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19 Nov, 2024 by Sandra
Tara was extremely knowledgeable and dedicated to my case, always keeping me informed and clearly explaining complex legal terms and possible outcomes. She went above and beyond to achieve a positive outcome. I felt very supported throughout the process. I would highly recommend her to anyone needing an injury lawyer. She was always available to answer my questions and explained everything in a way I could understand. Additionally, she genuinely cared about making sure I was receiving treatment for my injuries to the fullest extent possible to try and get back to some level of normalcy.
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13 Nov, 2024 by Erickxon vasquez
I feel satisfied with the service they are very attentive and effective, I recommend the lawyer Tara Tighe for any case of accidents
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08 Nov, 2024 by Anonymous
Tara was extremely attentive, kind and helpful throughout the entire process. I highly recommend her.
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23 Jul, 2013 by Maureen
Over the past 12 years Mr Jacobs has handled many business and personal matters for myself, my family and my friends. Recommending someone is always something I am hesitant about because your opinion is subjective, but not in this case. Business matters are something if not handled well can be easily be dealt with, simply fire the person and move on. But personal matters are hard and the majority of the time you only get one shot to get it right. Hiring the "Best and Most Qualified Person" can be difficult because your case needs to be handled correctly, sincerely and by someone you can trust and today that is a tall order and one that is not easy to fill. Mr Jacobs handled issues for my sister as she was facing the end of her life due to cancer. He was kind and caring, he told her that she may be able to take her case forward but he asked her if "spending her last days going to court to win money would that truly be "Worth" the time she had left" , and of course her answer was "No". But, many other lawyers might have opted for the large pay off from her case. I have since recommended him to three friends that have been in accidents and he has handled their cases so well they have said they received "more then they thought they ever would". Like I stated in the beginning, it is hard to recommend ,,,but Mr Jacobs is an exception!
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10 Feb, 2013 by Maureen
Mr. Jacobs has handled both business and personal matters for myself , my friends and my family. He has won every case that I have referred to him and has been both compassionate to his clients and extremely professional. I will continue with confidence to refer everyone in need of an attorney to Mr Jacobs.
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30 Nov, 2014 by Anonymous
I was referred to Mike after a drunk driver hit me in November 2013. Mike was able to assist me with both the insurance companies. He was knowledgeable, down to earth, and friendly. Best of all he wasn't the normal no personality attorney, (excuse the bow-tie, I think its just his thing). In the end, I got more than I had expected I would. If you have a personal injury claim, you would be well served to use Mike.
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23 Nov, 2015 by Anonymous
Kevin was able to quickly cut through the complexity of my family law case and move forward with a strong strategy that helped to bring my case to a victory. He will not waste time or money and truly cares about his clients and getting them the best possible outcome. I could not recommend him enough. Excellent attorney.
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07 Aug, 2024 by Heyling hernandez
I was looking for an attorney to help me finalize a divorce in VA and since the first consultation I had with one of the attorneys, I felt very comfortable and all my answers/concerns were answered. Ms. Randell is very knowledgeable and she was very responsive to any questions or concerns I had. I 100% recommend her and her team!!
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05 Jul, 2024 by Eveie barratt
Hiring Andrew Taylor as my attorney was the best decision I made when filing for divorce. My case was complicated, including numerous filings and hearings leading to a multi-day trial related to my divorce, child custody and support. He also handled my J&DR Court hearings to secure a Protective Order for my children and I. Andrew knows the law thoroughly and his experience in the courtroom meant he gave me very sound advice. After trying diligently to settle with the other side, it became clear we would have to go to trial. This meant months strategically prioritizing and timing the work on discovery, depositions, expert witnesses, coordination with the Guardian Ad Litem (GAL), minor children testifying to the judge in chambers, and supplementary legal negotiations. Andrew and his paralegal, Shannon, expertly managed all of this. They are truly good people and a delightful team: I trust them implicitly.
