QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

– Frequently Asked Questions: Personal Injury –

A  Your personal injury case is comprised of two different kinds of damages: economic damages and non-economic damages.  Economic damages-often referred to as special damages-are the actual costs care (doctor visits, MRIs, treatments and specialty care), cost of future care, loss of earnings, and loss of earnings capacity.  Non-economic damages-often referred to as general damages-is the monetary value assigned to pain and suffering, loss of enjoyment of life,  and emotional distress.

Although economic damages are easily ascertainable because there is a definitive dollar amount associated to special damages, general damages are not nearly as clear.  General damages will be contingent upon the type and severity of injuries, medical diagnosis, severity of the vehicle collision, and need for future care.  Therefore, the answer to this question is different for every case.

At the Hagopian Law Firm, we know how the insurance companies evaluate the relationship between special and general damages.  We work with you to understand how the vehicle collision has impacted your life and make sure you get the recovery that you deserve.

AEven if liability is not contested, insurance companies are looking to resolve your case for as little as possible.  Soon after a vehicle collision, insurance companies are calling, often on a recorded line, to minimize your claim and close your file as soon as possible.   An experienced personal injury attorney can handle the aggressive insurance companies for you and ensure that your rights are preserved.

At the Hagopian La w Firm, our office stops the phone calls immediately.  We handle every part of your personal injury claim so you can focus on what is most important: recovering from your injuries.

A No, the Hagopian Law Firm does not take a fee for repairing your car.  We will work with the insurance companies to get your car fixed as a courtesy to you.

ANo.  The Hagopian Law Firm represents individuals involved in vehicle collisions on what is known as a contingent fee basis.  We do not charge a fee unless we are successful. If we are not successful in resolving your case favorably, you won’t owe us a dime.

AYes.  If you have suffered from a traumatic injury, ER and physicians bills can add up quickly.  Often times, the our office can establish relationships with your medical care providers and negotiate a deferred payment of your medical bills.  Your medical bills will be paid directly from the proceeds of your settlement to ensure that you have no out of pocket costs until your case settles.  Additionally, the Hagopian Law Firm has a network of doctors, specialists, surgeons and diagnostic imaging facilities to get you the care you need.  We can arrange for deferred payment for the following types of care:

• Head Injuries
• Neck Injuries
• Back Injuries
• Shoulder Injuries
• Hand and Wrist Injuries
• Knee and Leg Injuries
• Foot and Ankle Injuries
• Diagnostic MRI and CT Scans
• Pain Management

We work with your doctors to understand the nature of your injuries and need for future care.