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How do legal fees work in personal injury cases?

November 17, 2025 / Categories:

Explanation of Costs (that is, legal fees and expenses/disbursements) If you institute proceedings to recover damages for the injuries you and your family members have sustained as a result of an accident, you will be designated as “the plaintiff” in these proceedings. The person you are suing will be designated as “the defendant”. General In […]

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I would like to talk to a lawyer, but I cannot afford one. What can I do?

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If you have a case and we represent you, you will not have to pay our legal fee unless and until we recover money for you. It will cost you nothing to meet us to determine whether we can help you. NO OBLIGATION, NO RISK! Call our legal team now to protect you and your […]

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How much is my case going to cost?

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In the initial stages, it is difficult to provide any estimate of the associated costs to prosecute the case on your behalf, because at this stage, the future prognosis of the injuries, and the impact these injuries will have upon you, is not known. Further, whether the case will settle before or after the discoveries […]

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Who will make the decisions about my case?

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You have the right to make all critical decisions about how your case is conducted. For example, your lawyer or paralegal has an obligation to ask for your instructions about critical decisions such as accepting a settlement or having a hearing.

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What do you expect from me, as a client?

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We expect that you will reasonably cooperate and communicate with us. We can provide our best advice and guidance only when we have all relevant information. It is vital that you be candid and honest at all times.

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Will I need witness statements for my case?

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Lay witness statements from credible neighbors, co-workers, friends or family can be crucial to the success of your case. These statements help explain how you have changed as a result of the accident. Generally, the witness statement discusses the impact the accident has had on: Social and recreational life; Home and Family Life; Work Life; […]

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Do I have to tell doctors about my injuries at every visit?

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What is contained under this heading is a very important in terms of maximizing your chance of a successful result for your claim. One of the reasons for this is that the information contained in the medical reports and the doctors’ clinical notes and records will play a very large role in determining the value […]

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How long will it take to resolve my case?

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How long your case will take to resolve is also very difficult to determine. In our experience, often it takes more than two years to obtain future prognosis of your injuries. In the initial stages, we recommend that the main focus should be upon your rehabilitation and not to incur expenses to prepare for the […]

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My insurer wants me to release my family doctor and health records to them. Should I do this?

September 10, 2025 / Categories:

You can release your health records to your own insurer. When you release this information, it is recommended that you only allow the insurance company to collect your medical information starting from two years prior to the accident. They are only entitled to relevant information and it is essential that you contact an experienced personal […]

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I have been in an automobile accident. What is the first thing I should do?

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First, call the Police, by dialing 911.  Ask for both the police to attend and if needed an ambulance. At the scene of the accident, be sure to obtain the names, addresses, license plate numbers, and insurance information from the other drivers involved, as well as all witnesses.  If you are physically able, take pictures […]

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