There are generally 2 types of fee arrangements:

Contingent/Percentage Fee

There is no fee unless there is a recovery in your case. This is the usual agreement in cases involving personal injuries and represents the agreement in almost all cases handled in our office. In addition, all costs of filing, investigating, and managing your case will be advanced by our firm, and are repaid out of the proceeds of your settlement or verdict, without interest.

Hourly Fee

In the rare situation where the injured person has the means to do so, we are, of course, prepared to bill for our services on an hourly fee plus cost basis.

All fees will be explained to you during the initial no charge meeting. No fees will be charged until agreed upon by you in advance. A written fee agreement will memorialize the terms.

The vast majority of negligence cases have a two-year statute of limitations. Therefore, you must file any claim(s) that you may have within two years of the date it arose, or your right to do so will be forever lost.

However, there are exceptions to the above rules. For example, there is a one year statute of limitations on libel and slander cases. Additionally, some claims require notice to be given to the defendant within 6 months, or the case will be dismissed, even if filed within the statute of limitations. Some cases require thorough investigation and a certificate from an expert that the case is meritorious before it can be filed. Evidence can be lost or destroyed if the case is not timely investigated. For all of these reasons a prompt review of a potential case is always best.

There are certain exceptions that allow a case to be filed later, such as when a minor is the plaintiff or when a medical mistake cannot be discovered until more than two years after the negligent act despite reasonable diligence. Don’t hesitate to call to see if your case can still be filed.

We do not recommend settling an insurance claim unless you get legal advice first. We do not charge for a consultation to discuss a case, and there is no obligation to hire us. You may have legal rights that you don’t know about, and you may inadvertently give them up if you agree to a settlement without first discussing your case with a lawyer. Our experience allows us to competently advise you if the offer is within a fair range. Do not hesitate to contact us to review your claim and learn about your legal rights. We will be able to answer any other questions you may have at that time.

Our office is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. Our phones answer 24 hours.

If you are unable to travel to our office, we are available to make housecalls.