Protecting Your Rights After a Serious Injury
If you have been physically harmed as a result of a car accident, medical malpractice or a faulty product, S. Rife Law Office can protect your rights and pursue fair compensation for you so you can focus on healing and recovery. Securing an attorney quickly can be crucial to the success of your case. S. Rife Law Office will help you navigate the process, handle communication with insurance companies, gather evidence and negotiate a fair settlement that covers your needs.
Contact us for an initial consultation and case evaluation. S. Rife Law Office is ready to evaluate your case and secure the best possible outcome for you.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a statute of limitations?
Yes. Most personal injury claims have a statute of limitations of three years from the date of the injury.
How much does it cost to hire an attorney to help me get compensation for my injury?
When you hire a personal injury attorney you do not pay the attorney anything upfront and you don’t owe the attorney money if your case doesn’t succeed. If your attorney wins your case (through a settlement or a trial verdict) the attorney takes an agreed percentage of the total amount recovered. This is the fee for their services. This is called a contingent fee arrangement. The most common range for personal injury cases is 33% to 40% of the gross recovery.
A contingent fee arrangement is intended to make legal representation accessible when the injured person cannot afford the hourly rate of an attorney.
What should I expect to happen once I hire an attorney to help me with my case?
Your case begins with an initial consultation and case evaluation. That is followed by evidence gathering, investigation and pre-litigation negotiation. Litigation could be necessary to secure evidence through discovery and depositions of witnesses in order to obtain a fair settlement. Litigation can sometimes be resolved with an agreed settlement, or, if an agreement cannot be reached, with a trial.
Each case is unique. A personal injury case can take anywhere from 8 months to 3 years.
