types of personal injury cases, including motor vehicle accidents, you have two years to file a lawsuit against the responsible party. However, in some types of cases you have far less time. For example, medical malpractice cases and claims against government entities have shorter statutes of limitations. Since there are varying statutes of limitations for personal injury cases, it’s important to contact an accident attorney as soon as possible to have the best chance of being able to make a claim.
Q: Do you provide legal representation for catastrophic injury cases?
A: Yes. If you or a family member has suffered from a catastrophic injury, such as a spinal cord injury or a traumatic brain injury, reach out to Lawyers Group. We’ve helped clients who have suffered from catastrophic injuries recover monetary damages for future medical bills, lost future income, and the immense emotional trauma they have experienced after their accident.
Q: How much money will I get from my personal injury case?
A: Everyone’s personal injury case is different, so there’s no standard amount of compensation you may receive from a personal injury case. The amount of compensation a person may receive from a personal injury case is based on the amount of damages they have incurred. Damages include things like medical expenses, loss of wages, loss of future earning capacity, property damage, and pain and suffering. Determining the exact dollar amount of these damages is one of the more complex areas of personal injury law. At Lawyers Group, our team works tirelessly to maximize the damages our clients recover so that they receive fair compensation for their physical, financial, and emotional damages.
Q: How long will my personal injury case take?
A: The amount of time an individual’s personal injury case will take can vary wildly depending on a variety of circumstances. Some cases can settle very quickly, reaching resolution within a matter of weeks. Other cases, particularly ones that must go to trial, can take considerably longer to resolve. In general, how long a personal injury case will go on depends on the defendant you’re dealing with. When you search for a personal injury attorney, it’s important to look for a law firm that will not accept a low settlement amount simply to expedite the case process. At Lawyers Group, we will not settle your case for less than it’s worth and we are always willing to go to trial if an insurance company or entity refuses to negotiate a fair settlement amount in good faith.
Q: Can I sue the government for my injury?
A: It is possible to sue a government entity for personal injury in the case of negligence. Counties, cities, government employees, and other government entities can sometimes be liable for injury in certain cases. If you believe that the negligence of a government entity may be responsible for your injuries, we advise you to seek legal counsel immediately. There is a shorter statute of limitations for claims against government agencies, so time is of the essence if you believe your injury was caused by government negligence. Call Lawyers Group now if there’s a possibility that a government entity could be responsible for your injury.
Q: Do I have to go to court if I hire an accident lawyer?
A: Absolutely not. Most personal injury cases result in a settlement, so most cases do not require going to trial. While we have successfully tried personal injury cases, in the majority of our cases we reach a settlement before going to court becomes necessary. If we believe that we need to file a lawsuit to get the best result in a personal injury case, we will always consult with you before doing so. We never file a personal injury lawsuit without the approval of a client.
After I was in a almost fatal car accident George took my case and did an outstanding job, he put together the best team of doctors and therapists to look after me and make sure everything was absolutely great with me, the wait was two years but it was worth it. Once again thank you george and your team. I highly recommend them. I don't give this law firm 6 stars just because yelp doesn't have it available.
Thank you so much for your hard work and consistency.