No one expects that they will be injured in a car accident when they are on the road, but these incidents are exceedingly common in California, especially in the LA metropolitan area. If the other driver or some other entity is to blame for the accident, you have the right to file a claim for monetary damages. But how can you be sure that the settlement being offered by the insurance company is adequate for your current and future needs?
This is a question that many victims struggle with, even if they have an attorney to represent them. Whether you have a truck accident case or you were injured as a pedestrian, it’s natural to wonder if you are doing the right thing during many phases in your lawsuit.
This is particularly true with settlement agreements for a car accident case. Even though you are glad to get to this point after months of back and forth exchanges, once you sign the paperwork, there is no turning back. That’s why it’s important to make sure that you are getting a good deal when it comes to your medical expenses, pain and suffering, and other applicable damages.
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Can I Hire an Attorney to Look Over my Settlement Agreement for a Car Accident?
Yes, you can hire a lawyer to review your settlement agreement for a car accident injury case. This is known as a second opinion, which most people associate with doctors. However, it’s a common practice for people to have another attorney review documents pertaining to their lawsuit, including settlement agreements.
An agreement can be reached privately between the two parties (normally through their attorneys) or with help from a certified mediator. Either way, this is the ideal method of resolution for a legal dispute, as going to court is very expensive and time-consuming. Around 95% of all personal injury lawsuits are settled, even if a court date is scheduled. However, you should never feel pressured into a settlement, or agree to something that you are not absolutely sure about.
This is where a second opinion can be of help, which our law firm is happy to offer to anyone with a personal injury claim.
How Much Does it Cost to Hire an Attorney to Evaluate my Settlement Agreement?
By getting a second opinion on your settlement agreement, you can be sure that the offer you receive is reasonable and fair, based on the circumstance in your case. As for the cost, this will differ from one law firm to another, but you can expect to spend anywhere from $300 to $500 on average. This is based on numerous factors, like the lawyer’s hourly rate and the amount of paperwork that needs to be reviewed.
Understandably, this is a significant sum of money to spend when your finances have already taken a hit from being in an accident. So, what are your options if you can’t afford to pay for a second opinion on your car accident settlement agreement?
100% Free Case Review
Our law firm is happy to offer a completely free case review of all settlement documents for those in the middle of an auto accident injury claim. That’s right – by contacting us today, you can receive a second opinion consultation completely free of charge. This way, you can make an informed choice on a settlement agreement without putting yourself further in the hole.
A second opinion, by the way, isn’t just limited to evaluations on settlement agreements. We can help you with just about any question or concerns you have about your case, like whether you should take your chances in court or find a new lawyer to represent you. Many people that contact our office are dissatisfied with the lack of progress, communication, and other issues concerning their attorney. As a result, they want to explore the option of switching lawyers, no matter how far along they are in the legal process.
The key is to speak with a personal injury lawyer as soon as possible, who can give you an honest assessment of your case and how you can move forward with your lawsuit.
Free Second Opinion on all Personal Injury Claims
The attorneys of Normandie can meet with you for a free second opinion on any personal injury or workplace accident case. Below are just some of the injury claims we specialize in:
- Trip and fall or slip and fall case
- Public transportation accidents (LA Metro, BART, etc.)
- Uber or Lyft vehicle accidents
- Defective Product Claims (product liability lawsuits)
- Medical malpractice lawsuit
- Nursing home abuse
- Injured by falling objects
- Dog bite injuries (and other animal attacks)
- Construction accidents
- Helicopter or plane crash
- Airport injury cases
- Workers’ compensation claims
- Pedestrian accident case
- Sexual abuse / assault lawsuits
- Wrongful death claims
Scheduling a second opinion consultation is easy; simply contact our law firm 24/7 and talk to a member of our legal team.
Zero Fee Guarantee
As a victim, you should not have to decide between paying for your living expenses and finding a lawyer to provide you with skilled, aggressive representation. With that in mind, we are ready to offer our services at no upfront cost. Under the Zero Fee Guarantee, legal fees are paid by the defendant as a part of your settlement, so in other words, our payment is based on our ability to win your case. As a result, you lose absolutely nothing if we don’t secure the compensation you deserve from an accident injury claim.
This policy applies to you, even if your case is transferred to us from another law firm. We will take care of working out a payment arrangement with your previous attorney and having your file sent over to our office. So, there’s nothing you need to do if you decide that we are the right law firm to take over your case.
We look forward to hearing from you and being a part of your journey to recovery.
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