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12 May, 2023 by Cody
I was working in the construction industry as an electrician when I was injured when a malfunctioning tool struck me in the side of the face. I was devastated to have left the ER with what the doctors told me was undoubtedly a permanent scar in front of my ear under neath the stitches. I felt hopeless and very insignificant, I had been permanently disfigured by one of the largest tool manufacturers in the world and there was nothing I could do about it. A family memeber recommended I speak to a lawyer which seemed like a waste of time because I was just me and they were Milwaukee tools. After getting in touch with Mr. Boland he assured me he would fight for me with all his might and hold this massive company accountable. Thinking this was an insurmountable task I reluctantly signed the papers and it was the best decision I have ever made. From that moment forward I felt like i was in control. He did as promised and without lifting another finger I had a check in my hand before I knew it. Not only did Mr. Boland deliver on his promise, he made me feel like I was his only client, answering his phone everytime I called after just a ring or two and treating me with professionalism and respect. To him I wasn’t just a crummy construction worker, like the first couple attorneys I spoke too made me feel, he made me feel like an equal peer, a person who had been wronged by a large company and he was going to make it right for me. Mr. Boland brought Milwaukee tools to their knees delivering exactly what I asked for, and I never had to step foot in a court room, and for that I’m eternally grateful. Thank you Mr. Boland, not only for delivering on your promise, but more importantly giving me a voice when I felt like I had none.
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11 Oct, 2016 by Frank j. barcia
Kristin Teufel (Esquire) is a Lundy Law Lawyer that embraced my injury case with the following: (1) compassion for my three broken ribs and balloon type elbow contusion, (2) provided information pertaining to medical & legal procedures which eliminated confusion & prepared me for the upcoming processes, (3) after two years, Ms. Teufel's monitoring of the healing process was completed, (4) efficiently organized procedural tactics which ensured an immediate acceptable settlement agreement by the insurance company & myself and (5) after three months following the settlement, a "follow up" was required for disconcerted accusations made by the Rawlings Company (medical insurance), “Your attorney has not responded to our inquiries, nor has he or she acknowledged representation of you.” This was totally an inaccurate statement because I received copies of letters that transpired between the Rawlings Co. & Ms. Teufel's office. Therefore, Ms. Teufel immediately put her professionalism to work with the following statement, "I will take care of it for you." and a resolution letter to the Rawlings Co. made it all disappear.
My reply letter to Ms. Teufel contained the following statement:
Kristin Teufel this is how I see you “Successful”
“Success is not measured in dollars and cents, but rather in terms of how determined you are to persevere, how committed you are to maintain an unbending integrity and how willing you are to stay the course when surrounded by doubters.”
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13 Aug, 2015 by Joan
Mr. Hornak was very helpful in my Auto Claim. He was able to get me the maximum payment allowed to the limits of liability coverage. He will fight to get you what you deserve.
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08 May, 2021 by Mary
After months of going back and forth with a life insurance company regarding a policy that I was supposed to get when my ex husband died I called the Boonswang law firm and Hunter was assigned my case. He was able to get it settled and get the money I was owed. I cannot say enough good things about Hunter. Mine was an unusual case but Hunter kept me informed throughout the whole process with emails and phone calls. If you need a lawyer to get the insurance policy money you are owed I would definitely recommend the Boonswang Law firm and Hunter.
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06 Jul, 2009 by Anonymous
I WOULD RECOMMEND THIS ATTORNEY TO ANYBODY WHO ASKED ME FOR A REFERENCE. HE ALWAYS HAS ANSWERS TO YOUR QUESTIONS AND IF HE DOES NOT HE WILL FIND OUT AND GIVE YOU A CALL BACK IN A TIMELY MANNER. HE HIS VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE AND HIS OFFICE STAFF IS OUTSTANDING. MR KARDOS WILL LOOK OUT FOR YOUR BEST INTEREST AND IN TODAYS WORLD THERE ARE VERY FEW ATTORNEYS LEFT WHO STILL STAND BEHIND THEIR LAW DEGREE AS MR KARDOS.
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30 May, 2012 by Eve
Mr.Walker was referred to me by a friend regarding a complex business matter. But it did not seem so complex after he explained things to me in language that I understood. As for results, I can only say that he under promised and over delivered.
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22 Jun, 2011 by Kathi
Michael was asked to represent me Pro Bono. He always responded to my calls and emails as soon as possible. He kept me informed about what I was supposed to do and answered all my questions in plain English. Not once did he make me feel like I was bothering him or like a charity case. I could not have gotten a better lawyer even if I had picked him myself.
