FAQs

Questions to Ask Your Personal Injury Attorney

Are you a board certified civil trial lawyer?

Do you specialize in civil trial cases?

Are you going to refer my case to some other firm?

Does your firm represent insurance companies?

How will I pay for this?

How much experience have you had conducting actual trials of large civil cases?

 

Reasons to Hire an Experienced Family Law Attorney

Eight reasons to hire an experienced Family Law Attorney

 

What Is Family Law?

Divorce

Paternity

Child Custody and Visitation

Alimony

Separate Maintenance Agreements

Domestic Violence Injunctions and Restraining Orders

Enforcement Actions

Post-Judgment Proceedings

Juvenile Court Dependency Proceedings

Prenuptial Agreements

Grandparent's Rights

Alternative Dispute Resolution

 

Divorce

How long does it take to get a divorce?

Do I need my own attorney?

I am already separated, what are my rights?

My spouse committed adultery!

Do moms always get child custody?

What should I do if I wish to relocate to another state with my children?

How much child support will I get or pay?

My spouse stopped paying child support!

Who gets alimony and why?

Who gets the house?

How do I get a domestic violence injunction?

 

Auto Accidents

What should I do if I’m involved in a car accident?

Is it true that if I rear end a car that I’m at fault?

I didn't go to the doctor right away and now I have pain.

Do I need an attorney?

The other driver doesn’t have car insurance; how am I supposed to collect money from him now?

Will my insurance company pay for my medical bills while I wait to go to trial?

How am I supposed to get back and forth while my car is in the shop?

How much money can I expect to get in a settlement?

The other driver’s insurance company offered me money. I haven’t even hired an attorney, but I could really use the cash. Should I take it?

I can’t afford an attorney! What do I do?

 

Medical Malpractice

What is medical malpractice?

What kind of mistakes can result in medical malpractice?

How does a case result in medical malpractice?

What is the definition of a medication error?

How does a jury determine if a doctor's actions were within the standards of good medical practice?

I signed a consent form before my doctor performed surgery. Do I still have a case?

What do I do if I think I have a medical malpractice claim?

What if I'm just not satisfied with the results of my surgery?

My doctor made a mistake and admitted it. Do I have a malpractice case?

 

Wrongful Death

What is a wrongful death claim?

Who can file a wrongful death case?

Can I bring a wrongful death action if the deceased never held a job?

Can someone sue for the pain and suffering of a decedent?

What if a person dies before bringing a personal injury lawsuit?

What kinds of damages are recoverable in these cases?

When someone dies, what is the difference between the civil and criminal cases that can be brought regarding the death?

What is the first step in pursuing a wrongful death claim?

What about the costs involved in pursuing a case?

How long will my wrongful death case last?