Frequently Asked Questions:
- WHAT IS PERSONAL INJURY ?
- Personal injury is an injury to your body and/or emotional state caused by the negligence or intentional conduct of another person, including negligent operation of a motor vehicle, a dog bite by the person's dog, or allowing a dangerous condition to exist on the person's property.
- HOW MUCH DO YOU CHARGE FOR ATTORNEY FEES IN PERSONAL INJURY CASES ?:
- At John Shelley Law office, we charge you one-third of the gross settlement if the case settles before filing a lawsuit or arbitration and forty percent after filing.
- WHAT TYPE OF FINANCIAL COMPENSATION CAN I EXPECT TO RECEIVE FROM A PERSONAL INJURY CLAIM ?
- Compensation in personal injury claims includes medical expenses (past and future) , loss of earnings and earning capacity, pain and suffering and loss of enjoyment of life.
- DO I NEED A PERSONAL INJURY ATTORNEY IF THE INSURANCE COMPANY OFFERS A SETTLEMENT ?
- Yes, because insurance companies will try to take advantage of you if you do not have an established successful lawyer.
- IF I DON'T HAVE HEALTH INSURANCE , CAN I GET MEDICAL TREATMENT FOR MY INJURIES ?
- Yes, we can refer you to medical providers, immediately, who will provide treatment and wait to be paid until after the settlement of your case.
- WHAT IS THE STATUTE OF LIMITATION IN CALIFORNIA FOR PERSONAL INJURY CASES ?
- Two years from the date of injury against non governmental entities and six months from the date of injury against governmental entities (may be extended under certain limited circumstances).
- WHY SHOULD I CHOOSE JOHN SHELLEY LAW FIRM ?
- Over 30 years of success as a personal injury attorney. It will be a privilege to work on your personal injury case.
- IF I HIRE YOU TO REPRESENT ME , DO I HAVE TO FILE REPORTS WITH MY INSURANCE COMPANY ?
- Our law office will communicate with your insurance company on your behalf.
