INJURED?
PERSONAL INJURY ANSWERS YOU NEED TO KNOW
By
James J. Martines, Esq.
The Martines Law Group, Ltd.
www.MyWreckCheck.com
jm@mywreckcheck.com
Q: What do you mean by "personal injury"? What sorts of cases does a Personal Injury Attorney handle?
"Personal injury" is a term that means any accident or occurrence that causes bodily injury. Some examples of the types of cases a Las Vegas Personal Injury Attorney handles are:
-car and truck accidents
-medical malpractice
-mesothelioma/asbestos cases
-products liability (injury from a defective product),
-injury from defective medicines (e.g., Vioxx, Rezulin, Baycol)
-wrongful death cases
Q: How does a Personal Injury Attorney charge for a personal injury case?
We charge on a contingency fee basis, meaning that you will not pay us anything unless one of our Las Vegas Personal Injury Attorneys obtains a settlement or a winning verdict at trial.
Q: What if I do not have Health Insurance to cover my medical bills?
No problem. An established Personal injury firm like the Martines Law Group, Ltd. will be able to get you the care you need on an “attorney lien.” This simply means that the firm has earned the faith of medical providers and they are willing to treat you for your injuries and get paid out of the settlement. At the end of your case, your attorney will normally negotiate down the amount you owe your medical providers so you will not have to pay the entire amount out fo your settlement.
Q: How much is my case worth, and will a Personal Injury Attorney guarantee success?
The "value" of your case depends on many factors, such as the extent of your injury, the amount of your medical bills, your condition after you have finished treating, etc. The calculation also involves the ability of the other party to pay a judgment, and whether you played any role in causing the accident.
We will not take your case unless we think it has a good chance of success. Even so, the State Bar of Nevada has been very clear that a Las Vegas Personal Injury Attorney should guarantee any specific outcome.
Q: My insurance agent says I can handle the case myself without a Personal Injury Attorney. Is this a good idea?
Since a consultation is free, it won't hurt to ask us. Just remember that no matter how nice insurance adjusters sound on the phone, they have one goal in mind above all others: to settle your claim by paying you as little as possible.
Insurance companies do not work for you. They rarely give you a fair assessment of the value of your case. Our Personal Injury Attorneys at the Martines Law Group work for you.
Make no mistake: the insurance company knows that it's almost impossible to take a case to trial on your own. From this point of view, you see they have nothing to lose until you have an attorney and, as such, they have no reason to make you a fair offer.
Q: If you’re the Martines Law Group takes my case, what will I have to do?
If you hire our Las Vegas Personal Injury Attorneys, you will be a significant part of your case team. We will ask you to help gather information that we will use to support your case. Just as we will keep you informed about your case, you will need to keep us informed about your medical treatment and physical limitations.
Q: How long will it take to settle my case if I hire a Personal Injury Attorney?
This can vary significantly based on the complexity of your case. It could take three months from the time you finish treating with your medical providers, or it could take years. In any event, a lawsuit must be filed in Nevada no later than two years from the date of your injury. For this reason, it is important to consult with an attorney as soon as possible after an accident.
Q: Will I have to pay a Personal Injury Attorney “case costs”?
Case costs are expenses that a Personal Injury Attorney pays others to get your case ready for presentation and trial. Examples include filing fees required by the court and expenses for depositions, medical records, and experts. Case costs vary depending on the complexity of the case, but we always have an up-to-date balance available if you want it.
If we do not recover anything, you do not have to pay back the case costs. This is not true of all law firms, so make sure you understand how your Las Vegas Personal Injury Attorney handles case costs.
Q: Can I talk to your Las Vegas Personal Injury Attorneys about my case for free?
Yes. If you want to talk to one of our Las Vegas Personal Injury Attorneys about a case, just call or email us at jm@mywreckcheck.com. You an also fill out a FREE Case Evaluation Form on our website, www.MywreckCheck.com, and someone will get back to you within one working day. Once we have confirmed that you do have a valid case, you need only answer a few basic questions and we will have your claim established.
Q: What information about the Martines Law Group is available at www.MyWreckCheck.com?
Our website is designed to demonstrate what sets the Martines Law Group apart from other Las Vegas personal injury attorneys, and to show our potential clients that we will treat you the same as we treat all our clients: like friends and family.
-Do you have other questions about our Las Vegas Personal Injury Attorneys? Call the Martines Law Group, Ltd. At (702) 506-1770 or visit us at www.MywreckCheck.com.
