Do I Need a Lawyer?
If you were seriously injured, or if a family member was killed, a lawyer can help preserve evidence, meet legal deadlines, and deal with insurance companies so you can focus on recovery. You do not need to know whether you have a "good case" before calling. That is what the review is for.
What Should I Bring to the First Conversation?
Bring whatever you have. There is no required checklist. Useful items include:
- Crash reports, photos, and witness names
- Medical records and future-care concerns
- Insurance letters or corporate contact
- Vehicle, product, or business records
How Much Does It Cost?
Personal injury and wrongful death cases are typically handled on a contingency fee basis. This means the firm is paid from the recovery, not from your pocket. Commercial litigation and some mass tort matters may have different fee structures, which are explained during the review.
How Long Will It Take?
There is no standard timeline. Some cases resolve in months. Others require years of preparation and trial. The firm will explain what to expect based on the facts of your case, not a generic calendar.
Will My Case Go to Trial?
Most cases settle. But this firm prepares every case as if it will be tried, because that preparation creates leverage in negotiation and readiness if the other side refuses to pay what the case is worth.
Can I Switch Lawyers?
Yes. If you are unhappy with your current representation, you have the right to consult another lawyer. Be aware that switching lawyers can involve fee-sharing agreements, which the new lawyer will explain.
Related Practice Areas
Truck Accidents
Commercial trucks, 18-wheelers, company vehicles, maintenance failures, logbooks, black boxes, broker liability and federal safety rules.
Catastrophic Auto Accidents
Life-changing crashes involving traumatic brain injury, spine injury, permanent disability, future medical care and wrongful death.
Commercial Litigation
High-stakes business disputes, contract claims, partnership conflict, fiduciary duty, fraud and cases where the financial future of a company is on the line.
Mass Torts
Nationwide injury claims involving defective products, dangerous drugs, medical devices and coordinated litigation against corporate defendants.