What money damages are available in a personal injury case?
May 19, 2010
Compensation comes in six categories.
1. Property damage.
2. Medical expenses to date.
3. Future medical expenses.
4. Lost wages to date.
5. Lost future earning capacity.
6. The last, and most diffi...
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How much will it cost to hire a lawyer?
May 19, 2010
Different lawyers do it differently, but at our firm our clients have a choice in how they pay for legal services. We can charge on an hourly basis or on a contingency fee.
If you choose to hire u...
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What kinds of cases does Brett & Coats handle?
May 19, 2010
We have a very narrow focus. We focus exclusively on major personal injury and wrongful death cases. A wrongful death case is where someone dies as a result of the negligence of another party. A major ...
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How does the insurance claim process work?
Dec 31, 2009
Collecting Information Since the adjuster has to collect information in order to understand your claim, we provide all the required information to establish that it is a valid claim. Sometimes insura...
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What should I do immediately to preserve my claim?
Dec 31, 2009
First, Preserve the evidence. Preserve the evidence by obtaining the name, address, phone number and insurance information from the party that caused the accident. Do not attempt to interview witness...
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How should I select a lawyer to represent me?
Dec 22, 2009
Does the lawyer have a documented reputation for excellent legal ability and high ethical standards? I don’t mean, ask the lawyer, “Do you have a good reputation?” I mean research objective sources. ...
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