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What percent of personal injury lawsuit totals are lawyers entitled to?

Sebastian's answer | Answered on January 22, 2015

The contingency fee agreement with your wife's lawyer will tell you what you're asking. The usual is as the other attorneys here have said.

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I was rearended on a major highway. Do I negotiate will the insurance company of the other party concerning pain and sufffering.

Sebastian's answer | Answered on January 22, 2015

You should be concerned with getting treatment for your injuries, not with trying to negotiate and indicating to an insurance company you will be...

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I am trying to settle my car accident case with the other drivers insurance company.

Sebastian's answer | Answered on January 22, 2015

That's all true. The insurance companies want to know what Medicare paid and Medicare will want to know what you settle for. You should be...

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PARKED IN A PARKING GARAGE OF A HOSPITAL ..AND GOT HIT BY THE PARKING ARM

Sebastian's answer | Answered on January 22, 2015

You should have a free consultation with an experienced personal injury lawyer in your area.

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This is not a question, just a follow up to a previous one and event. I backed into a moving car in a private parking lot.

Sebastian's answer | Answered on January 22, 2015

I agree. An extra $4 per month isn't bad. But if that hurts, as it can for many people, check around for cheaper insurance.

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Should I secure council to represent me to go along with the council that the insurance company has assigned?

Sebastian's answer | Answered on January 22, 2015

At first glance, you should be fine with the insurance company's lawyer defending you since there wasn't much car damage and your limits are pretty...

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Can her insurance company make me pay $10,000 and/or have my license suspended?

Sebastian's answer | Answered on January 22, 2015

You should consult with a personal injury or insurance defense lawyer in your area to respond to the lady's claim. You can use Avvo to find a...

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Do attorneys have to share any and all offers in mva pi case with the client?

Sebastian's answer | Answered on January 22, 2015

Yes, that's generally the case. In practice, sometimes clients give the attorney the authority to negotiate back and forth, and then to talk to...

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What are my options to correct this situation?

Sebastian's answer | Answered on January 22, 2015

Also not sure what your question is. You should contact your employer's insurance company and if they are not handling the property damage, you...

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I need an attorney for defamation

Sebastian's answer | Answered on January 22, 2015

If the Avvo "Find a Lawyer" tool doesn't help you find someone, you can also Google for defamation lawyers in your area. Tough cases. Not that...

Sebastian Gibson's Answers (573)

What percent of personal injury lawsuit totals are lawyers entitled to?

I was rearended on a major highway. Do I negotiate will the insurance company of the other party concerning pain and sufffering.

I am trying to settle my car accident case with the other drivers insurance company.

PARKED IN A PARKING GARAGE OF A HOSPITAL ..AND GOT HIT BY THE PARKING ARM

This is not a question, just a follow up to a previous one and event. I backed into a moving car in a private parking lot.

Should I secure council to represent me to go along with the council that the insurance company has assigned?

Can her insurance company make me pay $10,000 and/or have my license suspended?

Do attorneys have to share any and all offers in mva pi case with the client?

What are my options to correct this situation?

I need an attorney for defamation