Are you ready to talk?
What should I expect out of a phone call with FVF
Law?
First and foremost, we are interested in hearing
about your concerns, and finding out what you seek to
accomplish by talking with or hiring a personal injury
lawyer. By understanding your needs, we can determine
whether we recommend you a hire lawyer, and whether our
firm is a good fit for you. Once we understand your needs,
we will take the time to make sure you are educated on your
rights and responsibilities so you can make informed
decisions moving forward, with or without us. Our standard
phone consultation takes approximately thirty minutes.
During the consultation, we want to learn: -The
circumstances surrounding your injury or wrongful death
claim; -What medical care, if any, you’ve received so far;
-What your diagnoses or symptoms are; -What insurance
companies, if any, are involved, including auto insurance
(if applicable), commercial liability insurance, and health
insurance; and -What your immediate concerns are. Once we
have that basic information, we will take the time to
educate you on at least the following: -Options for
obtaining additional medical care; -Options for handling
any medical bills you’ve received so far; -Options for
handling any future medical costs you might require because
of your injuries; -Options for handling insurance companies
and adjusters; -Options for handling lost income; -What
benefits you might have available from your own insurance
policies; -How personal injury lawyers are compensated for
their efforts; and -Whether we believe we can add value to
your case and, if so, how. We will not pressure you to hire
us, and will give you an honest assessment of whether we
believe hiring a personal injury attorney is in your best
interest.
How much does a
phone consultation cost?
Nothing. We do not charge for a
phone consultation, and will never ask you to pay us a
retainer or an hourly rate. If, however, you agree to
become an FVF Law client, we will get paid on a contingency
fee basis. This means FVF Law will be paid a percentage of
what we are able to recover on your behalf from the
insurance companies. If we are unsuccessful in obtaining a
recovery for you, we do not get paid. You only stand to
benefit by contacting us.
What documents or information do I need to have
before I call?
It is not necessary for you to have any
information before you call, except for the very basic
facts of the situation. We will gather as much information
as we can and provide as much guidance as we can under the
circumstances. Since every case is different, we never know
exactly what information or documents will be helpful, so
we are happy to take it one step at a time. However, any of
the following information can be very helpful: -photographs
and/or video of where the incident occurred, vehicles
involved (if any), and physical injuries; -the types and
amounts of insurance coverage you have, such as
Underinsured Motorist Coverage and Personal Injury
Protection; -police report and any other law enforcement
investigative materials; -medical bills, medical records,
or receipts for medical supplies; -your health insurance
information; -information for any insurance companies that
are involved; and -witness information. It is common for us
to gather this information after our consultation, and you
should not feel it is necessary to have any or all of this
information before you contact us.
