Absolutely nothing for lawyer’s fees, unless we win a monetary award or settlement in your case. If we win for you, we then - and only then - charge an agreed-upon portion of the amount won.

ANSWER:
If you are unhappy with your present lawyer, or if you wish to change lawyers for some other reason, we can help you. We’ll make all of the arrangements, and you won’t even have to visit or call the other lawyer.

Choosing a trustworthy lawyer requires careful questioning. Just because a friend recommends a lawyer, or some stranger sends you a lawyer letter - neither of these prove whether the lawyer can do the job you need.

Remember, you want to hire a lawyer you trust completely to handle this important matter in your life. We invite you to test us. Talk with us, without obligation or commitment, and ask us the following questions. Then ask another lawyer the same questions. Decide for yourself which lawyer and law firm is most worthy of your trust. Here are the test questions you need to ask every lawyer - including us:

1. For no charge will you help me get my vehicle repaired or replaced - and get me a rental car immediately if insurance coverage and the law permit it?
2. Will you immediately assign me a lawyer and paralegal - and an investigator to interview me, examine the acci- dent scene, and take vital photos?
3. What experience do you have in handling personal injury cases like mine?
4. Can you tell me about some cases like mine that you or your firm have handled?
5. How long have you been practicing law?
6. What kinds of legal problems do you handle most often?
7. How recently have you handled a case like mine?
8. Are most of your clients individuals and people who have been injured - or the insurance companies that defend against injured persons?
9. Who will be working on my case?
10. If you have questions about my case, what other lawyer, if any, will you consult?
11. If you decide not to handle my case, will you recommend another lawyer or law firm to do so?
12. How much will you charge as your fee for representing me?
13. Do I pay your fee only if you win my case for me?
14. How much will I pay for costs?
15. What are the possible outcomes you foresee for my case?
16. What strengths and weaknesses do you see in my case?
17. Do you expect to settle my case out of court, or to take it to trial?
18. When do you predict resolving my case?
19. What kind of experience do you have doing trial work?
20. How will you ask me to participate in my case?
21. What decisions will you ask me to make, and will you advise me about the pros and cons of those deci- sions?
22. How easily can I reach you to discuss my questions and concerns?
23. How, and how often, will you keep me informed about the progress of my case?
24. Will you send me any copies of documents related to my case?
25. What if I disagree with something you do in my case - how will we resolve that?
26. How do I know I can trust you?
27. What steps will you take in handling my case?
28. What are the first things you advise me to do to protect myself in this case?
29. How many years of experience do the lawyers in your firm have in representing accident cases?

ANSWER: We think there are 23 crucial questions to ask yourself about any lawyer you consider hiring. We invite you to visit us, without obligation, and determine for yourself how we measure up. If you’re not satisfied with your answers to these important questions, keep looking until you find a lawyer that satisfies these critical factors:

1. Will this lawyer handle my need to get my vehicle repaired or replaced - or an interim rental vehicle - immediately and free of attorneys’ fees?
   ❏ Yes ❏ No
2. Do I feel comfortable with this lawyer?
   ❏ Yes ❏ No
3. Does the lawyer answer my questions in a way that I understand?
   ❏ Yes ❏ No
4. Do I understand the lawyer’s explanation of what my case involves?
   ❏ Yes ❏ No
5. Is the lawyer patient with me when I don’t understand?
   ❏ Yes ❏ No
6. Will the lawyer advise me of what measures to take with the insurance company, repair shops, and medical professionals?
   ❏ Yes ❏ No
7. Will the lawyer immediately assign to me and my case an investigator and paralegal to photograph injured parties and damaged property?
   ❏ Yes ❏ No
8. Has the lawyer talked frankly with me about the potential value of my case — without making definite promises?
   ❏ Yes ❏ No
9. Does the lawyer him/herself have years of experience in handling my kind of case?
   ❏ Yes ❏ No
10. Does the lawyer listen to me?
    ❏ Yes ❏ No
11. Do the lawyer’s assistants treat me well?
    ❏ Yes ❏ No
12. Does the lawyer answer my phone calls promptly?
    ❏ Yes ❏ No
13. Does the lawyer treat me with respect?
    ❏ Yes ❏ No
14. Does the lawyer rush me during our conversations?
    ❏ Yes ❏ No
15. Am I satisfied the lawyer will keep me informed about my case and give me the opportunity to make critical decisions about my future?
    ❏ Yes ❏ No
16. Has the lawyer tried to pressure me in any way?
    ❏ Yes ❏ No
17. Has the lawyer promised me how much money I will get in my case?
    (An impossible and illegal promise.)
    ❏ Yes ❏ No
18. Do I understand what the lawyer expects of me, and am I willing to do it?
    ❏ Yes ❏ No
19. Do I feel good about this lawyer and his/her law firm?
    ❏ Yes ❏ No
20. Do the lawyer and all persons in his/her office treat my family with full and total respect?
    ❏ Yes ❏ No
21. Does this law firm have lots of experience doing court trials in accident cases, so I can trust that their “threats to sue” will carry weight with
    opposing parties?
    ❏ Yes ❏ No
22. Is this law firm totally focused on representing accident victims — and not distracted by the needs, pressures, and demands of also representing
    insurance companies who oppose accident victims?
    ❏ Yes ❏ No
23. Does the cumulative experience of the lawyers in this firm exceed 100 years of representing accident victims?
    ❏ Yes ❏ No