I would absolutely recommend Michael Gumble to anyone who needs a good bankruptcy attorney. Thank you, Michael.
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20 Sep, 2010 by Anonymous
I had a matter come up in District Court that I was worried sick about, worked out better than I could have hoped.
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27 Feb, 2019 by Ruth
it is my pleasure to recommend Counselor Schinella as an immigration attorney. I am the psychologist who has been working with him to complete evaluations on his clients who are unable to take the citizenship test. I have been uniformly impressed by his integrity, courtesy and devotion to his clients, which leads to many successful outcomes. I would (and have) recommend him to anyone.
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22 Jun, 2016 by Belsera
Sansweet is a great down to earth lawyer. He was always available to me and worked my workers comp case as if I was his only client. Great results and got me settle in months and I mean months......I appreciate this guy so much.
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30 Mar, 2012 by Ted
I have used Mr. Blakers's service for several years. He and his firm have always handled our matters with quite a success rate. They have advised us accordingly as to what the best and most cost efficient way would be to handle our case. I highly recommend his services.
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26 Nov, 2018 by Maria
Mr. Arnold
I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to you for all and care and concern you have shown me, and for working tirelessly to ensure that the law worked in my favor. If it weren’t for your analytical skills and knowledge, the matter wouldn’t have been settled by now.
Thanks once again for your legal advice, time and efforts
Maria Wiggins
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01 Apr, 2013 by Anonymous
Mr. Toll got me money for my case and we never even had to go to court. He understood my pain and suffering and made every step of the process easy.
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16 Mar, 2017 by Ben
This guy is a wizard! Got us through the labyrinth on Philadelphia zoning variance for less than half the cost of our previous attorney. Very helpful and responsive. I cannot recommend Matt enough!
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04 Feb, 2015 by Anonymous
Mr. Shapiro knows his stuff and has really helped in the suit I was involved in. The situation was a mess but Mr. Shapiro did a terrific job of guiding me through and pointed me in the right direction with questions. He is very honest and was understanding. I hope no one gets sued, it's a nightmare but thank God for professionals like Noah.
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12 Jan, 2012 by Anonymous
Mr. DiGiulio's level of professionalism and class is unmatched. He always took the time to explain the different aspects of my case and was very down to earth in doing so. I liked that I felt I could talk to him like a friend at any time. He was extremely thorough and intelligent. I could not have been more satisfied with the result he achieved for me in my case. I will definitely hire him again if need be and I recommend you do the same!
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14 Sep, 2014 by Jemal
Extremely professional team.
Truly invested in quality and time.
Got the best possible outcome for me.
Thank you Michael.
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14 Apr, 2014 by Anonymous
Great At fighting for his clients, I have used him several times and I always came out with a good experience and LOTS of "luck" lol!! Trust him, believe me it's worth it
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19 Dec, 2014 by Jermaine
Jim's a great lawyer he always informs you and keeps you up to date. He's down to earth and will take the time out to explain to you just exactly what's going on in your case so that you have a good and knowledgable understanding. You'll always be up to speed with Jim. I'd highly recommend him over many other lawyers. Some lawyers are out for their own financial gain but Jim will work hard for you to get the justice you deserve.
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05 Feb, 2014 by Anonymous
Handled my claim efficiently and called me on a regular basis to keep me informed. The settlement I recieved was much more than I expected. I also appreciated the way his staff treated me. Mr. Haber is a top-notch, caring attorney who I recommend 100%
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18 Jan, 2015 by James
Ms. Santiago is MY attorney life! I am a retired US Marine, and in the Corps we thrive in achieving the MISSION by using a cluster of leadership skill sets unique to the US Marine Corps. I believe with all of my heart, Ms. Santiago is a true leader in providing the best legal services for her clients.
She is a great listener....."have a seat an d relax" she told me when I first entered her office stressed out about my 20 year old situation. Once she listened to my story and reviewed my documentation; I could see on her face she had an idea of how to approach my case. She explained to me her what her initial plan would be. When I left her office (PA case); and drove 900 miles back to my home in Alabama; I felt in my heart I was in good hands. After a full year (6/13 to 6/14) of probing into what I think is a "psychotic child support system in PA"; she was able to resolve my case; get my passport reinstated, block attempts by others to freeze my assets while my case was before a judge and reduce my payments. In 12/14, someone in that "psychotic child support system" entered another asset freeze on my account while I am out of country in the Philippines(10,000 miles away). I emailed Ms. Santiago of this; and she diligently and professionally" resolved the situation for me. In closing, I want to thank Ms. Santiago for the hard work and time she put into helping this old Leatherneck. You are a true champion of your craft....the tip of the legal defense spear. I salute you for " A JOB WELL DONE!" Semper Fi
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05 Dec, 2014 by Patty
Caitlin kept us up to date with every development and she always took the extra time to explain the entire process with our agency. I was always able to reach her to discuss our case.
