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30 Oct, 2024 by Her safeplace
I would agree as to Sylvia's prowess as an attorney and her skills in getting desired results for her clients. She certainly knows how to work the legal system to the greatest advance of her clients. Yet she does so with quite questionable ethics/acumen. In my opinion, anyone who has to lie and cheat to win, never truly wins. It all will come back to you. Justice without your head held high is no justice that I want to be a part of, ever.
In response to the below reply: I gave an honest good faith review of my experience. All viewpoints are necessary, whether they be that of the beneficiary or the one on the other side of the table.
Edit: As evident, I am not a client of Sylvia's. Her willingness to achieve the goal by any means necessary, no matter the ethical bounds has been my true in fact experience. If that's the side you need to take, then by all means, she is your girl.
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30 Sep, 2024 by Shawn ali
05 Sep, 2024 by Kerry borawski
Highly recommend Martin Jansky & his team of professionals. They supported me through a difficult time, and in Martin's words, allowed me "to be a daughter" when I needed just that. His advice was helpful and his team excelled in both clear communication & consistent support.
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29 Oct, 2024 by Mark h levison
16 Apr, 2024 by Vladhq
Predatory law firm that prioritizes profits over people. Extremely unprofessional, they seem to be “in bed” with the judges as they represent million dollar corporations. That’s why they get so called “results”.
Shame on these people. The judgement day will come and there will be Justice for ALL. Mark my words
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27 Dec, 2022 by Jorge amorin
Had to call 10 times to get a secretary to call me and then the lawyer never c9ntacted me
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26 Sep, 2024 by Ryan the caveman scarbrough
Robin and Bunten was with me every step of the way fighting with me. I appreciate their hard work they have done to get the benefits I deserve. I highly recommend working with Mr. Bunten and his staff, very professional. The best part is that they will be very straight forward with you and tell it like it is, and very honest. Thank you again.
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24 Sep, 2024 by Brenda dirks
Mr Bunten did a fantastic job in representing my Veteran. His staff was fantastic and caring. I would highly recommend this firm. 🇺🇸
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10 Sep, 2024 by Robert henry
Mr Bunten and the entire staff are awesome. I recommend this office to anyone that I served with that might be having difficulties with their process. If you are a former service member and need help with the VA please don't hesitate to reach out to this office for help.
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24 Dec, 2024 by Ken s
When I started this journey with The Driscoll Firm more than three years ago, I saw it as a way to reach out to the friends and family who were there for me financially when I could no longer work and my finances were all but depleted. Instead, I feel like I was gut-punched and robbed by a so-called trustworthy law firm. When I looked at the Disbursement Statement, I was awarded $38,673.96 minus $3,217.71 I’ll call these miscellaneous payments, and The Driscoll Firm took $17,403.28 and even though I paid my Medicare premium every month along with all copay's, my primary insurance pays most of my medical bill and I am being generous if I say Medicare spend 30% but on this Disbursement Statement my Medicare obligation is $11,602.19 and the thing is this was taken with no proof what so ever given to me that Medicare even got that money or if they were entitled to it in the first place when I finally got my check it was $4,979.73, not even enough to get me back above board I’m still in pain that gets worse every day, I still can’t work and I’m still in the hole financially the only difference is now I’m going through mental pain and suffering from being robbed and not being able to do anything about it I would never recommend this company to anyone their predators just like most of the other big companies that get ahead preying on the weak.
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19 Apr, 2024 by Linda harrison
Not impressed!
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17 Mar, 2024 by Shaelynn raleigh
I was hired as a paralegal out of college at the Driscoll Firm’s Raleigh North Carolina location from October to November 2023. While the pay was great at $22 an hour to start for me, it wasn’t worth it. Management is terrible and paralegals are overworked at literally hundreds of clients assigned per worker. Client information was rarely updated, sometimes months behind, incorrect addresses, out of service phone numbers, and even a few clients whose files I helped with who didn’t even have properly signed retainers from months before I started (somebody who claimed to be their personal representative that we didn’t have record of had signed, for example). Clients sometimes weren’t able to be reached for months and some didn’t even remember being with the Driscoll Firm. As an employee, it felt like everything was an issue with supervisors. They advertise two 15-minute breaks, and yet, it’s somehow an issue if you take one of them. I use a screen reader due to blindness and overheard the supervisor saying it looked like I was “doing nothing” on my screen when the voiceover was reading a paragraph from a document to me, and that’s not even the worst. I filled out a leave request slip for a planned trip a month in advance. I wasn’t expecting to hear back right away and since I was fairly new, I knew there was a good chance it could be rejected, but I filled one out just in case. A week before being fired, I was in and out of the hospital for a week with sudden uncontrollable muscle convulsions and constant twitching. I was later diagnosed with a brain disorder called Conversion Disorder and had been updating the staff on this condition and my treatment plan, when I would be returning, etc. I had returned the following Monday and, while they told me to keep them updated, and that they would get back to me about the leave request that week, I was immediately fired due to “poor performance” instead as soon as I arrived. The supervisor told me to call my ride to come back and get me and said I had to leave soon because she already had a new person to train. I was dismissed immediately. They have little intention of keeping most employees and firings are very frequent. It seems my hospital stay and new diagnosis was the moment they decided to let me go. I would not recommend this firm for prospecting employees or potential clients.
