FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Accidents

The attorneys at Funk & Associates have decades of experience with personal injury cases and speak with people who have been injured every day. Here are some of the questions (and answers) we hear most often:

• FAQ: I was just in a car wreck. Should I take pictures? (11/11/2019)
• FAQ: Can my health insurance provider file a lien against my case? (11/4/2019)
• FAQ: Do I get a rental vehicle while my vehicle is being repaired? (10/28/2019)
• FAQ: Who decides if my vehicle is repairable or “totaled”? (10/21/2019)
• FAQ: Will the repair shop charge me for storage? (10/14/2019)
• FAQ: What is GAP insurance? (10/7/2019)
• FAQ: What if my car is totaled but my car was financed? (9/30/2019)
• FAQ: Who decides where my car is repaired? (9/23/2019)
• FAQ: How long does this process take? (9/16/2019)
• FAQ: What is my case worth? (9/9/2019)
• FAQ: Do I have a personal injury case? (9/6/2019)
• FAQ: How much is a good settlement for a motorcycle accident? (9/3/2019)
• FAQ: Should you call a lawyer after a car accident? (8/26/2019)
• FAQ: How long does it take to get a personal injury settlement check? (8/19/2019)
• FAQ: How do I settle a personal injury claim without an attorney? (8/12/2019)
• FAQ: What happens if I’m partially at fault for the accident? (8/5/2019)
• FAQ: Will my personal injury case go to trial? (7/29/2019)
• FAQ: What should I do after a personal injury accident? (7/22/2019)
• FAQ: How do I find a good personal injury lawyer? (7/15/2019)
• FAQ: How long does it take to settle a wrongful death suit? (4/22/2019)
• FAQ: Can a family member sue for wrongful death? (4/15/2019)
• FAQ: How do you prove wrongful death? (4/11/2019)
• FAQ: How much is the average settlement for a car accident? (4/6/2019)
• FAQ: How long does it take to get a settlement from a car accident? (4/1/2019)
• FAQ: Can you sue for a concussion? (3/25/2019)
• FAQ: How do you calculate pain and suffering? (3/20/2019)
• FAQ: How much do insurance companies pay for pain and suffering? (3/15/2019)
• FAQ: How much compensation do you get for brain injury? (3/11/2019)
• FAQ: Is there a statute of limitations on a wrongful death suit? (3/4/2019)
• FAQ: Can you sue someone for causing a car accident? (2/27/2019)
• FAQ: How much can I get for pain and suffering from a car accident? (2/22/2019)
• FAQ: Can you fire a personal injury attorney? (2/18/2019)
• FAQ: Can a personal injury lawyer drop your case? (2/13/2019)
• FAQ: What percentage does a personal injury lawyer take? (2/8/2019)
• FAQ: What is considered to be personal injury? (11/29/2018)
• FAQ: Is there a time limit to claim for a car accident? (11/21/2018)
• FAQ: How long do you have to go to the hospital after a car accident? (11/15/2018)
• FAQ: Do I need a personal injury attorney? Should I get a lawyer after a car accident? Is it worth it to hire a lawyer? (11/9/2018)
• FAQ: Do I have a personal injury case? (11/5/2018)
• FAQ: How much does a personal injury lawyer charge? (10/30/2018)
• FAQ: What are the types of Compensatory Damages? (10/24/2018)
• FAQ: How much Compensation do you Get for Whiplash? (10/19/2018)
• FAQ: Can Someone Sue you for Getting Hurt on Your Property? (10/15/2018)
• FAQ: What is the Statute of Limitations on a Wrongful Death Suit? (10/9/2018)
• FAQ: How do You Calculate Pain and Suffering? (10/4/2018)
• FAQ: How much is my case worth? (10/1/2018)
• FAQ: What is the Average Settlement for a Personal Injury? (9/27/2018)

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We DO NOT get a fee unless you get a recovery. There is no fee for the consultation with our personal injury attorneys.  Our fee is based on a percentage of what we obtain for you. All of the expenses associated with your case, from investigation through trial, are advanced by us, and ONLY in the event of a recovery are CLIENT EXPENSES DEDUCTED FROM THE TOTAL RECOVERY.  If we are unsuccessful in obtaining a settlement/verdict, you DO NOT pay us any of the advanced expenses.  Client expenses are deducted from the total recovery.