CONTENTS
Preface iii
1. Myths and Misconceptions 2
2. What Is a Personal Injury Case? 9
3. After the Accident: Avoiding
Common Mistakes 13
4. Insurance Company Tactics 19
5. Do You Need a Lawyer? 24
6. Choosing a Lawyer 26
7. How to Pay for Your Lawyer 33
8. Paying the Medical Bills 36
9. What Your Injury Lawyer Will Do 40
10. Damages and Losses 48
11. To Settle or Not to Settle 52
12. Uninsured Motorist Cases 55
13. The Costs of Your Case 58
14. Going to Court 60
15. Fair and Unfair Settlements 65
16. Changing Lawyers 70
17. Suing Doctors and Hospitals 74
18. Types of Medical Malpractice Injuries 77
19. Workplace Injuries and Workers'
Compensation 83
Appendix I Contingent Fee Agreement
(Sliding Scale) 86
Appendix II One-Third Contingent Fee
(Waiver Of Sliding Scale) 89
About the Authors and their Firm 99
