Do I need a lawyer?

If you have been injured by the actions of another, you probably need a lawyer. Insurance companies immediately dispatch investigators, photographers, and engineers upon learning of an accident; to be successful in your case, you must have an attorney do the same. Evidence can be lost, the site of the accident can change, witnesses can disappear, and your case can fall apart if you don’t act quickly.

Dealing with the insurance companies is confusing and time-consuming without an experienced attorney on your side. Talk to an attorney. We offer free consultations — by phone or in person at our office or your home — to discuss your situation in detail. If we decide that your case has merit, and you decide that you want us to help, we will enter into a written fee agreement and you may retain our services.

Why should I hire you?

Experience pays. Our firm has decades of experience successfully representing people injured in a variety of accidents. Attorney Mike Colarusso is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, meaning that he has won multi-million dollar settlements for clients. Attorney Herb Cohen has years of litigation experience representing both plaintiffs and defendants in a variety of cases with a focus on work-related injuries.

In 55+ years of experience, Mike and Herb have handled cases across a range of accident types; likely one similar to your situation. Our attorneys know what questions to ask, what evidence to seek, and how best to bring your case to a successful conclusion. Because insurance companies know that Mike and Herb are experienced, tough litigators, they are more likely to take your case seriously and enter into realistic settlement negotiations.

What does it cost to hire you?

Call us for a free case evaluation. If we accept your case, we will handle it on a contingent fee. That means no retainer, no hourly charge, and no billing. If we win your case, by settlement or verdict, we recover our fees and costs. If we do not win, you owe no fees or costs.

Who will work on my case?

Our attorneys work with you directly to understand all the details of your injury and keep you apprised on the status of your case. We often enlist independent experts, paralegals, investigators, and any other resource necessary to bring about a prompt and fair resolution of your case.

How do I know if I have a valid case?

Call our office to set up a free appointment with one of our attorneys in our office or in your home. We can often assess whether you have a valid case at the end of our first meeting. Occasionally, we must investigate further, sometimes retaining engineers and medical experts, to advise us on technical issues before deciding on the validity of your case. We will work together to determine whether you have a case that we can pursue successfully.

The insurance company wants to talk to me. Should I give them a statement? Will they be fair with me?

Like it or not, the job of the insurance company is to gather evidence against you so that they can defend against your claim and pay you as little money as possible. That’s why the claims investigator wants to take your statement. Contact and retain an experienced attorney before attempting to deal with an insurance company on your own.

I've been hurt at work. Won't I automatically receive Workers' Compensation benefits even without a lawyer?

In many cases, claimants receive Workers’ Compensation benefits after filing the claim. However, these benefits are limited to partial lost wages and medical expenses. You may have the right to receive money for pain, suffering, inconvenience, scarring, or even a “specific loss”. Call for a free consultation. If we cannot help you receive more benefits than you will automatically receive, we will tell you so at no charge.

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