WHAT ARE MY DAMAGES?
In order to evaluate your case, we collect the
information necessary to establish the fault of the other
party, verify your injury and support your claims for
fair compensation and/or damages. Damages include medical
bills, lost wages, pain/suffering and loss of enjoyment
of life.
- We obtain records of your treatment and bills for
the services and supplies rendered. Everything: Hospital stays, surgeries, doctor
visits, physical therapy, diagnostic tests,
special equipment, prescriptions, and so on.
Whatever care you needed.
- We contact your doctors and medical facilities to
get a full explanation of your injury and its
effects. This is more important than merely the
amount of your medical billings. Bills alone
cannot reflect the impact of the injury on your
life.
- We talk to your employer if you have missed work
to gather basic information, your rate of pay and
how much time you have lost. Did you miss
overtime, lose incentive or bonus pay; or did you
have to use up your vacation, sick or personal
time?
We use our 42-plus years of experience and
extensive research capabilities to describe and
quantify your pain/suffering and loss of
enjoyment of life. There are no simple equations
in this area. Every injury is different. And its
effect on your life is real. That's why you need
our experience working for you.
- We may ask you to keep a diary to record all the
details. Memories can quickly fade. But your case
may hinge on the ability to describe precisely
the accident or your pain, to talk about the
impact of the injury on your world. A record of
your experiences and feelings can make everything
come to life.
- We may ask for photographs or videotapes. "A
picture is worth a thousand words." It's
called documenting your injury. And it provides
solid evidence for your case. It's often more
compelling than any spoken or written words.