Our last blog discussed the client who didn’t want to spend the money to hire a lawyer despite the fact that he was really injured, had lost time from work, and had extensive medical bills. That got us to thinking about how prospective clients view hiring a lawyer. For many people, just the thought of suing someone causes distress. Over and over, we hear people tell us that they are not ” sue happy”….as if exercising your legal rights is something to be ashamed of. If you think about it, where does that idea come from ? Bingo ! The massive propaganda of the insurance industry. It seems incredible but the insurance industry has actually made seeking justice a bad thing and something to fear. Here at Schulman Zimmerman we try to allay those concerns. There is nothing wrong with pursuing your legal rights…that’s why our system of justice is the envy of the world. In addition, most cases are settled out of court. Lastly, when we believe in a cause we will accept the representation on a contingent fee ( a % of the settlement ) and that assures you the right to a top flight legal team with a history of success without you paying a steep ( and, for most, unaffordable ) hourly fee. Moreover, all your litigation expenses are paid for by us….if you lose, you owe us nothing ! The next time you worry about hiring a lawyer, call us. Your legal rights are our prime concern. You deserve a lawyer on your side
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Misconceptions
Thursday, June 18th, 2009The best free advice you may ever get.
Thursday, June 18th, 2009You know what really makes us angry ? When insurance companies take advantage of people who have suffered an injury or other calamity, are facing hard economic times ( that would be just about everybody ) , and the insurance representative knows you are desperate and will accept any compensation without at least checking with a lawyer about your rights. Recently, we had a situation where a client was offered $500 to settle his claim. He didn’t want to pay a lawyer but he decided to check with us anyway. After our consultation, we convinced him his case was worth substantially more than what he was offered. He followed our advice, retained us on a contingent fee ( that’s a % of the recovery, which is the way we charge for legal services ) and we went to work. The outcome ? He received a settlement of $75,000 ! It wasn’t a gift, it was fair and just payment. When our client left, we asked him whether he thought it was worth it. He smiled and said ” Absolutely ” ! Just remember….it doesn’t cost anything to ask about your rights at Schulman, Zimmerman. It might just be one the best things you ever do.
