Between us, the attorneys at Monsees & Mayer P.C have been practicing law for a combined total of around hundred years. During that time we have handled hundreds--approaching a thousand cases. While we have represented people in many different legal matters, we have found that there are some common questions most clients have regarding their legal rights, the legal system, and the lawyers that work for them. Below are some of these Frequently Asked Questions and their general answers. These answers may address some of your concerns but do not constitute legal advice to anyone. For that, you must contact us or another attorney.
- Are my health plan benefits affected by any legal claim I may make against someone else for personal injuries?
- Are there any other costs required to pursue my claim?
- Are there any time limits for pursuing my claim?
- Are there some cases I can or should handle myself?
- Are you and your firm qualified to handle my personal injury matter?
- Do I have a workers compensation claim and if so how does it work with any general personal injury claim?
- Do I have any right to Social Security benefits and if so how do they work with my general personal injury claim?
- Do I have to pay taxes on any recovery I make for a personal injury?
- Do I need a personal injury attorney?
- Do I need to have a written agreement with my attorney?
- How are attorneys paid in personal injury matters?
- How are personal injury claims settled?
- How can a lawyer help me with my personal injury claim?
- How does the legal process work to resolve a personal injury claim?
- How long will it take to complete my case?
- How much is my case worth?
- How will you prepare my case for trial?
- I am ethically, morally or philosophically opposed to filing a lawsuit against someone else-what should I do?
- I am short on money due to the accident-are there any benefits I may be able to obtain quickly to tide me over?
- I have been injured--what are my legal rights?
- I have heard a lot about frivolous claims, malingering victims and greedy lawyers--I do not think that fits my situation but what effect will this attitude have on my legal rights?
- My health care plan is claiming that I need to pay them back out of any recovery--is this true?
- My health care plan, Medicare or Medicaid is claiming that I need to pay them back out of any recovery--is this true?
- Should I go back to work?
- Some of my bills have been paid by Medicare/Medicaid-what effect will that have on my legal claim?
- The insurance adjuster says that I do not need a lawyer--do I?
- What are my responsibilities during my case?
- What are the chances of winning my case?
- What happens if the case is lost in court?
- What happens in a lawsuit?
- What is a contingent fee and how does it work?
- What kind of injuries and damages can I recover for?
- What should I do about my medical care?
- What will you do to try and settle my case?
- Who decides whether to settle or try my case?
- Why should I pick you over any other law firm?
- Will I have to go to court?
- Will my case settle out of court?