Her professionalism was impressive along with her knowledge of the case. We really enjoyed working with Caitlin!!
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31 Jul, 2013 by Amy
Michael helped me with a separation agreement with my former employer. He went over the agreement and helped me better understand the agreement and what some of my choices were. He also put in touch with his colleage Henry, who handles emplyoment cases. They were very helpful, and I'm truly greatful for all their hard work. They both made a difficult situation a lot easier for me.
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02 Sep, 2010 by Anonymous
Rich represented me about a year ago in an automobile accident. He is a down to earth person who really cares about his client. He fought hard and made me feel as if I were his most important client. In the end, I was very happy with the settlement he got for me.
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13 Apr, 2015 by Lisa
Ms. Sheller began the investigation on my case immediately which was very important as construction was beginning at the scene. This was key to winning my case. Answers phone calls & emails promptly.
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14 Mar, 2012 by Anonymous
Got me out from some serious charges and was really cool about it the whole way through. Seen a buncha lawyers in Philly, Mike is the best hand down!
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24 Jun, 2014 by Barbara
He was transparent, communicated very openly each time we met, his firm was timely in responding, helpful in going thru the process with doctors, insurance company and employer. I appreciated the fact the he explained the process to me which was helpful to understand what I needed to do and what he would handle. I would refer this attorney to my friends and family without hesitation.
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02 Jan, 2009 by Anonymous
Mr. Maddox has been a pleasure to deal with. I would highly recommend him to anyone seeking proffesional legal advice.
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12 Sep, 2014 by Anonymous
Dominic handled a civil rights matter that involved the death of a family member at a prison that resulted in a significant recovery for the estate. My family was very happy with the work done by Mr. Guerrini, along with his staff Angela and Kat, and we believe the work he does on behalf of underserved populations, like the poor and incarcerated, is unparalleled!
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28 Nov, 2012 by Yvonne
After the sudden lost of my father, I was recommended to this law firm. I didn't know what to expect . I couldn't even think clear. Deb. Jensen, was the most caring, knowledgeable, personable attorney I have ever met..and most of all she listened to me! She told me to focus on getting better and to go ahead and grieve my fathers death. I was always kept informed about the status of the case. The office staff including Elaine Sachs were the best!! Most of all great results! :)
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What a Personal Injury Lawyer Can Do for You
A personal injury lawyer specializes in helping individuals who have been physically or emotionally injured due to the negligence or wrongful actions of another party. Whether you've been hurt in a car accident, suffered a slip and fall, or experienced medical malpractice, a personal injury attorney works to ensure you receive fair compensation for your injuries. They can help you recover damages for medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other related expenses.
Personal injury lawyers act as your advocate, navigating the legal system on your behalf and dealing with insurance companies to ensure you get the compensation you deserve. They understand how to handle complex legal matters and help you avoid common pitfalls.
When Should I Hire a Personal Injury Lawyer?
Hiring a personal injury lawyer can be beneficial in many situations where you've been harmed due to another's negligence. Some key scenarios include:
- Severe injuries: If you've suffered significant or permanent injuries that result in substantial medical bills, a lawyer can help ensure you are fairly compensated.
- Long-term or permanent disability: Injuries that affect your ability to work or require ongoing medical treatment are complex, and a lawyer can help estimate long-term damages.
- Disputed liability: If the responsible party or their insurance company denies liability for your injury, a lawyer can gather evidence and advocate on your behalf.
- Insurance company lowball offers: Insurers often try to settle personal injury claims for as little as possible. A lawyer can negotiate to get you a fair settlement.
- Medical malpractice claims: Injuries caused by a doctor, nurse, or healthcare provider due to negligence require a personal injury lawyer experienced in medical malpractice law.
- Exposure to hazardous substances: If you've been injured due to exposure to toxins, chemicals, or dangerous substances, a lawyer can help pursue legal action.
Hiring a lawyer early in the process is crucial, especially if you're unsure of the full extent of your injuries or damages.
What Does a Personal Injury Lawyer Do?
A personal injury lawyer provides a wide range of services to guide you through the legal process and maximize your compensation. They can:
- Evaluate your case: A lawyer will assess the strength of your claim and determine whether you have a viable case.
- Investigate the incident: Gathering evidence such as police reports, witness statements, medical records, and expert opinions is key to building a strong case.
