Frequently asked questions

INSIDER KNOWLEDGE:  I worked for an insurance company that insured the world’s largest transportation company on the planet.  I learned the tricks and tactics these companies use to fight you.  With my insiders knowledge,  I know what these truck and bus companies will do before they do. I use my insiders knowledge to get you justice,  to get you answers,  and to make our roads safer.

TEAM APPROACH: While the victims of truck and bus accidents may be in the hospital or God forbid the morgue after a bus or truck accident, the truck or bus company has sent out its Emergency Response Team. An Emergency Response Team is made up of lawyers, accident reconstructionists and investigators. They are sent to the scene of an accident to gather (or fabricate) evidence that will help the truck or bus company. By contrast, we utilize our own team of professionals to bring in the expertise needed to properly prosecute your case.   We have access to a nationwide group of experts who can be dispatched to the scene to conduct our own investigation and gather information before it disappears.

FOCUS GROUPS: We also conduct jury research focus groups on all our cases.  We present your case to a group of people that closely resembles the same kind of people that will make up your jury. By doing these focus groups, we learn the strengths and weaknesses of each and every case, we learn what matters to people about your case, and we learn how to best present your case.  

DEMONSTRATIVES: A picture may be worth a thousand words, however 3D models, computer animations, diagrams and scaled props are also valuable tools we utilize in your case to show the jury what and how your injury happened. Studies show that our brain processes and remembers what we see, better than what we hear.

NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED: Here’s an example of one of our cases from federal court in which our case was a featured documentary film on the award winning television show “Insider Exclusive, Justice in America.”

It’s never too soon to discuss your case, but it can be too late. Our experienced trial attorney will listen to you and guide you through each step. Contact us to schedule your free, no-obligation consultation. If you can’t come to us, we will gladly come to you. Contact us today – just call or use our contact form. We are here to listen and take away your burden of dealing with the aftermath.

LEAVE EVERYTHING TO US. We sit down with you personally to fully understand your case, your injuries, your needs, and give you our expert advice. Contact us for a free case evaluation.

It will cost you nothing to hire our law firm. We work on a contingency basis, meaning we are not paid unless and until we successfully recover compensation for you and your family. Because we specialize in large truck and bus. wrongful death, and serious injury cases, we know what it takes to win.  You pay nothing upfront when you hire our firm, so there is no financial burden on you and your family. It does take a commitment to partner with us so that together we can put forth the best possible case.  We will guide you through the entire process. Some victims hesitate to call an injury law firm because they fear they cannot afford it. Instead, these people try to take on insurance companies or large trucking corporations on their own. This can make it nearly impossible to spend the time and focus on healing from injuries.
As our personal injury client, you are guaranteed:
--> Free,  no-obligation case review
--> Full transparency
--> Zero out of  pocket costs
--> Pay no retainer fees--> Protected rights from our start until your case is resolved.
Our firm is will not rest until we recover compensation for you.

We can meet with you at a hotel, the hospital, video conference, facetime, or chat by phone if you cannot travel to our office. We actually prefer to visit you where you are.

We handle cases across the nation. Each state has different laws and regulations so it's important to be familiar with every state, and which state is advantageous to file suit in.

Civil lawsuits brought by plaintiffs, which include tort claims such as wrongful death and personal injury, must prove that the plaintiff's claim is MORE LIKELY THAN NOT, as opposed to a criminal trial with a plaintiff's burden of proof being "Beyond a reasonable doubt". Although this is explained at trial by the judge, many jurors still use the criminal measure when deciding how believable the plaintiff's case is to them. Remember in a civil lawsuit 51% is more likely than not, and is the standard to which the facts must be judged

1). Not post on social media. Why? Because jurors are being asked to judge you. When you struggle to get through the day after a terrible crash and post one photo of a tolerable moment with family where you forced a smile, the defense will find that one photo and use it against you.
2). Waited for full compensation and proper justice. Some clients feel justice takes too long. They just want it all to go away. The defense knows this, and incorporates it into their strategy to fight the case. Most clients who settled for less felt they wished they'd had their day in court instead of taking the first offer they were given by those responsible for their injuries. Going to trial is a difficult yet cathartic process. Clients finally have the opportunity to expose the wrongdoer in a public forum. They know when a jury sees how that wrongdoer delayed and denied responsibility for so long, it feels good to have their day in court.
3). Asked more questions. Selecting the right attorney from the start is important. Some lawyers settle 90% of their cases. A few of our satisfied clients started with another large firm- the type that advertises on billboards and tv. One client said "When you're a dime a dozen you're easily replaceable - you're a nobody to that firm". Asking how much actual trial experience your lawyer has is important. You need to know if the insurance company defensding the civil lawsuit is not being reasonable with your case, your lawyer is not only prepared to go to court, but has done that time and time again. And won.

The real battle in a personal injury case is with the insurance company. That is where the money comes from to pay you. Insurance companies don't just give it away because they want to be fair to you- we have to take it from them. They have all the time in the world to delay paying you by stalling the case. Insurance companies were here a hundred years ago and they will be here a hundred years from now. The own the largest buildings in the city because they make enormous profit. One of their strategies in defending a civil lawsuit is to wear you out. They hope over time you will get tired and give up to accept just pennies of what your case is worth. Because I was an insider within the insurance industry, I know how to resolve cases faster- and for more money than other lawyers.

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While it may seem reckless, suing multiple responsible parties in a lawsuit is not without cause. The defense has a strategy called the "empty chair defense". At trial, to deny responsibility, the defendant will accuse anyone and everyone else they can to escape culpability. The empty chair is the party not being sued, and therefore not there for a jury to decide what percent responsibility they hold on the injuries caused to the plaintiff. When all defendants who are likely to have a percentage of blame are present, the jury gets to decide who needs to be accountable.

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There are a few reasons why justice can be a long slow process. The primary reason why it can take months or even years for your case to be heard in a courtroom is because there are many stages of preparation necessary to bring each case to trial. The Discovery Phase is when we exchange information with the defense. We obtain documents and answers to interrogatories and build the case with what we learn from taking depositions, where deponents are under oath. Additionally, we need to know the full extent of your injury. Most injuries require many months of healing, diagnostic testing, and medical treatments. Another factor since 2021 has been the Covid backup in hearing cases. Courts were shutdown for an extended period of time. when they reopened, priority was given to scheduling criminal cases.

While we are waiting for your day in court, we are utilizing the time to prepare every aspect of your case for trial. This is how we obtain the best possible outcome for you.