Hastings & Hastings
Frequently Asked Questions:
What happens when I contact Hastings & Hastings, P.C., about my case?
Each prospective case is immediately evaluated by an attorney in our firm for liability and damages. Potential litigants should consult an attorney as soon as possible after their injury, before evidence is lost and witnesses' memories fade. The call to our office and initial consultation are free.
What are our attorneys' fees?
Our firm handles all of its personal injury cases on a "contingency" basis. Under this system, we earn attorneys' fees only if your case is successfully resolved. If your case fails to earn a settlement or loses at trial, then you owe us no attorneys' fees. On every case we provide our clients with DISCOUNT attorneys' fees off the traditional attorneys' fees for a specified genre of law. Attorneys' fees are based upon the type of claim a plaintiff wishes to pursue. For example, attorneys' fees for basic automobile personal injury claims are traditionally between 33%-40%; traditional attorneys' fees for premises liability cases are between 33%-40% depending upon the complexity of the claim; and for any type of product liability case the traditional attorneys' fees are between 40%-50% depending upon the complexity of the claim. We charge a "flat discount fee" which means, should your claim require formal litigation, our attorneys' fees do not increase from the initial discounted fee. Our DISCOUNT FEE means more money to you.
What is my case worth?
This is a difficult question to answer, as each client will have different accident-related damages. Essentially, case value is based on two dependent factors, Liability and Damages. Liability is who is at fault for the accident. Liability can be comparative in Arizona (Comparative Negligence). Damages equate to the total losses that you have incurred or will incur in the future as a direct result of the accident; including pain and suffering, lost wages and medical bills. Remember, if a settlement is not reached and your case goes to trial, your case is worth whatever a jury decides and awards.
How much time do I have to file a lawsuit in the State of Arizona?
In Arizona, your statute of limitations may be as short as 180 days from the date of your accident. This extremely short statute of limitations occurs if any part of your claims involves any governmental entity. In some cases, your statute of limitations is only one (1) year from the date of your accident. In most cases, personal injury claims are subject to a two (2) year statute of limitations. If you fail to resolve your claim or file a lawsuit by your statute of limitations date, you will be time barred from proceeding with your claim. You should consult an attorney immediately after an accident to make sure all your interests are adequately protected. Remember Hastings & Hastings, P.C., offers free initial consultations.
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