1. Does it cost anything to meet with you?
No. Initial consultations are free of charge.

2. Do I pay you to represent me?
There is no upfront payment to the firm. If we are successful in representing you, we will then take the firm’s fee- typically 1/3 of the settlement amount plus expenses. If we are not successful, there is no charge to you.

3. If I am injured, is there a time period in which I need to file a claim?
Delaware statute of limitations for personal injury cases require that you file a lawsuit within two years of the date of the injury with certain exceptions.

4. Is it hard to prove medical malpractice?
It will be necessary for you to prove that the medical care did not meet the standard of care and that resulted in proximate injury to you. We usually ask potential clients to come in and discuss what happened so that we can start the process of determining whether your medical provider did not meet the standard of care. Before a lawsuit can be filed, an Affidavit of Merit must be obtained from a certified expert.

5. An insurance company has told me not to hire a lawyer and that the insurance company will be fair in settling my claim. Is it in my interest to delay hiring a lawyer?
Over 30 years of experience has taught us that no insurance company settles a claim fairly or for full value unless a client is represented by an attorney. The insurance industry is in the business of making money. The less they pay in regard to every claim that is submitted the greater their profit at the end of the year.

6. Why can’t I just negotiate myself with the insurance company and save money?
You can negotiate yourself, but it is unlikely that you will maximize your overall recovery.

7. How bad do my injuries need to be in order to have an attorney represent me?
Any injury that has been caused by the negligence of someone else is worthy of a discussion.

8. Will my insurance rates go up after an accident? Will my insurance company drop me if I have an attorney that is trying to get the most benefit from my policy?
This is not a common result.

9. If you represent me, are we definitely going to sue someone?
It is always the client’s decision whether to negotiate or to file a lawsuit.

10. How do we get started?
You can call either our Wilmington office at 302-425-5700 or our Rehoboth Beach office at 302-227-7730 to set up an initial consultation at no cost to you. We look forward to meeting you and assisting you with an evaluation of your case.