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“Should I hire a lawyer?”

Yes, you should hire a lawyer. A serious injury can easily change one’s life forever, possibly reducing your ability to work and support your family, or leading to high ongoing costs for treatment, assisted care, expensive medications, physical therapy and more. If the injury was caused in some way by the negligence of others, you may be entitled to compensation for these costs, as well as for pain and suffering.

However, the defendant’s lawyers and insurers have a duty to protect the person whom you believe caused the injury. Legal processes can be complicated, full of pitfalls for the inexperienced.

“When should I file a claim?”

Don’t delay. There are strict deadlines on the time in which you can bring your case, after which you may have no further opportunity. And, the longer you wait, the greater the likelihood that evidence may disappear, witnesses may move, memories may fade, and the ability to win your case may decline. Yours or your loved ones’ future quality of life may depend on your willingness to act now.

“How much is my claim worth?”

The exact value of a personal injury claim cannot be determined before a settlement or judgment, although we can often estimate likely outcomes. Still, while medical bills can easily be calculated, the value of emotional damages such as pain or suffering cannot; these often account for large sums, and they demand much more legal skill to recover. At the Markam Group, we never promise to recover an exact amount for your case, but we assure you that we will fight for the highest possible amount.
Avoid any lawyer who "guarantees" to recover a specific amount. Many such attorneys simply undershoot the value of your claim, knowing they can quickly settle for a low amount rather than fighting for what you are truly due.

“Who can file a claim for personal injury?”

Anyone who has been injured as a direct result of someone else's negligence has the right to file a claim for compensation. As long as you played no part in causing your injuries and other damages, you can recover compensation by establishing the other party's liability. The Markam Group has a long record of success in personal injury cases, often winning large judgments and settlements.

“What kinds of personal injury cases does your firm handle?”

At the Markam Group , we handle all types of personal injury cases, including driving accidents, trucking company negligence, defective products, dangerous premises, wrongful death and more.

“What are types of damages that can I recover?”

Several types of damages are often at issue in personal injury cases:

• Financial damages include medical bills; gas mileage to and from doctors' appointments; property damage repairs; and more.
• Physical damages are injuries to one’s person.
• Emotional damages include trauma, pain, and suffering.
• Property damages refer to any of the victim's property that is affected by the accident.

“What sort of lawyer do I need?”

You will want an attorney who has succeeded with personal injury cases at trial, not merely settling out of court. You should also choose a firm with the personnel and financial resources to prosecute your case from beginning to end. A good firm has the ability to advance costs in order to hire the very best experts for your case, because the cost of litigation can range from tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands of dollars.

Most law firms have websites that show the types of cases they have handled. At a minimum, you will want to meet with each prospective firm to ask about their trial experience, their record of wins and losses, their ability to advance costs, and their experience in the particular area of medical negligence that your claim involves. The Markam Group has long experience in successfully pursuing personal injury claims, and we have both the resources to persist along with access to the right kinds of medical experts.

“How long will my case take to resolve?”

Most cases can be filed and brought to trial within two to three years or less, and very worthy claims are often settled much sooner, without trial. The wait for trial often depends on where your case is filed, as most courts are crowded with lawsuits. And, of course, complex cases take more time than simple ones.


For a free, professional evaluation of your case, please contact the experts at The Markam Group.

Phone: (509) 747-0902
Email: info@markamgrp.com