|
Do I have a claim? And, if
so, what kind of claim should I make?
Is there a time frame in which my claim must
be brought?
What do I have to do to retain an attorney or
law firm?
What will all of this cost me?
What are my chances of winning my case?
Do I really need a lawyer or should I represent
myself?
Do I have a claim? And,
if so, what kind of claim should I make?
While each injury is unique, most cases
fall into these categories: automobile
collisions, product
liability, medical malpractice,
dog bites, slips
and falls, plane or
train crashes, work-related
injuries, wrongful
death, or brain and spinal
cord injuries.
Consultation with our attorneys is free.
We can help you determine what type of injury you or someone
you love has suffered and whether compensation may be due
in your particular case.
Is there a time frame
in which my claim must be brought?
Oftentimes, yes. Personal injury claims
are often subject to a statute of limitations which specifies
the length of time a person has to seek compensation. Once
that time expires, the injured party loses their rights to
pursue a claim.
The passage of time following an injury
may also mean that crucial evidence is lost. Witnesses may
move away or forget important details of what they saw.
It is best to seek legal advice as soon
as possible to ensure you and your family receive all of the
benefits you are entitled to. Our staff is on
duty 24 hours a day. And we will make house calls!
What do I have to do
to retain an attorney or law firm?
The first thing you must do when looking
for an attorney to represent you is let them know you need
help. Call, email, fax, or send a letter to the attorney or
firm you've chosen to make an appointment to discuss your
case.
What will all this cost
me?
We've said it before and we'll say it again.
Consultation is free. If you
choose to be represented by Paige J. Donnelly, Ltd., there
will be a fee. But we work on a contingency basis, which means we don't get paid a fee unless we win a favorable verdict or settlement in your case. In short, we are so confident in our ability to successfully represent you that we guarantee you will not be charged a legal fee if we do not win for you.
What are my chances
for success or failure?
Whether your personal injury claim is successful
depends on a number of circumstances. For example, in the
case of a dog bite claim, the defendant can only win if they
prove the injured person provoked the dog to attack. So, in
that instance, your chances of success would be great. Other
kinds of claims, however, are much trickier.
 Your
success really depends on the skill and experience your attorney
brings to the case. A good attorney can make the difference
between little or no settlement and thousands, even millions
of dollars in compensation. At Paige J. Donnelly, Ltd., we've
been trying and winning cases just like yours for more than
46 years. We are committed to seeing that you collect all
that you are entitled to.
Do I really need a lawyer
or should I represent myself?
In most cases you are entitled to represent
yourself. In very straight forward legal matters that may
be the best way to go. In fact, all of us do that when we
sign purchase agreements, rent apartments or fill out a credit
card application.
But, if your case is at all complex you
may want to ask yourself a few important questions? If you
needed your tonsils out would you try to do it yourself if
you were not a doctor? Or, if your car needed a new engine
would you try to put one in even if you were nott a mechanic?
Most of us would answer a resounding, "no!" to those questions.
But for some reason people think differently when it comes
to legal matters. They shouldn't.
It takes an experienced attorney to navigate
the legions of expert witnesses and insurance adjusters that
defense attorneys will often produce when arguing a case.
When you make a personal injury claim you are fighting to
make sure that you and your family are taken care of properly
in the wake of some kind of trauma. It is not the time to
take risks and try out those attorney skills you picked up
from watching the latest cop show on television.
|
