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FAQs
What is a personal injury?
This may be one of the most popular questions many people ask themselves when they suffer from an accident or other form of negligence. A personal injury is any physical harm, emotional distress, mental and psychological damages, and economic losses suffered by individuals who are not at fault (or only partially at fault), and were injured due to someone else's negligence.
What is negligence?
The failure to perform a legal duty of care is Negligence. In the case of a personal injury, it is any behavior or action that does not meet the standard of care set by law, and therefore, the behavior or action causes injury to others. To give an example, if you suddenly tripped over a missing stair in front of you, the property owner or any person in charge of that location will be considered negligent for failing to inspect for any hazards on your route and causing you to trip and fall.
Should I hire a personal injury attorney?
You might contemplate why should you hire a personal injury lawyer. But, hiring a personal injury attorney right away is important, because they will help you throughout the entire process with your case by doing the following: filing the right paperwork, dealing with the insurance companies, and keeping you updated about your case.
What is the difference between a contingency fee and an hourly fee?
A contingency fee is the only type of fee you will pay to your personal injury attorney. This means you will only need to pay attorney fees if there is a successful recovery in your case. An hourly fee means you will have to pay for the time your attorney spends on your case. For example, if you have hired an attorney for $150 per hour, it will cost you $150 for each hour your lawyer will spend working on your case, including the time it takes to speak to you about your case.
Should I speak with the insurance company without an attorney?
It is recommended that injury victims do not speak with the insurance company without an attorney. This is because an experienced personal injury law firm best protects your interests, like JSM. Insurance companies will seek to obtain information from you about the accident and your injuries. They may even ask for records or documents related to your case. However, they will use this information to pay you as little as possible, or outright deny your claim. For these reasons, you should let your attorney speak to the insurance companies for you.
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