Q: Will I meet with a lawyer?
A: Yes. Attorney J. Pickering will meet with you to discuss your claim.
Q: What if I am unable to come to your office?
A: Attorney J. Pickering will meet with you at your home, the hospital or any convenient location.
Q: Are you available to meet on weekends or after hours?
A: Yes. We are ready to help you. Call us.
Q: Will I have to go to Court to make the insurance company pay my claim?
A: Probably not. We are usually able to negotiate fair settlements for our clients without having to bring a lawsuit and without having to go to Court.
Q: How much does J. Pickering charge?
A:
- Nothing for the first visit or telephone call. We want to discuss your claim with you and decide if we can help.
- We only get paid if we collect money for you. We will advance costs for any necessary case expenses. Our fee is a percentage of the recovery we obtain for you.
- We do not charge anything for help we provide you with your claim for damage to your vehicle including the car rental.
Q: What factors should be considered in determining my damages?
A:
- the nature and extent of your injury
- any associated disability
- the degree of pain caused by the injury
- the extent of emotional suffering related to the injury
- the duration in which the injury may affect your life as it relates to earning capacity, medical care and related expenses
Q: When should I contact an injury lawyer to review my case?
A: Since injury victims and their families may be vulnerable and even desperate after a personal injury, it is wise to contact an attorney to learn one's rights regarding compensation for damages soon after the accident and before speaking with the insurance company.
Q: How long will it take for me to get paid for my losses?
A: "I know that after a personal injury, families can experience difficult times as often there has been a loss of transportation along with medical expenses and lost wages. Property damage claims can usually be settled within the first couple of weeks. Bodily injury claims take a little longer. At Pickering Law Firm, we know we must work hard and quickly in preparing our clients' cases for settlement negotiations as our clients usually need the insurance settlement recovery without delay and are depending on us."
- J. Pickering III
