How Much Does It Cost To Hire A Kentucky Personal Injury Attorney?
Do you need a personal injury attorney? Did you fall while at a store and did you suffer injuries that required medical treatment? Have you been unable to return to work due to injuries sustained in a car crash caused by a distracted driver? Did a drunk driver collide with your child as he was crossing the road? Have you been injured by a defective product? Did the driver of a semi-truck cause a multi-car accident because the driver was driving too many hours?
Regardless of how you were injured, if you were injured and suffered damages due to another person’s negligent, careless, or reckless act, you need to consult with a Kentucky personal injury attorney as soon as possible. You may be entitled to receive compensation for your damages but you must act quickly. Below are answers to some of the most common personal injury questions we receive from potential clients.
How Much Does It Cost to Hire a Personal Injury Attorney?
As a dedicated personal injury attorney, we believe that you deserve legal representation regardless of your financial situation. Therefore, Musselwhite Meinhart & Staples, PSC accepts cases on a contingency fee basis. What does that mean for you? You can have the benefit of being represented by an experienced, skilled, and resourceful personal injury attorney without paying any fees or costs up front.
We understand you may be struggling to make ends meet as you recover from your injuries and try to return to work. Money may be tight. You will not pay any attorney fees or costs until and unless we win a settlement or award on your behalf. Our attorney fees and costs are deducted from the settlement amount based on a specific percentage you agree to pay when you retain our law firm.
What Type of Damages Can a Personal Injury Attorney Get for Me?
The type of damages you are entitled to receive will depend on several factors including the type of injury suffered, the severity of the injury, and the prognosis. In most cases, victims can receive compensation for the following damages under Kentucky’s personal injury laws.
- Past and future lost wages
- Past and future medical expenses
- Loss of earning capacity
- Property damage
- Medical equipment and/or physical therapy
- Chiropractic care
- Personal care
- Physical pain
- Mental anguish and/or emotional suffering
- Loss of consortium, companionship, support, and guidance
- Funeral, burial, and/or cremation expenses
- Other out-of-pocket damages
Can I File a Personal Injury Lawsuit Whenever I Want?
Yes, up and until the expiration of the Statute of Limitations. Kentucky’s Statute of Limitations requires that lawsuits be filed within a specific period of time from the date of the injury. The length of time may vary depending on the type of personal injury, the age of the victim, when the injury was known, and other factors. It is vital that you contact a personal injury attorney as soon as possible after your accident or after discovering you have been injured.
In addition to being concerned about the time expiring to file a lawsuit, you should provide your attorney as much time as possible to build a strong case against the responsible party before filing the personal injury lawsuit.
Will I Have to go to Court?
Most personal injury claims settle prior to filing a lawsuit; therefore, a court appearance is not necessary. Even if we file a lawsuit because the other party refuses to negotiate in a fair and just manner, we may still settle the lawsuit at any time prior to the trial. Our attorneys are skilled litigators and trained negotiators. As your personal injury attorney, we work to bring your case to a positive outcome as efficiently and as quickly as possible while protecting your right to receive the maximum compensation allowable under the law.
This includes conducting a thorough accident investigation; identifying and gathering evidence; identifying all parties responsible for your injuries; preparing the case for trial, negotiating in good faith; and, filing a lawsuit and trying the case, if necessary.
Contact an Experienced Kentucky Personal Injury Attorney
We’ve Helped Thousands of KY Families, we can help you!
The personal injury lawyers of Musselwhite Meinhart & Staples, PSC help individuals who have been injured in an accident in Kentucky. You and your family may be entitled to receive compensation for your injuries; however, you need an experienced personal injury attorney to ensure that your rights are protected against aggressive insurance companies looking to pay you less than your accident claim is worth. Our attorneys understand how to value a personal injury claim and they will fight until you receive what is fair and just.
Our law firm represents clients throughout central Kentucky. Contact our office by calling 270-506-4052 to schedule a free consultation and free case evaluation with an experienced personal injury attorney. You may also contact our office through our convenient online contact form.