Why Hire a Lawyer?
When you or your loved one suffer an injury as the result of somebody else's action, perhaps it seems natural that the person would offer to compensate you for your injury, or that their insurance company will do the right thing and offer a fair settlement. Unfortunately, that rarely happens. Many people will not take responsibility for their actions, and insurance companies profit from undercompensating injury victims. Insurance companies and their lawyers also know the governing law backwards and forwards, and they know that most non-lawyers have no idea what legal rights and remedies they possess.
An experienced personal injury lawyer knows how to build your case, how to negotiate your case with an insurance company, and, if necessary, how to take your case to trial. While it is possible to negotiate your claim with an insurance company yourself, insurance companies will typically do everything they can to take advantage of you and to effect the lowest possible settlement, while attempting to elicit statements from you that will damage your position if you ultimately decide to sue.
A lawyer is in a good position to help you obtain a favorable settlement that, even with the attorney fee deducted, significantly exceeds what you can obtain on your own.
How much does a personal injury attorney cost?
Personal injury lawyers almost always accept cases on a contingent fee (or "contingency fee") basis, meaning that they if they win they receive a percentage of the award as their fee. If they lose, they do not receive an attorney fee. (Please note that attorney fees are different from costs, and you may be responsible for certain costs associated with your case, such as the filing fee for your lawsuit, even if you lose.)
The amount of the contingent fee your lawyer will charge is regulated the The Florida Bar and will generally be between one third and 40% of a personal injury award. You should discuss this with the attorney and receive a copy of the contract that you sign
When you hire Vasilaros Legal, we treat every case as if it is going to trial. We do not refer your case out to another firm – we handle your case from start to finish.
We have more than 30 years of experience. We are dedicated to obtaining justice for injury victims like you and to assist you in obtaining a fair amount of accident compensation. We offer a free case review to all potential clients to explore their legal options.