Many people wonder why hire a personal injury attorney at all. The sections below explain how representation can affect your case, your recovery, and your peace of mind.
The Cost
When you consider whether to hire Gelb & Gelb, remember one key point. You pay no attorney fee unless you receive financial compensation. This arrangement is called a contingent fee. We explain it in greater detail on our contingent fee page. In short, if you make a recovery, one-third of the gross recovery goes toward attorney fees. That rate applies as long as the case settles before trial. If your case goes to trial, the fee rises to 40%. The higher rate accounts for the additional cost and time. If the case produces no financial compensation, you owe no attorney fee.
A Stronger Recovery for You
In many cases, a represented plaintiff sees a higher recovery, even after paying attorney fees. Over the decades, we have seen a clear pattern. Insurance companies often take advantage of someone who does not negotiate regularly. When an insurer knows it faces an unrepresented person, it may use that fact as leverage. As a result, thousands of dollars can stay on the table. An experienced attorney negotiates firmly with insurers on your behalf. We also recognize that your damages extend beyond physical injuries such as broken bones. In many cases, neck and spine soreness becomes a major problem. Pain and suffering can also last a long time.
Experience
This website offers a great deal of information about what to do after an accident. Even so, the process can become confusing without significant experience. After an injury, you will have a lot to handle and likely no clear place to start. While you recover, you must also deal with insurance companies. They may try to get you to contradict yourself. They may also suggest that your case is not worth pursuing. If they do extend an offer, it may fall short of the full value of your claim. An attorney who has handled this process many times can assess what your case may be worth after your treatment ends. Your lawyer can also negotiate with different insurers and advise you on how to respond when they contact you.
Direction
After an injury, you may face physical repercussions, stress, and more. Insurance companies can sense that strain and your wish to finish the process. They may then use it to their advantage. As helpful as they may seem, insurers remain businesses that aim to maximize their profits. Therefore, it helps to have an experienced advocate on your side. We can communicate with the insurers on your behalf. We can also connect you with a doctor we know personally and handle most of the paperwork. You will likely have several questions, and we will gladly answer them.
Contact Us
If you want to understand your options, call to discuss your case with an experienced attorney. DC, Maryland, and Virginia attorney Roger Gelb and his firm have represented more than 10,000 clients. They have also recovered over $100,000,000.00 since the firm’s founding in 1954. These figures describe past results, and they do not guarantee the outcome of any particular case. The DC Bar offers helpful resources for the public on working with a lawyer. Contact us today for a free consultation.
If an injury affects you, our experienced personal injury lawyer, car accident lawyer, and slip and fall lawyer are available for a free consultation.
