| Dan Baldyga | | | | sense from the attorney how much he thinks |
| | | | your case is worth, and how difficult it may |
| Adjuster Henry Hustle from GiveAwayNothing | | | | be to get the insurance company to pay that |
| Insurance tried to take advantage of you so | | | | amount.(He probably won't commit himself. |
| you've decided to obtain the services of an | | | | He'll do a song and dance that would put |
| attorney. Here are some insights you should | | | | Madonna to shame). Once you've grappled with |
| consider: | | | | that ask him exactly how much he's going to |
| | | | charge you for handling your case? |
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| | | | If you're at fault for the accident and it's |
| BEWARE OF LAWYERS WHO REPRESENT | | | | only your damaged ego that demands legal |
| "DEFENDANTS":The practice of law has become | | | | action he's going to charge you for every |
| incredibly specialized. Find a lawyer who has | | | | move he makes - - and there can be a ton of |
| experience representing claimant's(called | | | | them - - at hundreds of dollars an hour.If |
| "Plaintiffs" in legalese) in personal injury | | | | you have a case in which the other driver is |
| cases.(You're a "Plaintiff"). Be careful not | | | | clearly at fault (and your damages are |
| to be represented by someone who is primarily | | | | substantial) his heart will be pounding with |
| an attorney for "Defendants'. These lawyers | | | | glee and he'll be salivating furiously to |
| way of thinking are usually too closely tied | | | | have you hire him. In that instance he'll be |
| to the values, attitudes and mental outlook | | | | quite willing to waive all potential charges. |
| of their cold and calculating insurance | | | | |
| company clients.More often than not they'll | | | | Usually, in the majority of cases, it should |
| not extend themselves nor battle as hard - - | | | | be a straight "Contingency Fee" with no costs |
| consciously or unconsciously - - to obtain | | | | assessed to you. Once your financial deal has |
| top dollar for your claim.(To you four or | | | | been agreed upon ask him to put that into |
| five hundred dollars more is a lot of | | | | writing, in his "Written Fee Agreement".(If |
| money.To them it's a drop in the bucket)! | | | | he balks at a Written Fee Agreement you |
| | | | should begin to hum that old tune "I'll See |
| COMPARISON SHOP: Talk to friends, | | | | Ya' Later Alligator", get up, thank him for |
| acquaintances and/or co-workers who may have | | | | his time, and exit that office) |
| been represented by a lawyer on their own | | | | |
| personal injury claim. Personal Injury | | | | Copyright (c) 2003 by Daniel G. Baldyga. All |
| lawyers normally don't charge for an initial | | | | rights Reserved |
| consultation.But, before you meet with them, | | | | |
| find out if they do.If the answer to that is | | | | DISCLAIMER: The only purpose of this |
| "yes", go somewhere else. | | | | insurance claim tip FINDING THE RIGHT LAWYER |
| | | | is to help people understand the motor |
| While chatting with the lawyer, getting to | | | | vehicle accident claim process. Neither Dan |
| know him and (generally speaking) what your | | | | Baldyg nor ARTICLE CITY make any guarantee of |
| case is all about, you should find out: | | | | any kind whatsoever; NOR do they purport to |
| | | | engage in rendering any professional or legal |
| (1) How long have they been in practice?(10 | | | | service; NOR to substitute for a lawyer, an |
| years - plus - that's good. 6 to 8 years is | | | | insurance adjuster, or claims consultant or |
| just okay. 3 to 4 years is highly | | | | the like. Where such professional help is |
| questionable. 2 years or less is totally | | | | desired it is the INDIVIDUAL'S RESPONSIBILITY |
| unacceptable). | | | | to obtain said services. |
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| (2) Roughly what percentage of his practice | | | | Dan Baldyga's third and latest book AUTO |
| involves personal injury cases? If it's less | | | | ACCIDENT PERSONAL INJURY INSURANCE CLAIM (How |
| than 75% say "goodbye". | | | | To Evaluate And Settle Your Loss)can be found |
| | | | on the internet at This book reveals "How |
| (3) Does he often represent corporations and | | | | To" successfully handle your motor vehicle |
| or insurance companies? If he does than forge | | | | accident claim, so you won't be taken |
| it, excuse yourself and take a walk.He's not | | | | advantage of. It also goes into detail |
| a Plaintiff's attorney (you're a "Plaintiff") | | | | regarding the revolutionary BASE (The Baldyga |
| he's a Defendant's attorney (the insurance | | | | Auto Accident Settlement Evalation Formula). |
| company is a "Defendant"). He's not for you! | | | | BASE explains how to determine the value of |
| | | | the "Pain and Suffering" you endured - - |
| PAYING THE LAWYER - THE WRITTEN FEE | | | | because of your personal injury. |
| AGREEMENT": After you've discussed the fact's | | | | |
| of your case you may be able to get some | | | | Copyright (c) By Daniel G. Baldyga. |