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Below are the answers to a few of the questions we
hear most often. To find answers to questions more specific to your
type of case, please contact us.
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How
does Jeffrey M. Byrd, P.A. get paid? |
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Our legal fees come from a percentage of the total
amount we recover for you. The percentage varies depending upon the
type of case. In some instances, the insurance company may be
responsible for some or all of your legal fees in addition to paying
you.
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I be responsible for anything if we lose? |
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Of
course, no one ever likes to lose. As aggressive attorneys, we fight
for you to win. However, if we are unsuccessful in prosecuting your
case, you will not be responsible for any of the costs incurred. You
only become responsible for the costs that we advanced if we win your
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How
much will it cost to prosecute the case? |
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Costs can significantly vary depending upon the
complexity of the case. In most cases, costs range from $5,000.00 to
$10,000.00. However, for those more complex cases, costs can exceed
$75,000.00! These costs are advanced by
Jeffrey M. Byrd, P.A. and are not recouped unless we obtain a recovery for
you.
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During my free consultation, will I meet with an Attorney? |
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Yes! Unlike many law firms, your free consultation
at
Jeffrey
M. Byrd, P.A. is always with an attorney and not
with a paralegal or case manager. During your consultation, our
trained aggressive attorneys will evaluate your case and give you
good legal advice.
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How
long will my case take? |
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Generally, most cases should not be settled until
after you have reached what is known as Maximum Medical Improvement,
or MMI. This determination is made by your treating physicians and
not your attorney. MMI is that point in your treatment when your
physician believes you have reached a plateau in the healing
process, and he expects you will not improve with further medical
treatment. Therefore, it could take anywhere from 4 months to
several years depending upon the severity of the injuries,
complexity of the case, and the amount of litigation involved before
your case is resolved.
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How
much is my case worth? |
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There is no scientific method or formula to determine
the value of your case. The value of your case depends upon numerous
factors such as the severity of your injuries; past, present, and
future medical needs; lost wages; etc. After we obtain all the
necessary evidence to prove your case and after you have reached
MMI, we will negotiate with the insurance company to settle your
case. We will advise you of all settlement offers made by the
insurance company to settle your case. |
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What
is a mediation? |
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A mediation is a conference that takes place prior to trial. The parties appear with their lawyers before an impartial mediator. The role of the mediator is to try to get the parties to reach a settlement. If the parties do not reach a settlement agreement, the case then proceeds to trial. |
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