How Will a Free Consultation Help Me?
McPhillips Fitzgerald Cullum LLP • June 30, 2020

June 30, 2020

Your free consultation is your chance to find out if you have a good case, what to expect, and whether it is worth pursuing. It lets you get a feel for the firm you are considering and whether you think they are a good fit for you. And, you will learn more about the time limits and deadlines that affect your case, so you don’t risk losing out on compensation by waiting too long to get started. After your free consultation, if you are represented by McPhillips Fitzgerald & Cullum LLP, in your personal injury case , we will represent you on a contingency fee basis, so you will only pay attorneys’ fees if you get paid for your injuries.

What You Can Learn About Your Case

During your initial consultation we will explore several aspects of your case, including:

  • How much your case may be worth
  • Who can be held liable for your injuries
  • Whether there was someone at fault
  • Whether we can prove liability
  • The nature and extent of your injuries
  • Next steps, potential outcomes, and timelines

You need to know if you have a case and whether it is likely to have enough value to be worth pursuing.

Preparing to Get the Most Out of Your Consultation

The more information we have when we meet with you, the more you can learn about your case. To get the most out of your free consultation bring as much as possible of the following documentation:

  • Copies of your insurance policies
  • Any written communications from your insurance company and other insurance companies
  • Your notes from any phone conversations with the insurance companies
  • All of your medical bills
  • Receipts for medical expenses
  • Medical records – this should include your prognosis and any expected need for future and ongoing treatment
  • Documentation of time missed from work, and other lost income, as well as any benefits you have used suck as sick leave
  • Doctor’s notes to your employer
  • Proof of income before your accident, such as pay stubs
  • Police and ambulance reports
  • Photo and/or video evidence of the scene and your injuries, if you have it
  • A journal of how your injuries have affected you and your loved ones

To schedule your free consultation, call McPhillips Fitzgerald & Cullum LLP, or contact us online.

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