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Answers to Questions about Personal Injury Cases
How Much Can I Expect To Receive?
The value of your case cannot be determined until your unique case is evaluated. Alvine & King, L.L.P., will analyze your case individually and give you a more accurate assessment of what you can expect to receive. We have successfully collected many millions of dollars in settlements and benefits for our clients. Alvine & King, L.L.P., always strives to recover the full value for each case.
How Much Are The Legal Fees?
Alvine & King represents most cases on a contingent basis. Attorney fees are a percentage of the recovery and received only if your case is won. Fees are computed before deduction for costs. Rules require that clients are ultimately responsible for the expenses regardless of outcome.
Legal and court fees are different for every case and will be explained up front.
What Damages Am I Entitled To Collect?
For Personal Injury cases, the following are damages that one may be able to collect:
- Past & Future Medical Bills
- Past & Future Pain and Suffering
- Past & Future Lost Wages
- Permanent Disfigurement or Scars
- Permanent Injury or Disability
- Mental Trauma/Psychological Injuries
- Loss of Earning Capacity
Do I Need A Lawyer?
Representation in a court of law or in any legal matter need to be presented in a very specific manner. The more experienced, professional and knowledgeable your legal representation, the better the outcome of your case will be. Insurance companies and organizations have adjusters and lawyers on their side. When you hire Alvine & King,L.L.P., you will have a powerful and aggressive attorney who can fight effectively for you. In numerous cases we have successfully collected 5,10 or 20 times more than what was offered by the insurance company before we took over the case.
Will My Case Go To Trial?
Most personal injury cases do settle. We have experience in settleing cases, including mediation and arbitration. However, each case is different and has unique facts. Some cases have to be triead to a jury. Experince in personal injury claims does matter. Alvine & King, L.L.P., has extensive experience in such situations and will be able to offer accurate advice for your specific situation.
How Long Do I Have To Resolve My Claim?
In the state of South Dakota, the law limits the time for you to either settle your case or file a lawsuit. Called the statute of limitations, the amount of time depends on the type of case and the identity of the other party. Since the specifics of your case determines the statute of limitations, Alvine & King can quickly answer this in your free initial consultation.
Who Will Pay For My Medical Bills?
We understand that when you are injured through no fault of your own paying your medical bills is important to you and your credit should not suffer injury too. We have substantial experience in working with standard medical payments coverage and health insurance in personal injury and auto accident cases. Alvine & King, L.L.P. encourages you to seek competent medical treatment if you are hurt. Most importantly, Alvine & King will support you through this trying time.
In An Automobile Accident, Who Fixes My Car?
Regardless of fault, your automobile insurance policy will replace or repair your vehicle if you had collision coverage. You will need to contact your insurance agent, report the accident, and follow their instructions to get your vehicle fixed. Then your insurance company may pursue the other driver for reimbursement. If you did not have collision coverage, it will be up to the other person's insurance company as to whether they will admit responsibility and fix your car. Most of the time, the insurance company of the driver at fault will want to promptly repair or replace vehicles in order to avoid having to pay interest. We have experience in working with insurance companies to assure that automobiles are promptly and properly fixed and in working to provide a rental vehicle while the car is being repaired or replaced.
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