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02 Sep, 2023 by Chad keller
Terry tried to handle my divorce and it didn't go very well. I feel like he would be good to use for an amicable divorce but I feel once it was clear mine would be going to trial he was not up to the task. I spent tens of thousands of dollars on him getting repaired for trial then he had a medical issue and told me he could not continue. I asked for a partial refund to cover cost of new attorney (who turned out to be very good) and Terry refused. So basically Terry took all my money and left me hanging. I would not recommend using him.
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23 Sep, 2020 by N n
16 Aug, 2020 by Cynthia a.
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02 Sep, 2023 by Chad keller
Terry tried to handle my divorce and it didn't go very well. I feel like he would be good to use for an amicable divorce but I feel once it was clear mine would be going to trial he was not up to the task. I spent tens of thousands of dollars on him getting repaired for trial then he had a medical issue and told me he could not continue. I asked for a partial refund to cover cost of new attorney (who turned out to be very good) and Terry refused. So basically Terry took all my money and left me hanging. I would not recommend using him.
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23 Sep, 2020 by N n
16 Aug, 2020 by Cynthia a.
9pp
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09 Jun, 2020 by Bob settle
They were proffisional from day one/
thanks
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08 Jun, 2018 by West
06 Oct, 2017 by John bracamontes
Don Murphy is the Man!
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01 Oct, 2024 by Maureen brown
19 Oct, 2021 by Mike serra
I really like Richard Bumb. Great attorney. He has always taken good care of my legal needs. I highly recommend him.
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26 Oct, 2020 by William robards
16 Jan, 2020 by Anonymous
Justin Mason failed to tell me important information regarding my case. He dragged out my case for over a year because he didn’t know how to proceed with it.
He then told me there was a “disconnect” in our professional relationship and asked for more money if I still wanted his representation.
I didn’t know any better so I gave him permission to run my credit card over the phone.
After over 1 year of these court date “continuances” (requested by Justin) I decided my best option was to hire a new lawyer. Best decision I made!
I don’t believe Justin had any intention of resolving my case.
My new lawyer had excellent communication skills, kept me informed and had my case resolved in 3 months time!
Meanwhile Mr. Justin Mason kept my money and did NOTHING to help me. He was only in it for the money. He truly did not care about the outcome of my case.
Why did Mr. Mason drag my case out for over a year? Because he didn’t want to put in the time and effort to get it resolved. I wonder how he passed boards?? His work ethic is terrible. Beware. some lawyers do not work in the best interest of their client.
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16 Nov, 2016 by Anonymous
I never actually met Justin, we only communicated through phone and e-mail, which was always pleasant. Justin made sure I received whatever amount that was fair for my case. I am very pleased and would use his services again.
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04 Jul, 2016 by Tony
I was involved in a rear end accident and Justin setup the treatment with a very good chiropractor. I was informed of the steps of the process necessary to settle my case. I had an excellent experience with Justin.
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05 Dec, 2018 by Mary
Signed contract with Mr Leonard in November 2017 after suffering stroke following cervical disk replacement. Also suffers a scar in my airway which requires hospital procedure to keep my airway open. The surgery was performed by Dr Wilson Ray at Barnes Hospital on January 3, 2017. After waiting 10 months with no news I contacted mr Leonard who stated he had submitted my medical records to two experts for review. He told me on the phone that Dr Ray was negligent causing my stroke by misplaced plate in my neck. He said he was filing the case because the statute of limitations expired January 2019. I was contacted by Mr Leonard’s assistant a month later who requested my MRI from before the surgery. Then on November 6, 2018 I received a letter from Mr Leonard stating that the three EXPERT witnesss he had review my records would not sign my case so he could not file it. Mr Leonard told me to contact another attorney IMMEDIATELY if I wanted to pursue the case. I contacted several other attorneys but was told the time frame was too short for them to work on the case since the statuary if limitations expired this January. Mr Leonard also informed me that his daughter was a physician at Barnes hospital.
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What a Car Accident Lawyer Can Do for You
A car accident lawyer specializes in representing individuals who have been injured in motor vehicle accidents. These lawyers help victims secure compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, property damage, pain and suffering, and other losses resulting from a car crash. They also negotiate with insurance companies, investigate the cause of the accident, and, if necessary, represent clients in court to ensure they receive fair compensation.
If you've been injured in a car accident - whether as a driver, passenger, cyclist, or pedestrian - a car accident lawyer can help protect your rights, navigate the insurance claims process, and ensure you receive the compensation you're entitled to.
When Should I Hire a Car Accident Lawyer?
Consider hiring a car accident lawyer in several situations, especially when the accident results in injuries, property damage, or disputes with the insurance company. Key situations include:
- Serious injuries: If you’ve suffered significant injuries, such as broken bones, spinal injuries, or traumatic brain injuries, a lawyer can help you seek compensation for medical expenses, future treatment, and pain and suffering.
