What is Personal Injury Law?
Personal Injury Law is a legal practice area that applies when a person is injured and is entitled to compensation. This can happen after a car accident, slip-and-fall injury, work injury, and other similar events.
What Should I do after a Car Accident?
Call the police to help ensure that the incident is documented and investigated. Take photos and videos of the damage to all vehicles involved and of any visible injuries/marks/redness. Immediately seek medical care for any injuries (note: Some injuries/pain/symptoms/restrictions may not be noticeable until hours or days after the crash). Then call The Law Offices of Eric Faddis, 303-483-7728.
What Does a Personal Injury Lawyer Do?
A personal injury lawyer can assist with investigating the crash and gathering evidence, determining what insurance policies may apply and opening claims, talking with insurance companies in a way that protects your rights and sets your claims up for success, giving guidance on how to maximize claim value, negotiating settlements and, if appropriate, filing and prosecting a lawsuit.
What Kinds of Cases Does a Personal Injury Lawyer Handle?
Personal Injury cases include car accidents, slip-and-fall injuries, work injuries, being injured in an establishment like a grocery store, and other cases in which a person was injured by another.
Do I have a Case?
Every case is different and requires its own legal analysis but, generally, if you were injured and another person is more than 50% at fault for that injury, then you likely have a case.
Do I need a Personal Injury Lawyer?
A personal injury lawyer can help maximize your claim value. Your claim may be worth much more than the insurance company is offering you. According to a study by the Insurance Research Council, personal injury claimants who had an attorney received on average nearly 3.5 times more in a settlement than non-represented claimants. The Insurance Research Council also found that claimants with attorneys receive about 85 percept of all insurance payouts for bodily injury claims. Personal injury attorneys know the law, your rights, and how to protect them. They can also safeguard you against damaging your case.
What Should I Consider When Deciding which Personal Injury Lawyer to Hire?
You should consider experience, reputation, accessibility, values, prior outcomes, and trial experience, among other factors. Eric Faddis is a former felony prosecutor who has secured millions for injured victims and has 600+ media appearances for legal and political commentary on some of the biggest networks and shows in the country.
How Much does a Personal Injury Lawyer Cost?
At The Law Offices of Eric Faddis, there is no money due up front and the firm does not get attorney fees unless we get you a settlement or verdict, in which case the attorney gets an agreed-upon percentage of the recovery. The case may also require costs that the firm advances and for which they are reimbursed through a settlement or verdict.
How is a Personal Injury Attorney Paid?
At The Law Offices of Eric Faddis, we only get paid attorney fees if we get you a settlement or a verdict, in which case the firm is entitled to an agreed-upon percentage of that recovery. Call 303-483-7728 to learn more.
How Much is My Case Worth?
Every case is different and requires its own legal analysis but case value can be based on a number of factors including severity of collision, severity of injuries, frequency and duration of medical care, medical bills incurred, lost wages, pain and suffering, physical impairment, and applicable insurance coverage, among other factors. While it is difficult to predict precise claim value, call 303-483-7728 for a free case evaluation and to further discuss.
How Long will my Personal Injury Case Take?
Some cases take a month whereas others can take years depending on the severity of injuries, duration of medical care required, applicable insurance coverage, and other factors. Every case is different but a very general estimate is approximately one year from incident to settlement disbursement.
Should I Talk to the Insurance Company?
Not before you talk with an attorney. Some insurance representatives are trained to elicit information in misleading ways that they then use to reduce the value of your claim. We generally recommend that you do not sign any releases or provide a recorded statement. However, every case is different and some cases may require different measures than others. Call 303-483-7728 to learn more.
Will I Need to Sue Someone?
The Law Offices of Eric Faddis settle the majority of claims during the insurance claims process and usually the client need not file a lawsuit. However, some cases require a lawsuit. Call 303-483-7728 to learn more.
Why Choose the Law Offices of Eric Faddis?
Eric Faddis is a former felony prosecutor who has secured millions for injured victims. He received his law degree in 2012 from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law, at which he was a member of the honors fraternity and held a supervisory role on the DU Law Review. Eric has 600+ media appearances for legal and political commentary on networks/shows/outlets including Fox News, NewsNation, Crime Stories with Nancy Grace, The New York Times, The Sun, The Guardian, and others. He created, co-wrote, and helped pass Colorado’s Rideshare Protection Act which now requires Colorado rideshare companies to provide up to $200,000.00 in uninsured/underinsured motorists coverage for injured drivers and passenger. Eric has also been a guest lecturer at DU Law School. The firm is very experienced in personal injury law. Our core values including Character, Courage, and Excellence.