Scott J. Corwin Personal Injury Law Blog

The basic types of coverage are liability, uninsured (and underinsured motorist), collision, comprehensive, medical payments (or PIP), roadside assistance (towing) and rental reimbursement. In order to have full coverage, you need all of these types of insurance. You should also try to get the highest limits for your liability, uninsured/underinsured and medical payments coverages that you can afford. Many insurance agents only recommend that you get the state mandated minimums. However, this is not enough coverage if you are involved in an accident with serious injuries.

Many people think that all auto insurance companies are the same. Nothing could be further from the truth. Check around and look not only for the best rates but for good service. Often you are trading service for lower premiums, so you get what you pay for.

Yes, you have the right to fire your current lawyer and hire a new lawyer. It is common practice that your new lawyer and old lawyer will share the eventual fee. The new lawyer will pay your old lawyer a portion of the fee for his or her services. If there is a dispute as to this amount, an arbitrator or judge will make the final decision. The bottom line is that you should not have to pay more than your agreed fee percentage. Feel free to contact our office and we will provide greater detail.

The time it takes to settle a personal injury case depends on the circumstances surrounding the case. The more complex the case the longer it may take to settle. Most cases are resolved within a few months to a year. However, some cases may take longer, especially if the claim is disputed by the defendant or his/her insurance company and lawsuit must be filed.

We have successfully represented thousands of people with a wide range of personal injury claims. Every claim is different. Feel free to contact our office for a free consultation.

If you hire us as your attorney, you will be a significant part of your case. We may ask you to help us gather information and documentation to support your case. You will need to keep us informed about your medical treatment and physical limitations. If we have to file a lawsuit for your case, you will need to participate in this process. We will help you every step of the way.

Personal injury and wrongful death cases are our only business. We do not attempt to handle divorces, wills, criminal cases, or any other type of case. When you do one thing all day, every day, for over eighteen years, you become very good at it. We have successfully resolved thousands of personal injury claims and recovered approximately 60,000,000 dollars on behalf of our clients since we opened our doors. We receive countless referrals from satisfied clients.

Absolutely! You may contact us by telephone, fax, or e-mail. Our telephones are answered 24 hours a day. If you have a personal injury or wrongful death case, we will schedule a consultation appointment that fits your schedule. We will attempt to schedule the meeting around your work and personal obligations so as to minimize the inconvenience to you.

Personal injury cases do not have to result in a lawsuit. We understand that lawsuits are not pleasant, and we strive to do all that we can to resolve your case short of filing a lawsuit. If a lawsuit is necessary, we will make the process as easy on you as possible, helping you every step of the way.

No. You decide if your case goes to court. Most personal injury cases are settled out of court.

Since a consultation is free, it won’t hurt to ask if we can help. Having worked with insurance companies on thousands of cases, we know that no matter how nice insurance adjusters may sound on the phone, they have one goal in mind above all others—to pay you as little as possible. They are trained to do this.

Insurance companies do not work for you. They are not trained, nor are they qualified, to explain your legal rights. They will not give you a fair assessment of... Read More