Best Personal Injury Lawyers in New Bedford, MA

It is impossible to tell when your case will settle because it depends on a variety of factors. First, you need to finish your medical treatment before I can begin the process of attempting to resolve your claim. At some point your symptoms will be either completely resolved or your medical providers will tell you that you have reached maximum medical improvement. Once your symptoms have either completely resolved or you have reached maximum medical improvement, I can work on a resolution.

This is also impossible to tell. All claims are valued on a case-by-case basis. Settlement depends on liability, lost wages, medical bills, and pain and suffering.

Pain and suffering is measured by the amount of time that you are receiving treatment and the type of treatment that you are receiving. There is no concrete formula for measuring pain and suffering, but my experience in front of jurors, arbitrators, mediators, and insurance adjusters has made me understand to what is considered reasonable under the circumstances.

I always offer a free initial consultation so do not hesitate to call me. If I agree to accept your case, I will charge a 1/3 contingency fee for personal injury claims. This contingency fee will be the same whether we settle out of court or whether we need take your case all the way to a jury. A contingency fee means that I will only get paid if there is a settlement or an award. If you do not receive a settlement or award, then you do not need to pay me. I also receive reimbursement for any expenses. Throughout your claim, I will spend money on various claim costs or litigations costs. For example, medical record retrieval fees, court costs, and expert witness fees. I would be reimbursed for those expenses at settlement.

The chances of settling out of court is highly likely. Most of my cases settle prior to any type of litigation or court action. The ball is always in your court. If you want to settle, then you will have final say. However, if an insurance company has made an unreasonable offer then I would recommend filing a lawsuit.