Simon & Simon PC

Yes. Our lawyers and paralegals are available 24/7 to answer your questions, provide updates on your case and assist you in any way you may need. We understand that suffering an injury can be a stressful and frustrating time. You will never go through it alone. Once you retain our firm to represent you, you will be provided a direct phone number and e-mails for the team members working on your case. While not everyone may be available to speak immediately, all e-mails and phone calls are responded to within 24 hours to ensure the highest level of communication.

In the first few months our team will be in contact with you regularly as the investigation into your case may require more information including ongoing medical records from your doctors as you go through the treatment process. Most of the work we do for your case is behind the scenes and doesn’t require much of anything from you. Remember, it’s our job to take the stress and burden of dealing with the insurance companies off of you. We will continue to communicate with you about updates on your case, Court dates, settlement offers and help with any other issues that come up during the case. But, just because you haven’t received an update in a while, it doesn’t mean your case isn’t moving forward as it is. You will be provided with direct contact information for your legal team that will always be available to answer any questions.

As soon as our firm begins working on your case you will be assigned to a specific team to guide you through the claims process and make available any and all resources you may need. But, much of the work on your case is done behind the scenes with very little, if any onus on you. Your only responsibility is to follow your doctors’ treatment plan and recuperate from your injuries as best and as quickly as you can. Let us do the rest. Your team of lawyers and paralegals will take you through each step or phase of your case when it’s the right time to move forward and without interrupting your medical care.

Yes. All consultations are free. We do not charge a single penny until and unless we recover money for you. There is no fee for your initial consultation whether or not you hire our firm.

Unfortunately, there is no real specific answer to the question “how long will my case take.” Personal injury settlements can come as soon as a few months after an accident but could also take three (3) or more years. The timeframe for your case depends on many factors, including the type and severity of the injury suffered, the extent of the medical treatment needed, the insurance company and the lawyers on the other side and the Court in which your lawsuit is filed. More important than the timeline is ensuring that you get the financial compensation you deserve. While you may be able to get a quick settlement within a few months, it often takes much longer to get a fair settlement.

Yes. If you suffer any injury, even one you believe to minor, you have the right to make a claim against the person or company responsible. You are always entitled to recover for your pain and suffering, no matter how big or small, as well as other losses endured from a car accident or fall-down. Even small injuries can result in huge medical bills, lost time from work and major disruptions in your daily life. Worse, your seemingly small injury may turn out worse than you originally thought. You should always contact an experienced injury lawyer to discuss your rights.

The most important thing to do after a car accident is to CALL THE POLICE. Do not try to handle the situation yourself. If you are injured, it is imperative that you alert the police of your injuries so they can provide emergency medical services and get you to the hospital. If you are able to, TAKE PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE SCENE AND THE VEHICLES INVOLVED. You must preserve all the evidence possible at the scene so that the other driver and their insurance company cannot deny any damages you suffered. Next, make sure to GET THE OTHER DRIVER’S INSURANCE INFORMATION before leaving the scene. Without the other driver’s insurance information, you may not be able to recover any money for your injuries. If the police fail to arrive on the scene, make sure to obtain the other driver’s information, including his/her vehicle information, license plate, and insurance information and either go to the closest police precinct or call your state’s Department of Transportation to report the accident

Most states have laws giving a deadline to either file a lawsuit or settle your claims. This is called the “statute of limitations” and, depending on the state in which your accident occurred, this deadline could be as little as one (1) year from the date of your injury or as much as five (5) years. Contact us immediately to find out the statute of limitations in your state and what you can do to preserve your rights.

While you’re not required to hire a lawyer for a car accident or fall-down claim, it is never a good idea to try to negotiate a settlement without one. An experienced injury firm is imperative to maximize the settlement value of your case. Every insurance company knows which lawyers will settle cheap and early and which ones will hold out for the highest possible settlement amount or go to verdict if necessary. They also know that, without a lawyer, you will not be able to take your case to a Jury verdict at which point all bets are off. An experience negotiator and trial lawyer is the only way to get the highest settlement you deserve after suffering a car accident or fall-down injury.

What if I can’t afford to hire an attorney? Unlike most lawyers, we do not charge any fee at all unless and until you win or settle your case. Instead, our firm works on a “contingency fee” basis which means our fee is a percentage of your award, settlement or verdict. The fee percentage often depends on how and when your case can be resolved and whether or not it goes to trial. This also means that if you lose your case, you do not owe our firm any money at all. A contingency fee not only makes hiring a lawyer affordable but since we don’t charge you a penny until the case is over there is no downside in calling us to explore your legal options.

We are a large-scale personal injury law firm, representing injured victims that have suffered pain, suffering emotional and financial loss through no fault of their own. The most common injury lawsuits result from car crashes, slip or trip and fall incidents and workplace mishaps. But many of our clients have also fallen victim to the negligence of doctors, nurses, security guards, the police and may others to whom they’ve trusted their health and safety. Any injury caused by the misconduct of others may be grounds for financial compensation.