The Law Office of Ellen Levin, P.C., Personal Injury & Business Litigation Lawyer - 818-491-3410

FAQ

FAQ

In an unpredictable world injury and loss can  have a sudden, devastating impact. After an injury, life can get pretty hectic and confusing.

Our clients are hardworking people who have suffered catastrophic, life-altering events: motor vehicle accidents, animal attacks, slip-and-fall accidents and wrongful death.

You may need a lot of help physically getting back up on your feet, as well as mentally, trying to figure out what your next steps should be.

The following are some of the most commonly asked questions we are asked by new clients.

How Do I Know If I Have A Case?

Honestly, the best way to know if you have a case or not is meeting with a personal injury attorney from The Law Office of Ellen Levin.

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No fee for our work unless we win a recovery for you.
We charge no upfront fees at all.
Our fee is a percentage of your recovery.
Initial consultation is free.
We can come to you — at home or in the hospital.

Working diligently on your behalf so that you don’t have to worry about the insurance adjusters, mounting medical bills, or lost wages due to time off work, our injury attorneys want you to concentrate on your recovery while we handle the rest.

How Long Will It Take To Get Results?

It is impossible to have a fixed timeline when it comes to personal injury cases. Typically, the answer to this question largely depends on the extent of your injuries. If your injuries are extremely serious, we would not want to rush your treatment only to have your injuries resurface after we’ve finished your case. Everyone is different concerning how quickly they respond to medical treatment. Rest assured we will keep you updated as to the status of your case and at which stage of the case we are.

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How Much Will This Cost Me?

Fortunately, you will not have to pay any legal fees out-of-pocket. We take all of our cases on a contingency basis. This means that our fees and costs will out of the final settlement we can get for you.

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As mentioned above, we represent our clients on a contingency basis. This allows you to feel more at ease when deciding to hire an attorney.

Do I Need An Attorney?

If you’re injured it’s highly recommended you hire a legal professional. If you don’t hire one – you’re putting yourself at a serious disadvantage if you decide to handle the claim on your own.

1. ) People who hire an attorney are usually apt to get better settlements and be taken more seriously by insurance companies and defendants. 

2.) Insurance companies aren’t always on your side. Shortly after you’ve been involved in an accident, an insurance adjuster will reach out to you, trying to present themselves as a trusted individual with your best interests in mind. This could be your insurance company or the insurance company who represents the person who caused your injuries. In reality, many large insurance companies have adopted settlement policies that encourage their adjusters to offer quick payments, with terms as favorable as possible for their company – not for your best interests.

Do not accept any claim before you speak with an attorney. In most cases, an experienced personal injury lawyer can help you get significantly more compensation than an insurance company is willing to offer.

3.) The personal injury claims process is intricate. Personal Injury cases, especially catastrophic injury cases, can often be complex, lengthy and costly to take to trial. You need an experienced law firm with the tools, technology, resources and financial capability to take on large corporations and insurance companies.

It is imperative that you find an attorney that specializes in personal injury law rather than a typical, general practice attorney.

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We listen to our clients and compile evidence quickly and efficiently. We file the pleadings in a timely manner and we have the ability to explain each and every nuance of a case to our clients.

Working diligently on your behalf so that you don’t have to worry about the insurance adjusters, mounting medical bills, or lost wages due to time off work, our injury attorneys want you to concentrate on your recovery while we handle the rest.  We handle all aspects of your case, from sign-up to settlement or jury verdict. You are provided a dedicated legal team that will listen to your needs, answer your questions, and keep you informed throughout the legal process.

We do everything in our power to secure the maximum compensation on your behalf.

How Would A Personal Injury Lawyer Help Me?

Personal Injury Lawyers provide legal services in cases involving persons being injured as the result of another party’s negligence. Ellen Levin Law personal injury lawyers are tasked with proving that the alleged negligent party had a duty of reasonable care to the injured persons. That duty was breached, and the effect of that breach resulted in serious mental or physical injury, and in some extreme circumstances, even death.

Automobile injury and premises liability where a party injures themselves on another parties’ premises are two of the most common types of personal injury cases.

For victims of a serious accident the accompanying medical bills, inconvenience, and stress involved can be overwhelming. In this type of circumstance, you should consider filing an accident lawsuit. A personal injury attorney can help you navigate this complex labyrinth.

Having a personal injury attorney at your side can save you precious time. Our staff will begin to collect your medical records and communicate with insurance adjusters. Pursuing your personal injury case does not need to be scary do our best to help make this process less stressful.

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What Are The Statute of Limitations on a Personal Injury Case?

The statute of limitations is a law that sets a specific time limit for people to pursue a lawsuit.

In California, the statute of limitations for personal injury cases gives an injured person two years from the date of the injury to go to court and file a lawsuit against those who could be responsible. Because there are strict deadlines, we recommend meeting with a personal injury attorney sooner than later.

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