Get on the path to results today.
Please reach us at rhastings@howtofindagreatattorney.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.
A: Most accident/injury cases are taken on a "contingency" basis. That means that the attorney charges no fee unless and until you receive the money from a settlement or court award. This amount can vary from state to state. In most instances, the attorney will advance the costs and will collect them from the settlement or the award.
A: In most cases, the law firm or attorneys will advance all costs and expenses of the case as they are incurred. Once the case is concluded, they would be reimbursed for their costs out of the recovery. In some states, even if there is no recovery, the client is still responsible for the costs and expenses of the case even though the client owes no legal fees. In other states, if there is no recovery, the client will owe nothing for the cost and expenses, which will be absorbed by the law firm or attorney.
A: A lawyer referral service refers potential clients to attorneys who may be interested in taking their case.
A: We will have your case reviewed by an attorney consultant. If appropriate, we will refer you to one of the best law firms in your state for your particular type of case.
A: When you contact us, you will provide information about your potential claim. How To Find A Great Attorney will obtain all of the needed information from you and then, if appropriate, refer you to one of the best law firms in your state.
A: The service provided by How To Find A Great Attorney is free. As is the case with all contingency fee cases, the client pays the law firm that handles his/her case only if there is a recovery. If there is no recovery, there is no fee. At the successful conclusion of a case, How To Find A Great Attorney is paid a referral fee, by the referred law firm, which in no way increases the cost that the client pays to the law firm that represented him/her.
A: We define "a great lawyer" as a lawyer or law firm that has received one or more of the following awards or recognitions: AV Rated by Martindale; Listed in Super Lawyers; or Listed in Best Lawyers in America.
Roger anxiously waited as the jurors returned to the courtroom. It had been four years since the fateful day that forever changed his life. At the age of 43, Roger was confined
to a wheelchair as a result of being hit by a drunk driver. He had lost his job, he had no savings, his medical bills were enormous, and this was his only chance to obtain security for himself and his loved ones.
Once the jurors were seated, the judge questioned the foreman: “Have the ladies and gentlemen of the jury reached a verdict?” Roger knew that his future would soon be determined by the brief statement that followed. “Yes, we have,” said the foreman. After the verdict was read Roger felt as if someone slammed him in the stomach with a baseball bat. His whole body was numb.
Roger had been somewhat uncomfortable with his attorney during the long course of his case. His attorney was quick to point out problems but did not take advantage of the great strengths of his case. His attorney seemed no match for the high-priced, smooth-talking defense attorney that the insurance company hired to represent the drunk driver.
At the moment the verdict was read, Roger knew he made a terrible mistake and had hired the wrong attorney. Roger could not yet begin to comprehend the devastating effects of this major mistake. A mistake that no one should make.
No Money No Problem
Probably the greatest misconception about our legal system is that only the rich can afford a great attorney. People have watched as influential people accused of crimes hire a team of high-priced attorneys and seemingly get away with murder. In this country, a person who is seriously injured or the estate of a deceased person, who dies as a result of the negligence of another, has the opportunity to hire one of the best attorneys in the country despite that fact that they may be penniless and/or bankrupt.
Contingency fee agreements have been an essential benefit in our system of justice for over a century. It permits every injured party, regardless of their income, savings, or social standing, to hire one of the very best attorneys to pursue a claim against the most powerful and wealthy corporations and individuals. It truly levels the playing field when people of average or low economic status are able to do battle with the likes of Fortune 500 companies.
As a result of contingency fee agreements, attorneys will be paid if and only if the client obtains a recovery. Additionally, many of these same attorneys will advance all the costs of a case so the client will not have to invest one cent in the prosecution of their case.
People have the opportunity to hire an attorney without it costing them anything out of pocket. It is therefore important, given this fact, to hire one of the very best attorneys. Generally, the better the attorney a person gets to represent him or her, the higher the recovery will be which means more money for the client to put in his/her pocket. Due to the contingency fee agreement, there is no reason why an injured party should not seek to obtain a great attorney to handle their case.
Let Us Do The Heavy Lifting For You
Most people do not begin looking for an attorney until they are faced with a crisis. This could be the result of an accident, medical malpractice or a product defect that has caused serious injury or death. During this time, the care and well-being of the injured party, or in the case of a death, the care and well-being of the surviving family members are paramount. In many cases, during these very difficult times, people choose an attorney who is recommended by a friend or family member who appears to be friendly and supportive rather than conducting extensive research into the background and experience of that attorney.
Unfortunately, choosing an attorney who does not have sufficient experience or expertise could be a life altering decision, resulting in negative economic consequences of a very dire nature. We have all heard stories of attorneys who misrepresent their qualifications, who make promises they cannot keep, who take too long to resolve a case, who don’t communicate with their clients and who obtain disappointing results for their clients. For the majority of people, legal services are among the most difficult consumer services to obtain. There is a great deal of uncertainty about how to tell a good attorney from a bad attorney.
Don't Make A Mistake In Hiring The Wrong Lawyer
How to Find A Great Attorney can help you find one of the best lawyers in your area for your accident, injury or medical malpractice case. The lawyers we recommend are independently rated as among being the very best. The process is easy, fill out our brief online form, if your case appears to have merit one of our attorneys will contact you, if after speaking with you we feel we will be able to assist you we will then contact one of the best lawyers in your area and make a referral to that lawyer. You can then discuss the facts of your case with that lawyer, who will already know about your case because our attorney will have discussed it with that individual, and you can then decide about whether or not you wish to hire this lawyer. It’s just that easy.
How To Find A Great Attorney
Copyright © 2024 How To Find A Great Attorney - All Rights Reserved.
We use cookies to analyze website traffic and optimize your website experience. By accepting our use of cookies, your data will be aggregated with all other user data.