How Much Does It Cost To Hire A Car Accident Lawyer?

Many victims of a California car accident injury are upset to learn that the average cost to hire a car accident lawyer is $300 to $400 per hour. This is typically much more than the average person can afford to pay when they are injured and unable to work. Recent research has found that most people under 55 have only about $20,000 in savings, which will last only a few months to pay their household bills. So, investing $5,000 or more to secure a car accident injury lawyer is out of the question.

However, there is a viable solution for victims looking for a legal team with decades of combined expertise and experience handling car accident injury lawsuits. The team at Normandie Law Firm is here to help you understand your rights as a car accident injury victim and how to secure the compensation that is owed to you. But you need to contact our office today to begin gathering vital information. Even if you are unsure you will need to take legal action, it is best to know what your options are and who can help you get the justice you need if there are complications getting paid for the losses and expenses you incurred due to a car accident.

When you contact Normandie Law Firm, our exceptional staff will answer any general questions you have and schedule a free consultation with a seasoned car accident injury lawyer to discuss your case. Once they have all the critical details, they will provide a professional evaluation of the legal merit of the case and inform you if you have grounds for a car accident lawsuit. They will also clarify how long you have to file your claim before the Statute of Limitations expires. So, please be sure to take action now and contact our dedicated team to learn more. They can be reached 24/7 and are ready to help you gain a better understanding of your options to provide added peace of mind as you focus on healing and returning to your normal life.

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What Is The Statute Of Limitations For My Car Accident Injury Lawsuit?
All victims should know that there is a time limit imposed by the legal system that defines when their lawsuit must be in the hands of the court. If the victim fails to seek legal guidance and have their case presented to the court by the end of the time specified by the Statute of Limitations, they will lose the right to take legal action to secure compensation for their losses and damages. It is also critical to know that there are very few exceptions to the time limit, and once the right to file a claim has passed, it is gone forever.

In cases related to a car accident injury sustained in California, the victim is given two years from the date of the incident to have their claim filed with the court. The only exception to this time limit is when the victim passes away due to the injuries caused by the car accident. At that point, the case is no longer a personal injury lawsuit. It becomes a wrongful death lawsuit, and the Statute of Limitations of two years begins on the date of the victim’s passing.

It is also essential for victims to know that the sooner they contact Normandie Law Firm to speak to a car accident injury lawyer, the faster their case can be prepared and presented to the court. The longer you wait to seek legal information and guidance, the more difficult it could be for your legal team to locate witnesses or other vital information pertaining to your case. These challenges can become issues when you have little time left to prepare your case due to the expiration of the Statute of Limitations.

What Victims Need To Know About Speaking To Insurance Companies
Most people have a favorable view of their insurance company, or they would not do business with them. However, most people have never filed a serious claim with an insurance company. However, once they do work with their insurance agent or company representative to settle a claim, their opinion often changes because they discover that the insurance company is not always focused on the best interest and needs of their insured. Instead, the insurance company is focused on its bottom line and ensuring it makes money.

Knowing this information, it is vital also to understand that the only person who could or would be working with only your best interest in mind is your lawyer or legal team at Normandie Law Firm. Your lawyer is legally obligated to act in a manner that is best for you and with no other motivation. So, discussing your car accident and injuries with a Normandie Law Firm lawyer before speaking to your insurance company or any other companies involved in the accident is wise and could be essential to your financial stability and future.

Does My Car Accident Lawsuit Compensation Cover More Than My Medical Expenses?
Victims of a car accident should know that the compensation they seek via a lawsuit can include a great deal more than just medical expenses. The purpose of the compensation is to ensure that you are not financially liable for losses or costs created due to someone else’s error, mistake, or negligence.

When you contact the legal experts at Normandie Law Firm, you will work with the team to compile all of the allowable expenses to calculate the amount of compensation listed in your lawsuit. The items that are commonly included are:

• All current and estimated future medical costs for essential treatment of injuries suffered in the car accident, as well as essential medical equipment or devices, prescribed medication, therapy, or mental healthcare to overcome the trauma and stress of your accident and the resulting injuries
• The replacement value of any personal property that was destroyed or damaged in the car accident
• Your lost income if your injuries prevent you from performing your normal job or if you miss work to attend any medical appointments or treatment for the injuries sustained in the car accident
• If the injuries suffered are severe and need a long recovery period, you can seek compensation for your pain and suffering
• All legal expenses and costs related to your car accident lawsuit

Will My Car Accident Lawyer Really Get 40% Of My Settlement?
The typical compensation for a car accident lawyer is 30% to 40% of the compensation for a car accident injury lawsuit. But before you decide it is more than you are willing to pay, you need to know a few more facts. While you can file a lawsuit without the services of a lawyer or legal team, it is not likely to succeed. You will be very fortunate to have the case completed and to have any compensation returned. Also, know that it will take countless hours of research and work for you to prepare the case and properly submit it to the court. A case with errors is likely to be thrown out, and you will not be provided with any compensation.

Finally, a case litigated by a lawyer at Normandie Law Firm is expected to result in three times the compensation as a similar case litigated only by the victim. So, let’s take a look at how that will turn out for you if you file a claim for $100,000 without any legal guidance. If you are at the top of your game, you will leave the case with $100K to cover your losses and expenses.

If that same case is litigated by a Normandie Law Firm car accident injury lawyer, the compensation will be around $300,000. But you will pay from $90K to $120K in legal fees. However, even after paying those fees, you will leave with $180K to $210K to cover your costs and losses. So you are spending some money to nearly double what you will get in the end if you hire the experts at Normandie Law Firm and take advantage of their skill and expertise in resolving your car accident injury lawsuit.

The Many Added Values From The Normandie Law Firm Car Accident Legal Team
The client-friendly payment policy at Normandie Law Firm eliminates all upfront legal fees and expenses so all victims of car accident injuries can afford to hire the best legal team for their case. We know that costly fees are why many victims never get the legal services needed to secure the compensation and justice owed to them. And our firm is dedicated to providing justice for all. So, we only get paid after our client has been paid and has the money provided in the compensation to cover their legal costs.

In addition, we pledge that if we fail to win your car accident injury lawsuit and deliver the compensation you deserve, you owe us nothing for our work or investment in your lawsuit. This is the best way we can demonstrate to new clients how passionate we are about putting their needs and well-being first in everything we do. It also helps to illustrate our level of confidence in our legal experts to win every case they litigate.

Please make time today to get in touch with Normandie Law Firm to learn more about your rights as a car accident injury victim and how we can help you get the compensation you need without added financial stress from costly upfront legal fees and expenses.

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