Common Misconceptions About Accident Lawsuits
Contrary to the often expressed belief that accident lawsuits are generally unwarranted, the attorneys at Pulvers, Pulvers, & Thompson LLP believe that without just accident lawsuits, serious injuries would go uncompensated, innocent people whose lives have already been turned upside down because of the injuries would continue to suffer, and no one would be held morally and financially accountable for their actions.
Some say an accident lawsuit is a “get rich quick” scheme. It is not. It is about helping people financially recover from serious injuries. We hear about frivolous lawsuits that have been filed, and tend to think that many suits are frivolous. Some attorneys may have done so. We do not. If you have been seriously injured, and your injury was someone else’s fault, that person should be made to fully compensate you for your damages. An accident lawsuit arises only when the person or entity which has injured you does not accept the responsibility for the action that caused you harm. There is nothing frivolous about that. We spare nothing to reach a maximum successful outcome.
Another misconception about accident lawsuits is that they provide a windfall for the attorneys. After all, the attorneys aren’t the ones who suffered the injury. In fact, NY accident lawsuits are generally taken on a contingency fee basis, which means that the lawyers do not get paid unless they obtain a recovery for their client. But even though they are not getting paid, the attorneys are still working hard on the case, sometimes for years before they see any fees. Taking an accident lawsuit from the first consultation to a full settlement or a trial verdict is a large undertaking, frequently requiring hundreds of hours of work. We do not know of any other profession that refuses to accept fees unless the practitioner is successful. If we accept your case it will be a contingent fee basis with a great likelihood of success. Yes, we have benefited enormously financially for ourselves as well as for clients. We have earned great sums over the years but always only when the client wins and almost always the clients are happy, if not thrilled, to have us receive some portion of the success for our recovery. Hugs, kisses, handshakes and letters of thanks are part of our reward. Join us.