Prior to my divorce trial, I presented Andrew with a 20-point list of what I wanted the judge to grant me. Andrew’s deep understanding of what the court would be looking for with regard to the best interest of my children, quantifying asset/debt values, jurisdiction, case law, & how that lined up with the fact patterns in my case meant success: what the judge granted me after the trial was beyond my expectations.
Even though I was the one who chose to file for divorce, it was daunting emotionally. Sometimes I just wanted to give up the fight for what I knew I was legally allowed. However, Andrew Taylor is a thoughtful, empathetic person who clearly sees his role as one to help families navigate when they are facing hard realities. Andrew did everything to advocate for me & my children. My family & I have gone from surviving to thriving; we now live in a peaceful, joyful home.
I highly recommend you speak with Andrew Taylor; whether your case is a simple one or more complex, to make sure all issues are properly addressed now and for your future.
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10 May, 2024 by Wayne nelson
My experience with this firm was horrendous!! I was baited during the custody consultation to feel as though I had a very strong case for full custody. However, once I provided the required retainment for representation, I simply became a statistic. Andrew consistently pushed for me to just accept opposing party offers of every other weekend, simply because it is the "standard" and had no concern of really fighting for me or my daughter's 'equal' time together. The goal of this firm is to drag clients through the system as slowly as possible, for their maximum profit!.. I was astonished to find that for my final bill, which only included the prep and appearance for my 20 min support hearing that should have only involved plugging my income numbers into a worksheet, I had accumulated the same amount of changes, nearly $7000, as I had for all of the work in the months leading up to the custody hearing. Don't make my mistake....You'll probably fair just as well, if not better, representing yourself and saving your kid's college fund.
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07 Aug, 2024 by Heyling hernandez
I was looking for an attorney to help me finalize a divorce in VA and since the first consultation I had with one of the attorneys, I felt very comfortable and all my answers/concerns were answered. Ms. Randell is very knowledgeable and she was very responsive to any questions or concerns I had. I 100% recommend her and her team!!
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05 Jul, 2024 by Eveie barratt
Hiring Andrew Taylor as my attorney was the best decision I made when filing for divorce. My case was complicated, including numerous filings and hearings leading to a multi-day trial related to my divorce, child custody and support. He also handled my J&DR Court hearings to secure a Protective Order for my children and I. Andrew knows the law thoroughly and his experience in the courtroom meant he gave me very sound advice. After trying diligently to settle with the other side, it became clear we would have to go to trial. This meant months strategically prioritizing and timing the work on discovery, depositions, expert witnesses, coordination with the Guardian Ad Litem (GAL), minor children testifying to the judge in chambers, and supplementary legal negotiations. Andrew and his paralegal, Shannon, expertly managed all of this. They are truly good people and a delightful team: I trust them implicitly.
Prior to my divorce trial, I presented Andrew with a 20-point list of what I wanted the judge to grant me. Andrew’s deep understanding of what the court would be looking for with regard to the best interest of my children, quantifying asset/debt values, jurisdiction, case law, & how that lined up with the fact patterns in my case meant success: what the judge granted me after the trial was beyond my expectations.
Even though I was the one who chose to file for divorce, it was daunting emotionally. Sometimes I just wanted to give up the fight for what I knew I was legally allowed. However, Andrew Taylor is a thoughtful, empathetic person who clearly sees his role as one to help families navigate when they are facing hard realities. Andrew did everything to advocate for me & my children. My family & I have gone from surviving to thriving; we now live in a peaceful, joyful home.
I highly recommend you speak with Andrew Taylor; whether your case is a simple one or more complex, to make sure all issues are properly addressed now and for your future.
