Frequently Asked Questions
Personal Injury & Wrongful Death
- How can I afford to engage in a personal injury or wrongful death legal battle with an insurance company?
- How do I know if my personal injury or wrongful death case is worthwhile?
- How much will it cost to prosecute my personal injury or wrongful death case?
- What will I be responsible for if we lose our case?
- What is mediation?
- How long will my personal injury or wrongful death case take to resolve?
Pharmaceutical Litigation
- What is pharmaceutical litigation?
- Doesn’t the FDA regulate drugs?
- My doctor prescribed a drug for me but when the pharmacy filled the prescription, they gave me the wrong medication and I suffered serious side effects – do I have a case?
- I became ill after taking an over-the-counter medication and have permanent injuries – can I sue even though it wasn’t a prescription drug?
- Is there a time limit in which I have to bring a claim against a drug company?
- How much will it cost me to sue a drug company?
- If I decide to file a claim, does it automatically mean my case will go to court?
- If a drug company wants to stay out of court, why do I need a lawyer?
- How can I avoid being a victim of pharmaceutical error or negligence?
- I became seriously ill after taking a medication – but when I checked the drug manufacturer’s web site, my symptoms weren’t listed as possible side effects. Could I still have a case?
Product Liability
- What is product liability?
- How do I prove a product is defective?
- Do I need a lawyer in a product defect case?
- How do I know if I have a product defect case?
- If I was seriously injured by an appliance that is more than two years old, is the product too old for me to file a claim?
- I suffered serious burns from my child’s bottle warmer. Who I do sue for damages?
- My injury was caused because the product label on a household item did not give me instructions on how to use it - do I have a case?
- What other kinds of product defects are there?
- I was injured by a defective kitchen appliance – my injuries weren’t that bad, so I don’t know if I really want to sue the manufacturer. Why should I bring a claim?
- I’ve heard that product liability cases are really expensive to prosecute – is it really worth it to file a claim?
Brain Injury
- What is a brain injury?
- What kinds of accidents can cause a brain injury?
- What kind of legal resources are available to victims of brain injuries?
- If the damages caused by a brain injury are irreversible, why should I bother?
- My brother suffered a traumatic brain injury at work when he fell from a crane – does he have a claim?
- If my father’s brain injuries have rendered him incapable of caring for himself, who is responsible for him?
- The doctors say it may be months before we know the full extent of my husband’s brain injury – should I wait to contact an attorney?
- Are there resources beyond legal help for victims and families impacted by traumatic brain injuries?
- What should I do if I suspect a traumatic brain injury?
- How can I afford the expensive rehabilitation treatment that my spouse’s brain injury requires?
Vehicle Accidents
- Why do I need an attorney for a car accident?
- At what point should I contact an attorney for a vehicle accident?
- I crashed my car because the traffic light at an intersection failed to turn red on time – should I contact an attorney?
- Should I contact my own insurance company?
- What kind of damages can I seek in a vehicle accident?
- Why do I need an attorney for a truck accident?
- Does it matter when I file for my trucking accident?
- If I was injured in an accident with an eighteen-wheeler, is it the truck driver’s fault?
- Are the laws different for someone riding a motorcycle than someone driving a car?
- I was injured while riding on my motorcycle – should I get my bike repaired while I am waiting to resolve my case?
Social Security Disability
- What is Social Security Disability?
- Who is eligible to receive Social Security Disability?
- How much will I receive?
- I applied for Social Security Disability and I got turned down – what can I do?
- What if I missed the deadline to file a claim?
- Since I can complete the application myself, why do I need an attorney?
- My daughter has been disabled since birth, but she may be able to seek some employment – is she still eligible for Social Security Disability benefits?
- I’ve heard there are people who can help with my Social Security Disability claim who aren’t lawyers – why shouldn’t I just contact one of them?
- Will I be eligible for Medicaid or Medicare if I qualify for Social Security Disability?
- Should I seek medical care while I am waiting for approval of my Social Security Disability benefits?
