Frequently Asked Questions

Each year thousands of individuals across the United States are seriously injured or killed due to a serious accident and negligence of another.  As far as the law is concerned, victims (and in some instances their families) have a right to receive compensation for their injuries as well as for their pain and suffering.   A personal injury claim is typically classified as an injury to an individual’s physical or emotional well-being, resulting from the negligence of another.  A personal injury claim can be the result of accidental wrongdoing, negligence, or strict liability.

• How Much Does it Cost to Hire a Personal Injury Lawyer?  
  Personal Injury lawyers handle personal injury claims on what is known as a “contingency basis.”  This means that if they do not recover any compensation for you, you will owe them nothing. The attorney fee is based on a percentage of what is recovered and is dependent on achieving a settlement or favorable judgment.  Note that some states do limit the amount a personal injury lawyer can receive, depending on the type of case.
  
  
• What is “Just and Fair Compensation?”
  Just and fair compensation is different in every personal injury case.  Generally, victims are entitled to compensation for pain and suffering, medical expenses, lost wages, property loss, and prospective future medical cost.  At the personal injury Law Firm of Young & Wallin, we will analyze your case and advise you as to what types of possible recovery you can expect.
  
• Should I Settle or Go to Trial?
  This is one of the hardest decisions to make when it comes to personal injury cases.  It should be noted that approximately 85% of personal injury cases are settled before they go to trial.  Deciding whether or not you should accept a settlement is a decision that should be made with careful consideration.  The personal injury attorneys at Young & Wallin can help you with this decision after a thorough examination of all of the details of your case.  Often the answer is based on what is being offered, the type of injuries you have sustained, and what your personal injuries are. 

If you have more questions or concerns about injuries you or a loved one has sustained due to the negligence of another, please contact the San Bernardino Law Firm of Young & Wallin today for a free consultation.