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Personal Injury F.A.Q.
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You probably need an attorney if the facts of the accident are complex, your injuries are significant or unusual, or the at-fault party is contesting liability. If a lot of money is at stake, you should not take a chance on going without an attorney. Also, an attorney almost always will be needed in cases that require expert testimony, such as most medical malpractice and products liability cases.
Almost all personal injury attorneys take cases on what is called a contingent fee agreement, collecting their fee as a percentage of any settlement or judgment that they obtain for you. The percentage that an attorney takes from a settlement or judgement varies but it is strictly regulated by the Florida Bar. All contingent fee agreements must be in writing and signed by the client and their attorney.
If you have been injured in an accident, get immediate medical attention. If you can, take or obtain photos or videos of the accident scene and get the contact information of any witnesses. You can set up a consultation with an attorney to discuss your options. The first consultation is almost always free.
Contact an attorney and set up a free consultation to go over your situation in detail.
This will depend on the statute of limitations in your state. You should consult with any attorney as quickly as possible to determine the statute of limitations that may be applicable to your situation. As a practical matter, you should try to pursue a claim as soon as possible while the evidence is still fresh.
This will depend on the specific nature of your injuries and cannot be ascertained until your case has been thoroughly investigated.
Unfortunately, the time that it takes to reach a settlement.
Criminal Defense F.A.Q.
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A defendant almost always should hire a lawyer to handle a criminal case. Retaining an attorney is an important way to level the playing field. If you plead guilty, they may be able to negotiate a better plea bargain because the prosecution likely will take your position more seriously if you have a lawyer.
A criminal defendant almost always should retain an attorney or at least ask the judge to appoint a public defender for them. There is no substitute for a lawyer’s knowledge of the criminal justice system.
The police must read the Miranda warnings before they interrogate someone who is in custody.
The complexity of a case and the severity of the charges will affect how long it takes. A simple misdemeanor might be resolved within a few weeks or a month, while a felony case might last for several months or a year.