WILLIAMS ELLEBY

Every case is different and there are many factors that determine whether you are likely to win if you bring a claim for personal injuries. The most important factors are “fault” and “causation.” In Georgia, a jury can assign a percentage of fault to every person who bears fault for causing an injury, even non-parties. If a jury determines that the Plaintiff is 50% or more at fault, the Plaintiff will recover nothing. If the Plaintiff is less than 50% at fault, the Plaintiff may recover if the Defendant’s negligent act “caused” Plaintiff’s injuries.

There is no “catch-all” formula for assigning a value to cases. There are several things to consider when attempting to place a monetary value on a case. Some lawyers will tell you that your case is worth some multiplier of your medical bills. This is nonsense. Every case is different and you need an experienced personal injury attorney to help you evaluate and maximize the value of your case.

A case can settle at any time. First, your attorney will need to investigate various aspects of insurance, obtain medical information, contact witnesses and pursue other “pre-suit” discovery items. That usually takes around 2-3 months. Thereafter, if appropriate, a demand for settlement will be made to the at-fault party.

We offer our services on a “contingency fee” basis. This means that you will not pay us a penny unless we obtain a recovery for you. When you are injured by someone else, you will likely face mounting medical bills and the last thing you need is another bill. We will advance all of your legal case expenses and you won’t pay any attorneys’ fees unless there is a recovery.