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With the congestion of I-75, I-85 connector in the heart of Atlanta, car accidents leading to claims happen in great abundance. This in turn creates a huge demand for . The in Atlanta can generally be divided into two types of law firms-big advertisers and boutique firms. Wolfe Law Group is a boutique firm. At a large billboard advertising , you as a client may rarely (or never) communicate with your during your . The lawyers at these firms often manage hundreds of cases, and sometimes only even handle the pre-litigation (meaning, before a lawsuit is filed) phase of their entire caseloads. In such a firm, a manager may be the person who is responsible for communicating to you what is going on in your . managers are not lawyers, and do not have law degrees. In other words, you in all likelihood will not maintain a direct connection with your in the way that you would with a boutique like Wolfe Law Group. And since these lawyers normally only handle pre-litigation, it begs the question whether they are preparing your to be trial ready in the event that they cannot obtain for you from the insurance company. You may want to consider the motivations and reality of the ‘s caseload when considering whether one of the billboard advertising ‘s is a fit for you. Given the pressures created by their high volume of cases, these lawyers may often be more inclined to settle cases quickly and not necessarily for the maximum value. Resolving a for maximum value often takes time, and frequently requires litigation.
On the other hand, a boutique may be just a solo practitioner with a couple members of support staff. A at a boutique likely has a much smaller caseload, but has the ability to devote much more attention to the details of each , and gain a greater understanding of how the pain and suffering of a victim effects his or her daily life. And because a boutique has fewer cases, they have a greater interest in building each for success from the very beginning. ‘s like Wolfe Law Group specialize in taking cases from their inception, through litigation and until settlement or verdict to gain for each victim. The other reality of hiring a boutique is that as a client, you will have much greater access to the . It is unlikely that you will have to jump through many layers of support staff just in hopes of getting a minute of your ‘s time. The ability to communicate directly with your means that you are more likely to get an understanding of the direction of the as a whole. He can explain to you how each fact of your , , and medical treatment factor into the bigger picture of your and ultimate goal of recovering maximum value for you. Being on the same page with your is tremendously advantageous for your . When you can reach your to discuss your claim, you are more likely to work together towards the common goal. Your will have a greater opportunity to pick up on your personality traits or aspects of your daily life which may prove to be critical in presenting your to a jury at a trial one day in the future.
In sum, tv commercials, billboards, and radio jingles of attorneys heavily invested in advertising may catch your eyes and ears, but do not mistake these as being signs that the is necessarily the best fit for you. For most cases, you only have a two year statute of limitations and only allows one re-filing of a lawsuit. This means that if you are in a in Atlanta, you should think first about what you value in a service provider before selecting a . If you are looking for a who is personable, with experience, a track record of success, and who will offer his time to you and the Atlanta community, we suggest that you call Wolfe Law Group immediately if you have been in an due to someone’s . Justin Wolfe is ready and available to speak to you about your .
Who is the best in Atlanta
The question of who is the best is a common questioned asked by those Atlanta victims who have sustained an . This can easily turn into a discussion similar to who is the best basketball player ever-Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, or Lebron James? It’s important to remember, that just like every person is different, so too are . It is most important to find the that you feel is the best for YOU and not everyone else.
There are numerous ways to measure which is the best to represent you in your after your . But because every client has a different personality, for many victims the best is the one who you feel a good connection with. One of the main reasons that you “clicking” with your is important in a is because your is going to be your spokesperson following the . Your will need to understand intimate details of your life from the outset. You should feel comfortable discussing personal matters with your since he may need to present these facts to a jury one day to argue your . Even after what may initially seem like a simple , sometimes your injuries may manifest themselves in such a way as to incur high and lead to you requiring extensive future . These types of cases often require that a be filed and the be pushed to trial to tell the story of the . If your has built rapport with you throughout the , he will be able to present to a jury of the public an intimate picture of how what seemed initially like whiplash is in fact a with life long consequences. Only an is going to understand how your has robbed you of your connection with and ability to participate in our community. The importance of this quality in an -client relationship is amplified in a . When a loved one passes away, the level of emotion felt by his or her family is unparalleled, especially when the cause of death is because of the of another person or a business. A who takes such a needs to understand a lot more than , he must understand the family’s pain, and be able to show what the deceased meant to both the family and the Atlanta community.
