Legal FAQs

If I don't reside in Florida, but the accident occurred in Florida, will you still take my case?

What is the Statute of Limitation in a personal injury action

What is the most important thing for me to do after my injury?

How do I pay my medical bills?

Will the doctors, hospitals and other medical facilities wait for payment if I am unable to pay my bills as they are incurred?

How does my lawyer make sure that the doctors and medical facilities will be paid?

How can I help my lawyer with my case?

Why do I have to sign so many forms?

How will my lawyer be paid and what is a contingent fee agreement?

What other costs will there be in addition to the attorneys' fees?

What is a personal injury?

Can I afford to hire an attorney for a personal injury case?

Do all personal injury cases involve lawsuits?

Who pays for my personal injuries?

What is PIP?

What is Social Security Disability?

Social Security Disability (SSD) v. Supplemental Security Income (SSI)?

What kinds of illness, injury or disease qualifies for Social Security Disability?

If I am disabled, when should I apply for SSD?

What if I become able to return to work after collecting Social Security Disability Benefits?

Who decides if I am disabled?

What is workers’ compensation, and what benefits does it provide?

What types of injuries are covered by workers’ compensation?

What should I do if I am injured on my job?

Could I lose my job if I file a claim?

How long will it take to resolve my case, and am I entitled to a settlement?

What happens to the person, persons or company who caused my injury?

What happens to the person who caused my injury if the case does not settle?

What if the tortfeasor was untruthful or not accurate about how the incident happened?

Can I contact the person or persons who are responsible for my injuries?

Should I communicate with or contact the insurance company for the person who caused my injuries?

Should I contact my own insurance company?

What happens if the insurance company does not meet our settlement range and the case does not settle?

What factors would cause my case to go to litigation?

Is it possible that my case will settle before trial?

What should I do if my case proceeds to a lawsuit?

Does a lawsuit require a substantial amount of work from my lawyer and, if so, will I be charged extra?

Will I have to answer interrogatories?

What are depositions?

What if I don't want to have my deposition taken?

Does the person or person who caused my injuries have to be deposed also?

How do I prepare for a deposition?

Why are depositions important?

If there is a trial, must I attend?

When will the trial take place?

What happens at trial?

What should I remember to be the best possible witness?

If I win, how long does it take to receive the money?

What happens if we lose?

If we lose, is it still possible to get a settlement?

When will my case settle?

How much is my case worth?

How does the insurance company determine the value of my case?

What steps will be taken to settle my case?

Will the insurance carrier pay the demand figure in my attorney’s request for settlement?

How long does it take to complete settlement after the first letter of demand?

Because the insurance company will undercut my attorney's request for settlement, why not request a very large sum to begin with?

After the insurance company and my attorney agree upon settlement, how long will it take before I receive my money?

After attorneys fees, medical bills, liens, and costs, will there be anything left for me?