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How should I select an attorney?
What am I entitled to recover in a personal injury lawsuit?
Will my first meeting cost me anything at Faulkner & Boyce?
How will I pay for an attorney?
What should I bring to our first meeting?
How long do I have to make a claim against someone who injured me?
My car was damaged in an accident. Who pays my property damage?
My accident happened out of state, can you still help me?
Question:
When do I need an attorney?
Answer: If you believe you have been injured or wronged
through the fault of another, whether an individual, business, or other
entity, you should consult with an attorney. By doing so, you can better
understand your rights and options and then make an informed decision
about how to proceed.
Question:
How should I select an attorney?
Answer: The attorney you select should be knowledgeable
and experienced in the area of law that controls your case. Also, you
should select an attorney who is recognized in his field and respected
by his peers. At Faulkner & Boyce, we concentrate on representing
people who have been injured or killed through the fault of another
person, whether due to a car accident, dog bite, defective product or
other wrongful act. Throughout our history, we have achieved the highest
ratings for legal ability and ethical conduct and three of our attorneys
are board-certified trial lawyers.
Question:
What am I entitled to recover in a personal injury lawsuit?
Answer: If you are successful in pursuing your case, you
may be entitled to recover the following (both past and future): (1)
medical expenses, (2) property damage, (3) lost wages, (4) impaired
earning capacity, (5) pain and suffering, (6) permanent disability or
disfigurement, and (6) emotional distress.
Question:
Will my first meeting cost me anything at Faulkner &
Boyce?
Answer: We do not charge for the first office consultation. Also,
if you are hospitalized or confined to your home, one of our attorneys
will come to you at your request.
Question:
How will I pay for an attorney?
Answer: Most accident and personal injury cases are taken
on what is called a “contingency” basis. This means that
rather than bill you directly for our services, we will take a percentage,
typically one-third, of whatever settlement or jury verdict we achieve
for you. This means that we don’t get paid unless you are compensated.
Question:
What should I bring to our first meeting?
Answer: You should bring any documents or other materials
you have that are related to your case. For example, if you were in
a car accident, you may have and should bring with you the police report,
your own insurance policy, medical reports or bills and photographs
of your car or injuries. We understand, however, that at the start of
a case, many people do not have anything to bring with them. It is not
a problem if you do not have any of these items, because after we meet
with you, the attorneys and staff at Faulkner & Boyce will work
to compile the necessary documentation to support your case.
Question:
How long do I have to make a claim against someone who injured
me?
Answer: Most accident and personal injury matters are
governed by strict time limits and notice requirements that make it
important for victims to take action soon after an accident to prevent
claims from being restricted or outlawed by the passage of time. Some
cases also require that you notify the person or entity who injured
you within a very short amount of time. Because of these various requirements,
you should contact an attorney as soon as possible after an accident.
Question:
Who pays my medical bills?
Answer: The primary source of payment is health insurance.
Depending on your individual situation, other sources of payment include
auto insurance, homeowners insurance, state assistance, medicare, or
worker’s compensation. When we meet with you, we can help you sort
out this issue.
Question:
My car was damaged in an accident. Who pays my property damage?
Answer: Property damage arising out of a car accident
can be paid by either your insurance company or the other driver’s
insurance company, depending on the type of coverage each person has.
As with the payment of medical bills, how property damage bills are
paid depends upon the particular facts of your case. We can help you
with these issues after we meet with you.
Question:
My accident happened out of state, can you still help me?
Answer: Yes, Faulkner & Boyce can still help you.
We are able to refer cases to the premier lawyers in every state.
Faulkner & Boyce toll free at 1-888-442-7220