So consider this-if you do not feel empathy from the that you hire, how do you expect that such an will be able to make a jury empathize with your situation?
Another gauge of who is the best is their reputation in the community. Has your been recognized by magazine or as a top ? And what about other local, state, national, and global organizations? Have they identified your as being the best? Many publications have a rigorous selection process so that only the best are identified.
The other consideration to take into account to determine if the is the best in Atlanta to handle your relates to experience. Keep in mind, the age of the or the duration of time that the has been licensed do not necessarily translate to being experienced. As famed NFL football coach Vince Lombardi once said, “practice does not make perfect, only perfect practice makes perfect.” There are many Atlanta lawyers who only know how to handle a pre-lawsuit . Handling a claim is one level, but properly building up a to be tried in front of a jury requires greater skill, specialized knowledge, and experience.
How do work
The method of payment for in cases is usually the same in terms of fee structure. Normally agree to a contingency (we don’t get paid unless you do) fee structure. This means that the recovers a set percentage of the that he obtains for you. The percentage is normally between 33.33% and 40%. Because the will get paid from your on a percentage basis, your is incentivized to recover the for you for your . Your will use evidence such as photographs of the and , your , and your medical records, to establish the amount of your general damages, , and if appropriate, . Generally, the more suffered, the greater the value of the .
How do settlements work in Atlanta
This depends on your , and how the that you hired has assisted you with your . A competent will discuss with you at the beginning of the your options for paying for your for the treatment for your injuries following your , incident, or . One method of payment for may work best in one but not another. For example, if an from a has a health insurance policy with a very low deductible and does not mind paying for the co-pay fees of his insurance, it is likely most appropriate for the client to use his health insurance to pay for the and resultant . In a second scenario, a client without health insurance needs medical treatment following a caused by the of an at-fault driver but she does not have a method to pay for . In this example, it would be best for her to receive on a lien basis. This means that the treating physician’s will be paid from the gross proceeds of the received in the settlement. For example, if the gross of the settlement is $100,000, the charges 33.33%, and the client has on a lien of $20,000, the client will receive $46,660 (assuming the has no out of pocket expenses to be reimbursed by the client and there are no other liens on the ). In sum, on a lien, the doctor’s comes from the proceeds of the .
Sometimes a client in an may take out a loan against their , approved by their . should use good judgment before agreeing to such loans. Many clients face a long road in their physical and mental recovery after suffering injuries because of someone’s . A loan may put them at financial ease in the short term, but when settlement day comes and these clients see less money than they expected, they forget about the loans that they took which “ate up” the that they would have otherwise received in their settlement proceeds. in Georgia does not prohibit these loans, but they should be utilized with care.
in Atlanta applies , and in some cases, federal law. Whether the derives from a , involves a from a slip and fall, the rules of will apply. The difference between an and other Georgia lawyers is that the Atlanta may be much more familiar with local in the form of municipal codes or ordinances which could help establish a standard of care. What is the standard of care? The standard of care is what is used to establish what duty a defendant had at the time of the . A that handles more cases in Atlanta than other parts of Georgia will obviously be much more familiar with that sets the duty locally for Defendants.
Another thing that can be considered closely related to is familiarity with the Atlanta area. An may over the course of his career represent numerous clients who have been involved in a in the same intersection, in the same manner, and with similar injuries. Even though every is different, similarities in cases certainly provide an with ideas for strategies to obtain for clients. The same relates to cases. Much of cases revolves around proving the value of the decedent’s life. Yes, this sounds grim, but it is the law. Proving the value of an Atlanta decedent’s life often requires that the be familiar with the community.
At Wolfe Law Group, our Justin Wolfe has devoted his entire legal career to helping victims in Atlanta. If you or a loved one have been a victim of a , incident, or , do not hesitate to contact us now for a free consultation-(404) 348-0884.