- Disputes with the insurance company: If your insurance claim has been denied or the insurance company offers an unreasonably low settlement, a lawyer can negotiate on your behalf to ensure you get fair compensation.
- Liability disputes: If the other driver’s insurance company is disputing fault or claiming you were partially at fault, a lawyer can gather evidence to prove the other party’s negligence.
- Wrongful death: If a loved one was killed in a car accident, a lawyer can help the family pursue a wrongful death claim to recover compensation for funeral expenses, loss of companionship, and other damages.
- Uninsured or underinsured driver: If the at-fault driver lacks sufficient insurance coverage, a lawyer can help you explore other compensation options, such as filing a claim with your own insurance company.
- Complex cases: Accidents involving multiple vehicles, commercial trucks, or complicated circumstances require legal expertise to manage complexities and hold all responsible parties accountable.
Hiring a lawyer early in the process can help ensure that your rights are protected and that you receive the full compensation you deserve.
What Does a Car Accident Lawyer Do?
A car accident lawyer provides various legal services to help injured individuals pursue compensation for their injuries and losses. Their responsibilities often include:
- Investigating the accident: Gathering evidence like police reports, witness statements, photos, and video footage to determine how the accident occurred and who was at fault.
- Filing insurance claims: Assisting clients in filing claims with their insurance company and the at-fault driver’s insurer to ensure all necessary documentation is submitted correctly.
- Negotiating settlements: Working with insurance adjusters to secure fair compensation for medical bills, property damage, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
- Calculating damages: Determining the full extent of your damages, including current and future medical expenses, rehabilitation costs, lost income, and non-economic damages like pain and suffering.
- Handling medical bills: Coordinating with healthcare providers to ensure your medical bills are paid and helping you avoid financial hardship during the claims process.
- Filing lawsuits: If the insurance company refuses a fair settlement, the lawyer can file a lawsuit and represent you in court.
- Representing you in court: Presenting your case before a judge and jury, providing evidence and witness testimony to prove negligence and your right to compensation.
How Are Car Accident Lawyers Paid?
Most car accident lawyers work on a contingency fee basis, meaning they only get paid if they win or settle your case. The key aspects include:
- Contingency fee: The lawyer’s fee is typically between 25% and 40% of the total settlement or award. You won't pay upfront fees; the lawyer's payment comes from the compensation they recover for you.
- No fee if no recovery: If the lawyer doesn’t secure compensation for you, you generally don't owe any legal fees.
- Case expenses: You may be responsible for certain costs related to your case, such as filing fees or expert witness fees. These are usually deducted from the settlement after the lawyer's fee is paid.
Discuss the fee structure during your initial consultation to understand how much you'll owe if your case is successful.
How Much Does a Car Accident Lawyer Cost?
The cost of hiring a car accident lawyer is generally based on the contingency fee arrangement. General estimates include:
- Contingency fee percentage: Lawyers typically charge between 25% and 40% of the total settlement or award. For example, if you receive a $100,000 settlement and the lawyer's fee is 33%, the lawyer would receive $33,000, and you'd keep the remaining $67,000.
- Case expenses: Additional costs such as court filing fees, expert witness costs, and administrative fees can range from $1,000 to $10,000 or more, depending on the case complexity.
Ensure you get a clear explanation of fees and expenses during your consultation.
Top Questions to Ask a Car Accident Lawyer
Before hiring a car accident lawyer, consider asking the following questions:
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What experience do you have with car accident cases?
Confirm the lawyer has handled cases similar to yours, especially involving serious injuries or complex liability issues. -
How do you charge for your services?
Understand the contingency fee percentage and any additional costs you may incur. -
What is the likelihood of success in my case?
Seek an honest assessment of your case's strengths and potential challenges. -
How long will the process take?
Get an estimate of the timeline for settling or taking the case to trial. -
Will you handle my case personally?
Ensure you know who will be managing your case and their level of involvement. -
What kind of compensation can I expect?
Ask about the types of damages you may be entitled to, including medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
How to Check the Credibility of a Car Accident Lawyer
To ensure you're hiring a reputable lawyer, take the following steps:
- Check their bar status: Verify with your state bar association that the lawyer is licensed and in good standing.
- Review their experience: Look for specialization in personal injury and car accident cases.
- Read client reviews: Consult platforms like Avvo or Martindale-Hubbell for testimonials and ratings.
- Ask for references: Request contact information of previous clients willing to discuss their experience.
- Check professional affiliations: Membership in organizations like the American Association for Justice (AAJ) indicates a commitment to the field.
What Should I Prepare for My First Consultation?
To maximize the effectiveness of your initial meeting, bring the following:
- Police report: A copy of the accident report filed by the police.
- Medical records: Documentation of your injuries, treatments, and medical expenses.
- Photos and videos: Any visual evidence from the accident scene and of your injuries.
- Insurance information: Copies of your insurance policy and any correspondence with insurance companies.
- Witness information: Contact details and statements from any witnesses.
- List of questions: Prepared questions about your case and the legal process.
Being well-prepared helps the lawyer assess your case accurately and advise you on the best course of action.
