Yes. You need to understand that your relationship with your personal injury lawyer is a partnership. The attorney will need to be able to contact the client and receive prompt responses with any needed information. In addition, the value of the case is greatly impacted by the client’s honesty and forthrightness. Insurance companies’ lawyers love …
If I am awarded damages, how long will it take me to receive the money?
For example, if you received a serious injury, you do not want to settle your claim until you have received sufficient medical care, so that either your physician has released you or your future medical expenses related to the accident can be determined with reasonable certainty. Therefore, the amount of time you need to heal …
What if I can’t afford a lawyer?
This means that the law firm’s fee is a percentage of the total recovery and is only paid when recovery is received. It is usually subtracted from the amount collected so there is little or no upfront cost. However, the injured plaintiff is, in most cases, responsible for the expenses of representation, win or lose. …
What do I bring to the initial consultation?
Everything. For personal injury cases, please bring everything that pertains to the accident, your motor vehicle insurance and health insurance. Also, please bring all of your medical records and bills (if you have easy access to them-if not, we will collect them for you). For criminal/traffic cases, please bring all Court documents and any other …
I live far away from Parrish Law Firm, will you still take my injury/accident case?
Yes. We help accident victims and injured people all over Virginia. We also and handle cases in other states. When we accept your case, it doesn’t matter where you are located as we have the technology and experience to effectively represent you wherever you may live. If you have been injured in a car accident …
How will I pay for my medical treatment?
In personal injury cases, if you do not have health insurance or medical payment insurance, Parrish Law Firm, PLLC will notify your medical providers that you are involved in a claim and that the bills should be placed on hold until the conclusion of your claim. Ultimately, our goal is to have your medical bills …
How long does it take for a case to end?
This question is difficult to answer because every case is different. Sometimes cases end in a matter of weeks, but normally the process lasts much longer. Unfortunately, the judicial process can drag out for months, even years. We work to achieve resolutions for our clients as efficiently as possible, but we will not “cut corners” …
How long do I have to file a personal injury legal claim?
In Virginia, you only have two years from the date of the injury or accident to file a lawsuit against the person who injured you. If your lawyer can’t reach a settlement agreement with any involved insurance companies, you’ll definitely want to file a lawsuit before the two-year statute of limitations runs out or your …
How do I figure out who is at fault?
In most cases, in order to collect on an injury claim in Virginia, you must prove the person who caused the injury was “negligent.” This means a failure to exercise ordinary care. You must prove: The person who caused your injury owed you a legal duty (such as to obey a red traffic light/signal). The …
How Can We Serve You?
What should I know going in? Our goal at Parrish Law Firm, PLLC is to serve your needs. We want you to be comfortable asking us about any other legal problems you may be having, even if your case has already been closed. If your particular situation doesn’t fall under our expertise, we know some …