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10 May, 2024 by Wayne nelson
My experience with this firm was horrendous!! I was baited during the custody consultation to feel as though I had a very strong case for full custody. However, once I provided the required retainment for representation, I simply became a statistic. Andrew consistently pushed for me to just accept opposing party offers of every other weekend, simply because it is the "standard" and had no concern of really fighting for me or my daughter's 'equal' time together. The goal of this firm is to drag clients through the system as slowly as possible, for their maximum profit!.. I was astonished to find that for my final bill, which only included the prep and appearance for my 20 min support hearing that should have only involved plugging my income numbers into a worksheet, I had accumulated the same amount of changes, nearly $7000, as I had for all of the work in the months leading up to the custody hearing. Don't make my mistake....You'll probably fair just as well, if not better, representing yourself and saving your kid's college fund.
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06 Feb, 2024 by Safiullah nasery
I wanted to extend my deepest appreciation for the outstanding legal representation you provided during my injury case.
I am grateful for your tireless efforts in navigating the complexities of my case.
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07 Dec, 2023 by Lisa kingery
This law firm is amazing at their job. They were able to hold the offenders accountable and got us what we deserved. They really know what they are doing and I recommend them to any and everyone. Thank you Mr. Schupak and team!
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09 Sep, 2023 by Janet turner
Since my daughter and husband both recently passed away, I was so hopeful that Mr. Schupak would help me hold my husband's nursing home accountable for negligence. Sadly, he did not want to take the case. I wish he had given more time and consideration.
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21 Oct, 2021 by Anonymous
Mr. Johnson helped prevent me having to do jail time by coming to an agreement with the defense attorney. Which in result I plead no contest to one of my charges and plead guilty to the other.
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28 Jan, 2020 by Pamela
Mr. Johnson was able to get my reckless driving ticket reduced down to an infraction. I was very pleased with the outcome!
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25 Feb, 2018 by Anonymous
This lawyer was no help on my court case. He did not explain the law or case in detail. James Johnson did not want to help me with my appeal case. He just took my money. When it was time to go to court for my appeal I did not know he did not want to help me. Less than a week before my case he left a message. My pending case was Reckless driving. He did not speak or contact me after my court appearance. Haven’t emailed me either. I would not recommend this lawyer or it’s firm at all.
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08 Oct, 2022 by Anonymous
They set you up with kindness and leave uou dry his assistance Julia need too be working for Wendy's or Mc Donald's the worst lie about everything and they are very rude when they are wrong never again absolutely the worst
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23 Mar, 2022 by Anonymous
You can be a good Christian but awful at your job. He completely gave us terrible advise and was awful in court, awful is being nice. He mumbled the Judge had to tell him to speak up. He called my daughter by the wrong name, he had no clue what he was doing, the other attny chewed him up and spit him out. Afterwards he said that went well and I had to remind him we lost. We had to hire another attny to try to undo what he did. Again you can be a good Christian but terrible at your job. I regret the day we hired him.
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05 Feb, 2021 by Dale
Chester Banks will only help you if you are a close friend. He did not handle my criminal case at all and I received 8 months in jail for a petty offense. When I tried to call him, he would never return my calls from the jail. He did not want to consult with me about my case until the day of my hearing. He kept the door open while folks listened to our quick talk. Any positive reviews shown here are probably false reviews, left by friends and family. He also cheats on his taxes. He is not a good man.
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08 Dec, 2022 by Anonymous
This law office is a complete JOKE! They do not care about you or your legal status! BE WARE THEY JUST WANT YOUR MONEY! They never answer phone calls, or get back to you, or even UPDATE YOU REGARDING YOUR OWN LEGAL STATUS!! This Law firm is a complete joke and are full of BS! I do NOT recommend this attorney office! They make you wait months/years because they can’t do what people are paying them for. THEY ALSO SEND YOUR PAPERWORK TO THE WRONG FACILITY THAT DOESNT HAVE ANYTHING TO DO WITH YOU!
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07 Apr, 2018 by Carlos
Mr. Hawbecker helped me to renew my DACA after it had expired. I was very scared that I would never be able to get it back, But Mr. Hawbecker helped me get it back. He showed me that he cared about my situation and had his awesome staff help me with everything. I recommend this Attorney and his entire staff to anyone!!
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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.