- Negotiate with insurance companies: Lawyers handle communications with insurance companies to ensure you receive a fair settlement and aren't taken advantage of.
- File a lawsuit if necessary: If a fair settlement can't be reached, the lawyer can file a personal injury lawsuit on your behalf and represent you in court.
- Help calculate damages: This includes medical expenses, lost wages, future medical needs, pain and suffering, and emotional distress.
- Prepare and file legal documents: Lawyers handle all the paperwork and deadlines associated with your case, including filing motions and discovery requests.
- Represent you at trial: If your case goes to trial, the lawyer will argue your case before a judge and jury to obtain the compensation you deserve.
How Are Personal Injury Lawyers Paid?
Most personal injury lawyers work on a contingency fee basis. This means they only get paid if they win your case, either through settlement or a court judgment. Here’s how it works:
- Contingency fee percentage: The lawyer will take a percentage of the settlement or award, typically between 25% and 40%, depending on the complexity of the case and the stage at which it's resolved.
- Costs and expenses: In addition to the contingency fee, the lawyer may deduct other costs associated with the case, such as filing fees, expert witness fees, and court costs. These expenses are often advanced by the lawyer and repaid out of the settlement.
- No upfront payment: Since the lawyer’s fee is contingent on winning, you usually don’t pay anything upfront.
Always discuss the lawyer’s fee structure during your consultation to avoid surprises.
How Much Does a Personal Injury Lawyer Cost?
The cost of hiring a personal injury lawyer depends on the specifics of your case and the lawyer’s fee structure. However, since most personal injury lawyers work on a contingency fee basis, the amount you pay will depend on the outcome of your case. Here are some general guidelines:
- Contingency fees: Typically range from 25% to 40% of the settlement or award. The percentage may increase if the case goes to trial or requires an appeal.
- Other costs: In addition to the lawyer's fee, you may be responsible for case-related expenses such as expert witness fees, medical record retrieval fees, and court costs. These are often deducted from your settlement, so you won't have to pay out of pocket.
While the cost may seem high, hiring an experienced lawyer can significantly increase the amount you recover, making it a worthwhile investment.
Top Questions to Ask a Personal Injury Lawyer
Before hiring a personal injury lawyer, it's essential to ask questions to ensure you’re choosing the right representation. Here are some important questions to ask:
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What is your experience with personal injury cases like mine?
Make sure the lawyer has handled cases involving similar injuries or accidents. -
What is your fee structure?
Clarify whether the lawyer charges a contingency fee and what percentage they will take from any settlement or award. -
How long will my case take?
While it's hard to predict, a lawyer can give you an estimate based on similar cases they’ve handled. -
How often do you take cases to trial?
Some lawyers prefer to settle quickly, while others are more comfortable going to court if necessary. -
Will you personally handle my case?
In larger firms, junior lawyers or paralegals may handle some aspects of your case, so it's important to know who will be managing your claim. -
Do you have references from past clients?
Speaking with past clients can provide valuable insight into the lawyer’s effectiveness and professionalism.
How to Check the Credibility of a Personal Injury Lawyer
To ensure you’re hiring a credible personal injury lawyer, take the following steps:
- Check bar association records: Verify that the lawyer is licensed and in good standing with your state’s bar association. Look for any history of disciplinary actions.
- Read client reviews and testimonials: Online platforms like Avvo, Martindale-Hubbell, and Google reviews can provide insight into the lawyer's reputation and client satisfaction.
- Look at their track record: Review their experience with personal injury cases, particularly how many cases they’ve successfully resolved or taken to trial.
- Ask for references: Credible lawyers should be willing to provide references from past clients who can vouch for their work.
- Check professional memberships: Lawyers who are members of respected organizations, like the American Association for Justice (AAJ), often have a solid reputation in the field.
What Should I Prepare for My First Consultation?
To get the most out of your first meeting with a personal injury lawyer, prepare the following:
- Detailed account of the accident: Write down everything you remember about the incident, including dates, times, and locations. Include any witnesses or police reports if available.
- Medical records and bills: Bring any documentation of your injuries, treatments, and associated medical costs.
- Insurance information: Provide your insurance details and any communication you’ve had with the other party’s insurance company.
- Employment and income records: If your injury has impacted your ability to work, bring proof of lost wages or reduced earning capacity.
- Photos or videos: If you have photos of the accident scene, your injuries, or property damage, bring them to your consultation.
- Questions for the lawyer: Prepare a list of questions to ask, including how the lawyer will handle your case and what you can expect in terms of timeline and outcome.
By preparing thoroughly for your first consultation, you’ll help the lawyer understand your case more quickly and get a better sense of your legal options.
