Frequently Asked Questions

Personal Injury & Wrongful Death

• How can I afford to engage in a personal injury or wrongful death legal battle with an insurance company?
• How do I know if my personal injury or wrongful death case is worthwhile?
• How much will it cost to prosecute my personal injury or wrongful death case?
• What will I be responsible for if we lose our case?
• What is mediation?
• How long will my personal injury or wrongful death case take to resolve?

Pharmaceutical Litigation

• What is pharmaceutical litigation?
• Doesn’t the FDA regulate drugs?
• I became ill after taking an over-the-counter medication and have permanent injuries – can I sue even though it wasn’t a prescription drug?
• My doctor prescribed a drug for me but when the pharmacy filled the prescription, they gave me the wrong medication and I suffered serious side effects – do I have a case?
• Is there a time limit in which I have to bring a claim against a drug company?
• How much will it cost me to sue a drug company?
• If I decide to file a claim, does it automatically mean my case will go to court?
• If a drug company wants to stay out of court, why do I need a lawyer?
• How can I avoid being a victim of pharmaceutical error or negligence?
• I became seriously ill after taking a medication – but when I checked the drug manufacturer’s web site, my symptoms weren’t listed as possible side effects. Could I still have a case?

Product Liability

• What is product liability?
• How do I prove a product is defective?
• Do I need a lawyer in a product defect case?
• How do I know if I have a product defect case?
• If I was seriously injured by an appliance that is more than two years old, is the product too old for me to file a claim?
• I suffered serious burns from my child’s bottle warmer. Who I do sue for damages?
• My injury was caused because the product label on a household item did not give me instructions on how to use it - do I have a case?
• What other kinds of product defects are there?
• I was injured by a defective kitchen appliance – my injuries weren’t that bad, so I don’t know if I really want to sue the manufacturer. Why should I bring a claim?
• I’ve heard that product liability cases are really expensive to prosecute – is it really worth it to file a claim?

Brain Injury

• What is a brain injury?
• What kinds of accidents can cause a brain injury?
• What kind of legal resources are available to victims of brain injuries?
• If the damages caused by a brain injury are irreversible, why should I bother contacting an attorney?
• My brother suffered a traumatic brain injury at work when he fell from a crane – does he have a claim?
• If my father’s brain injuries have rendered him incapable of caring for himself, who is responsible for him?
• The doctors say it may be months before we know the full extent of my husband’s brain injury – should I wait to contact an attorney?
• Are there resources beyond legal help for victims and families impacted by traumatic brain injuries?
• What should I do if I suspect a traumatic brain injury?
• How can I afford the expensive rehabilitation treatment that my spouse’s brain injury requires?

Vehicle Accidents

• Why do I need an attorney for a car accident?
• At what point should I contact an attorney for a vehicle accident?
• I crashed my car because the traffic light at an intersection failed to turn red on time – should I contact an attorney?
• Should I contact my own insurance company?
• What kind of damages can I seek in a vehicle accident?
• Why do I need an attorney for a truck accident?
• Does it matter when I file for my trucking accident?
• If I was injured in an accident with an eighteen-wheeler, is it the truck driver’s fault?
• Are the laws different for someone riding a motorcycle than someone driving a car?
• I was injured while riding on my motorcycle – should I get my bike repaired while I am waiting to resolve my case?