Today, our team is tackling some of the most frequently asked questions at Girvin & Ferlazzo. For the sake of clarity (and to not drag on all day), we’ll focus on personal injury law.
What are attorney fees for a personal injury case?
Lawyers have an expensive stigma in the community. However, when it comes to personal injury attorneys, a plaintiff (typically the injured person) only pays a fee if the judgment is decided in his or her favor. If you don’t get paid, we don’t get paid. It’s as simple as that. Now, when it comes to winning the judgment, that cost must be discussed individually because different types of cases cost more than others.
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Can I switch attorneys in the middle of a case?
Absolutely! The purpose of having an attorney for a case is to have someone who is rightly working on your case. If you feel that your lawyer is not working to your standards, you have every right to begin working with another personal injury lawyer in Albany.
How long does a personal injury lawsuit take?
There are no set time frames for lawsuits since there are many different types of people and other entities involved in a singular case. A lawsuit may be settled in as short as a few months or as long as a few years if complex trials are in need.
What is the value of my PI case?
This is a hard question to answer right now because the value of a case depends on the details of the case, the seriousness of the injuries, possible insurance limits, and the defendant. When calculating case value in most scenarios, our personal injury lawyers account for past and future medical bills, lost wages or earning capacity, and pain and suffering. The true value is based on evidence and can be determined after a thorough investigation of the case at hand.
What is a deposition?
A deposition is the process of giving evidence while sworn under the law. Commonly, a plaintiff in a personal injury case may have to answer questions such as:
- How has your injury affected your life?
- What is the nature of your injury?
- Were there any witnesses?
These questions must be answered truthfully and can be used to help validate the case as they help the judge or jury understand who is right or wrong in the case.
When should I file a lawsuit?
A personal injury lawsuit should be filed as soon as possible. When an incident is fresh in everyone’s minds, there is a greater success rate for the case. Our lawyers are able to collect better evidence because it is recent, and there is no need to worry about missing the Statute of Limitations for your particular injury.
If you have more questions about a personal injury lawsuit in Albany, please reach out to our lawyers. We are happy to help in any way possible!
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