KNAFO LAW OFFICES

Pennsylvania injury Lawyers HANDLING MONROE COUNTY ACCIDENTS AND SERIOUS INJURIES.

Q.  I was in an accident that was not my fault.  Why is my insurance company responsible for the medical bills?
 A.  Under Pennsylvania No-Fault law, each person's insurance company pays their respective bills regardless of fault.

Q.  How will my lawyer charge me for services rendered?
 A.  Lawyers usually charge either on an hourly basis or by way of contingency fee.  Most lawyers who charge on an hourly basis will ask for a retainer (an advance payment) prior to commencing representation.  A contingency fee is an alternative method of payment used primarily for personal injury cases.  Under this arrangement, the lawyer does not receive a legal fee unless he succeeds in obtaining a settlement or verdict for the client.  The lawyer will usually charge between one-third (33 1/3%) percent and forty (40 %) of the total recovery obtained.  In addition, costs for preparation of the case (i.e., investigation, medical records and reports) often are deducted from the total recovery.  The advantage of the contingency fee is that it serves as an incentive to the lawyer to win the case.  If he fails to win the case, he does not receive a legal fee.  In addition, the client is not required to bare the burden of paying a lawyer an hourly charge while recovering from injuries sustained in the accident.

Q.  What questions should I ask the lawyer to determine his/her qualifications?
 A.  Ask questions like: Do you specialize in personal injury law?  How many years have you been doing this type of work?  What type of support staff do you have?  Who will be working on my case?  What is your fee arrangement (contingency or hourly)?

Frequently Asked Questions

Q.  I have never hired a lawyer.  Now, I am in need of an attorney.  How do I find a lawyer for my case?
 A.  If you have never used the services of an attorney, it is important to find a lawyer who is qualified to handle your particular case.   You can find lawyers and learn about their qualifications on the internet.  Many times more information can be acquired about a lawyer and his/her firm on the internet as opposed to the yellow pages because the internet provides more space for the attorney to specify areas of practice and to provide potential clients with a list of qualifications for the job.

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