Frequently Asked Questions

For injury cases, we work exclusively on a contingency fee basis. This means you pay absolutely nothing upfront — we only get paid when we win your case. Non-injury matters are handled under other fee arrangements we'll explain up front.

We advance all case costs and only collect fees if we win, making representation accessible to everyone without upfront payments.

Yes! We offer completely free, confidential initial consultations for all cases.

Many personal injury cases settle within 6–12 months. Complex cases take longer, and trials may require 1–3 years.

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Most cases settle before trial, but we are fully prepared for court if the insurance company refuses fair compensation.

Get medical attention, call 911, document the scene with photos, collect witness information, and contact our office for legal guidance.

You can reach us by phone at (561) 253-2721, available 24/7, or via email and in-person visits.

Call 911 if injured, document the scene, exchange driver information, get witness contact details, file a police report, and contact us before making statements.

Value depends on medical expenses, lost wages, property damage, pain and suffering, and disability. Clients often receive settlements 2–3 times higher than initial offers.

Under Florida comparative fault law, you can recover damages reduced by your percentage of fault, unless you're more than 50% at fault.

No. Initial offers are typically significantly lower than fair value. We evaluate cases and negotiate for maximum compensation.

Report promptly with factual information, avoid admitting fault, don't discuss injuries in detail, and avoid signing documents without legal consultation.

It's highly recommended for official documentation, though claims can proceed without one using photos, witness statements, and medical records.

You must establish that the property owner knew (or should have known) about the hazardous condition and failed to fix it or warn you.

Florida's comparative fault law allows recovery despite partial fault. Property owners have a legal duty to maintain safe premises.

Under Florida law, you generally have 4 years to file a personal injury lawsuit, but contact us quickly to preserve evidence.

Yes — report immediately to management, request documentation, take photos of the incident report, and collect witness information.

Photos of the hazard and scene, medical records, witness statements, incident reports, maintenance records, expert analysis, and surveillance video all strengthen claims.

Generally yes, if you're an employee suffering a work-related injury or illness. Coverage applies to physical injuries, occupational diseases, and psychological injuries from work.

Don't panic — denied claims can be appealed with additional medical evidence and expert testimony, and many are overturned with proper representation.

Highly recommended, as insurance companies have lawyers working against you and the process is complex.

Benefits include medical treatment, disability benefits (usually 2/3 of your weekly wage), death benefits, and vocational rehabilitation.

Generally no, but you may sue third parties responsible for your injury, such as equipment manufacturers or negligent third-party drivers.

Possible reasons include policy exclusions, coverage limits, late notice, disputed causation, pre-existing conditions, or alleged policy violations.

Bad faith occurs when an insurance company unreasonably refuses to settle, delays investigation, or denies claims without proper review.

Reasonable timelines are typically 30–60 days for straightforward claims and 3–6 months for complex cases.

Yes — each policy includes an appeals process. We file detailed appeals and pursue litigation if necessary.

For complex claims or denials, absolutely. Lawyers significantly affect how insurance companies negotiate settlements.

Loan modification is restructuring your mortgage to make payments more manageable through extended terms, reduced rates, deferred payments, or principal forgiveness.

Yes — through loan modification, refinancing, forbearance agreements, short sales, or bankruptcy.

A short sale occurs when the home sells for less than the mortgage balance, with lender approval, preventing foreclosure.

Typically 3–6 months from application to approval, during which you remain in the home.

Modifications may slightly impact credit initially but much less severely than foreclosure, with recovery possible in 1–2 years.

Civil litigation is a legal dispute between private parties, with the goal of resolving disputes and awarding monetary damages to injured parties.

Criminal cases involve government prosecution for law violations; civil cases involve private disputes with lower proof standards and monetary remedies.

On contingency cases, you pay nothing upfront — we advance all costs and collect fees only upon winning.

Simple cases may settle within months; complex litigation typically takes 1–3 years from filing to resolution.

Yes — settlement can occur at any stage. We never settle for less than you deserve.