Introduction
Should you hire an attorney? If you or a loved one have been injured in an accident, your family may be facing a
variety of serious problems. Is the other party's insurance adjuster really trying to help you? Are they acting in
your best interest in adjusting the claim? The simple answer is "NO, ALMOST CERTAINLY NOT!" Would you and your friends
be equipped to play competitively against a professional baseball team? Obviously not. If you've 'been injured in an
accident and you try to deal with the insurance company yourself, you are often no better equipped than a local
city rec. league team would be to play a professional sports team. The insurance companies are typically multi-billion
dollar companies that spend hundreds of millions of dollars training their adjusters to deal with you. Henning & Keedy
has extensive experience working as advocates for individuals to balance the playing field with the insurance companies.
We have the experience, expertise, and resources to even the sides, to provide you with an excellent chance of obtaining
a good recovery and to help you deal with the insurance professionals.
What will it cost you to hire us?
Costs and fees are obviously a major question for a person injured in an accident. If you don't have enough money to pay
medical bills and living expenses, how could you ever pay an attorney? Generally, the firm represents injured parties on
a percentage of recovery basis. In other words, if you receive no money, there is no fee. We generally contract for a
sliding scale contingency fee and our starting fee is usually only 25% of your recovery. We work very hard to properly
prepare cases and present them effectively to the insurance companies. In our experience, the great majority of cases can
be settled at this 25% fee. If the case cannot be settled prior to filing suit, or if the suit presents greater than
normal problems, then the fee will be higher. The initial consultation will always be free for a contingency fee
interview. In addition to your case, we will be happy to discuss your fee questions candidly with you during your
free initial consultation. If you are not satisfied with our proposal, you have no obligation to hire us.
How long before I will receive my settlement?
Every case is different and it is impossible to generalize about how long a given case will take. However, it is seldom
in your interest to make a quick settlement. In an early settlement, the insurance company will offer only what it
assumes your minimum damages will ultimately be so the risk that your injuries may actually be more severe than they
first appear is then all on you. Henning & Keedy strives to obtain a solid analysis from your doctors regarding your
long-term physical condition prior to settling which in a minor case may be as soon as a few months from the injury.
In a major case this could be years after the injury. In the meantime, there are often one or more sources of funds
available to pay medical bills, lost wages and other living expenses.
Can I receive financial help prior to settlement?
Usually one or more sources are available to pay medical bills and lost wages prior to settlement. This can be discussed
in more detail during your free initial consultation.
Free Initial Consultation
The attorneys at Henning & Keedy, P.L.L.C.have over 30 years collective experience in addressing personal injury questions.
For a free initial consultation regarding your injury case, please call (406) 752-7122 or (888) 865-8144. |
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