In handling a variety of claims over the years, I have found that there is a common thread of questions that many clients ask during the course of handling a case for them. What follows is a statement of those common questions and my response to those questions.
- What is civil litigation?
- Is my case worth pursuing?
- What are the chances of my case settling?
- Will a lawsuit have to be filed to pursue my claim
- If a lawsuit is filed, how will the case proceed?
- What forms of insurance coverage are available to me in a tort claim?
- How do you handle medical malpractice cases?
- Do I need an attorney to handle my case?
- How much time do you have to make a claim?
- Is there a way for me to get some background information on the physician who is either about to treat me or who has treated me?
- Is there a limitation on the amount that can be recovered in a medical malpractice action?
- Arbitration vs court trials
- What is a tort?
- Where do our laws come from?
- How does a civil case differ from a criminal case?
- What can I expect if called as a juror?
- What can I expect if called as a witness at a trial or a hearing?
- What is a contract?
- How do professional liability claims differ from general liability claims?
- What is contributory negligence?
- What is a product liability or product defect claim?
- Why are some government entities immune from suit?
- What damages are recoverable if I am physically injured due to the fault of another?
- What is an intentional tort?
- Do divorce laws differ much from state to state?
- What are my rights as a tenant?
- Before entering into a real estate transaction what should I do?
- What are the different types of business organizations that a business can operate under?
- What are my rights if I am injured on the job?
- What type of insurance coverage should I have?
- What is a lien?
- What should I consider before signing a contract?
- Do I need an attorney for my legal problem?
- How do I go about choosing an attorney?
- What is the role of a judge in a trial?
- What is the role of a jury?
- Why are jury trials important?
- Can a jury’s decision be overturned?
- What is a contingent fee?
- If I hire an attorney, can his services be terminated?
- In contracts that I sign should I agree to a waiver of a jury trial?
