Atlanta, Georgia Personal Injury Lawyer
How much does your firm charge?
While each case is evaluated on an individual basis, the firm usually takes matters on a contingent basis. This means that the Firm does not earn a fee unless, and until, the Client recovers. We're in this together.
How much that fee will be depends on the nature of the claim. Expenses of the case are deducted or reimbursed. Contingent fees are calculated as a percentage of the client's gross recovery.
The firm's fee can range from 33% to 50% of the recovery. Why the difference in percentage rates? The rate is set based upon the time involved, the risk involved, and other factors. If we have to take the case through trial and/or appeal, for example, it's been a bigger fight and the firm may require a bigger fee.
How long will it take?
Each case is different. Usually, it takes at least six months to settle a case outside of filing a lawsuit -- and another six months to resolve the matter, if a suit is filed. More complex or serious matters will take longer.
Other factors that impact the speed of the legal process include the amount of time needed to accurately assess the damages (how long will the client require medical treatment? what will it cost? how much time will be missed from work?) and how much time will be needed for each side to collect enough information or evidence to knowledgeably negotiate a settlement from their perspective.
How much is my case worth?
Each situation is unique and must be evaluated on its own. There can be no general answer to this question. Moreover, this valuation can change as the case progresses and more information is found. The more information that is known, the clearer the evaluation will be.
Factors that must be considered in case evaluations include:
1. Will the jury find the plaintiff believable? likeable?
2. What type of injuries were sustained?
3. Are these injuries permanent?
4. Was the defendant clearly at fault? Is there more than one defendant?
5. Where will the lawsuit be tried?
6. How much are the out-of-pocket expenses (medical bills, lost wages, expert analysis, etc.)?
7. Are there any other relevant circumstances out there, such as whether a defendant was drunk, or acted intentionally to injure someone? Is a crime involved here?
2. What type of injuries were sustained?
3. Are these injuries permanent?
4. Was the defendant clearly at fault? Is there more than one defendant?
5. Where will the lawsuit be tried?
6. How much are the out-of-pocket expenses (medical bills, lost wages, expert analysis, etc.)?
7. Are there any other relevant circumstances out there, such as whether a defendant was drunk, or acted intentionally to injure someone? Is a crime involved here?
