Question 1

What Can a Jackson, MS Personal Injury Attorney Do for You?

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If you retain our team, you can count on us to: Research your case Gather evidence Send investigators to the accident scene if necessary Utilize our extensive resources and experts to build strong cases Evaluate all potential sources of insurance coverage Thoroughly calculate your maximum compensation File your personal injury claim Negotiate with insurance adjusters and at-fault parties Prepare your case for trial if needed

Question 2

What Practice Areas Do We Serve in Jackson, Mississippi?

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Attorneys at our law firm handle a variety of client situations and claims in and near Jackson, Mississippi. Personal injury cases we work with range from wrongful death to minor injuries. If you were injured in an accident that wasn't your fault, you should seek legal advice from a Jackson, Mississippi, personal injury attorney. Some of the practice areas we handle are listed below: Car accidents Dangerous drugs Medical malpractice Motorcycle accidents Premises liability Product liability Mass torts Nursing home abuse Social Security Disability Truck accidents Workers' compensation Wrongful death Richard Schwartz & Associates Injury Lawyers, P.A. is a large firm with extensive resources and the insight of top-rated attorneys. Our law firm has decades of experience with personal injury cases, and we know how to get results.

Question 3

Do I Need an Attorney for a Personal Injury Claim?

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You're not required to have an attorney negotiate with the insurance company for you, but we highly recommend it. Insurance adjusters count on accident victims' lack of experience to help them get away with low settlement offers or even blame the whole thing on you. When you hire an experienced personal injury lawyer, you tell the insurance company you will not fall for their tricks and expect fair compensation. Our personal injury lawyers in Jackson, MS, have dedicated their professional careers to fighting on behalf of the injured and the wronged and helping our clients receive fair treatment from intimidating insurance providers who want nothing more than to pay them less. Because insurance companies have powerful legal teams to defend against claims, you need advocates on your side who can protect your interests, represent you to the fullest extent, and help you fight back. Because insurance companies know when lawyers have the experience and resources to win, it benefits victims to work with legal representatives who have a proven reputation and record of success. Insurance companies know our firm will aggressively protect our clients' rights, prepare cases as if they were going to trial, and fight to win. This reputation gives us leverage when we negotiate and helps our clients get the total compensation they deserve. Even when insurance companies are unwilling to make fair settlement offers, they know we aren't afraid to go to trial. So clients who choose us won't get outmatched simply because insurance companies outspend them.

Question 4

What Kind of Damages Can I Claim?

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If you were involved in an accident caused by another person's reckless actions or negligence, you might be able to pursue a personal injury claim to recover compensation for damages that include, but are not limited to, medical expenses, pain and suffering, and lost wages. In a personal injury, you can ask for compensation for every expense you’ve had due to the accident. These costs don't only include obvious things like car repairs and medical bills. You can also ask for damages like lost wages or increased childcare costs. Then, of course, there are non-economic damages — things like pain and suffering — that our team can help you calculate. Because some may be non-economic, such as loss of companionship, there isn’t an exact number that can be assigned to these damages. Therefore, determining award amounts depends on the circumstances of each case.

Question 5

How Long Do I Have to File a Personal Injury Case in Mississippi?

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The Mississippi statute of limitations for personal injury cases is three years. That means you and your attorney will have plenty of time to pursue compensation through other means before filing a lawsuit. However, we caution you against waiting too long to get started. People's memories fade, and evidence may no longer be available the longer you wait. Also, putting a claim together takes time. In addition, we want clients to receive settlements as quickly as possible for their personal injury cases.

Question 6

Will My Personal Injury Case Go to Trial?

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At Richard Schwartz & Associates, only about 10% of the cases we take end up in litigation. Of those, approximately 1% go to a jury trial. Just because so few cases go to court does not mean yours will settle. Our goal, however, is to recover the money that you deserve without going to trial. This will reduce your expenses by helping you avoid additional legal fees, litigation costs, and fees for expert witnesses. You can expect to have face-to-face negotiations, mediation, and arbitration during the settlement process. Your attorney will guide you through this process from start to finish. We will prepare your case as if it is going to trial and represent you in court if that is what it takes to get personal injury victims a fair settlement. Our firm has a proven track record of success.

Question 7

How Much Does It Cost to Hire a Personal Injury Lawyer?

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At Richard Schwartz & Associates, we want to make sure our clients can afford our services. Unfortunately, many injury victims face exorbitant bills due to medical expenses and lost wages. This is especially true when an accident victim is dealing with catastrophic injuries; for this reason, we work on a contingency fee basis, which means you don’t pay unless we win. And when we win, the fees come out of the final judgment or settlement, so you have no out-of-pocket costs.

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