The First Consultation

We know that when people come in to see us for the first time that they are very worried about seeing a lawyer. It seems to add insult to the injury (that they are presently suffering from) that they now have to contend with entering into a contract with a lawyer. They fear that they will have to sign and pay a great deal of money just at a time when their finances are in a very precarious situation. They may be receiving disability benefits, or using up vacation time, or living on the generosity of an employer.  Whatever their situation, it is a bad time for them to be paying thousands of dollars to a lawyer.

Unfortunately, a lot of people, because of this misconception about the work we do, do not approach the right lawyer at the right time. We hope that, as people become more sophisticated in their research through the Internet, many of their preconceived notions can be dispelled. Further, they should be able to decide if the lawyer they’re contacting is a specialist in the personal injury field.

First and foremost, there is no charge for the initial interview. In fact, if the case is taken on by my firm, there are no charges or fees to pay until the case is settled or you obtain a successful judgment. This relationship is called a “contingent fee contract.” It means that unless you’re successful, you do not pay for my firm’s services. In fact, my firm becomes invested in your case.

Make no mistake; we have to believe that your case will be successful for our firm to take it on. Because of our many years of experience in trial practice before our courts, we have a very good idea of whether your case will meet the tests required so that your will have a successful result.

In any case where your future, both physically and financially, is in jeopardy because of injury, you need to have experienced legal representation. We think our firm provides excellent legal, as well as, financial representation.

Why do I say “financial”? I’m not talking about investments or securities. I’m talking about the very complex financial analysis that goes into the modern damage case. We have to take into consideration a myriad number of requirements to compute your damages. It’s not just your injuries. It’s your financial background, your tax reporting and your business analysis that all have to be reviewed and brought together in an all-encompassing package.

Your future has to be protected. In law, that means putting you back into the future that you would have had but for the accident. Our people know how to obtain the required information, both medical and financial, that forms the basis for your claim.

The insurers that we come up against strive to diminish your injuries and your financial claims. They have a great deal of experience and lots of resources to throw against you to force you to settle for a lot less than your claim is worth.

We will truly shepherd you through the process by providing you with a good understanding of what the insurers are doing. We are able to explain why a defense medical examination, which purports to show you as completely uninjured, is not to be believed.

Most people have dedicated and conscientious family doctors who strive to assist their patients to get better. It is the family doctor who normally sends you off for expert treatment. The reports from your family doctor and from the specialists who see you are the most important medical records which tell your story truthfully and accurately.

We are able, because of our experience, to refer you to very expert physicians who are skilled, not only in the medical field, but are also skilled at giving evidence. By that I mean, being able to withstand a cross-examination of a defense insurance lawyer.

Likewise, after hundreds of trials, we have the experience to severely cross-examine defense insurance doctors if a matter goes to trial.

At a time when you are severely stressed because of injury, we strive to reduce your stress in working through the legal process for your benefit and that of your family.