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Frequently Asked Questions
What should I do if I am injured in an automobile accident?
How do I know if I have a case?
How long do I have to bring a legal action?
What fees and costs do I have to pay in a personal injury case?
What are the fees in a contract or business dispute?
What is litigation?
Q.What should I do if I am injured in an automobile accident?
A. Obtain all information on the other car while at the scene if possible (e.g.name, address, driver's license
number, vehicle license plate, insurance information). Locate and identify all witnesses. Do not admit fault.
Cooperate with the police. See a doctor or go to the hospital as soon as possible if necessary. Report the accident to your own insurance company. Do not talk to the other person's insurance company. Contact "Eli"
Castranova as soon as possible to protect your rights.
Q.How do I know if I have a case?
A. It is frequently difficult to determine if you have a case. It also takes expertise to assess the true value of your case. Contact "Eli" Castranova promptly to find out if you have a case and the value of your case. Insurance companies have attorneys and experts who are hired to devalue and destroy your case. You need competent and caring legal counsel on your side. Contact "Eli" Castranova.
Q.How long do I have to bring a legal action?
A. .It is important to contact an attorney as soon as you are injured. The time limit for filing a lawsuit depends on the type of case and the person or entity causing the injury. In a personal injury accident you usually have two years to file a lawsuit. The major exceptions are (1)When the other party is a public entity (e.g.the police, city, county, state, etc.), in such a case you must file a claim within six months and file a lawsuit within six months of rejection of the claim or rejection by law, and (2)When you are injured by a health care provider (e.g.doctor, hospital, dentist, nurse, convalescent home, etc.). In this case, you must file a lawsuit within one year of the injury in most instances. Since circumstances can differ dramatically, it is wisest to contact "Eli" Castranova as soon as possible to protect your rights.
Q.What fees and costs do I have to pay in a personal injury case?
A. In personal injury matters, you do not have to pay fees or costs until we recover money on your behalf. Until then, "Eli" Castranova will advance all costs. If there is no money recovered, you do not have to pay legal fees or costs. The usual fee is one-third of the recovery unless your case goes to trial or arbitration. Health Care Malpractice fees are governed by law.
Q.What are the fees in a contract or business dispute?
A. This depends on the complexity of the case and the amount of work required. In most cases, an initial payment for fees and costs is made. Services are billed by the hour. Additional retainer payments may be required. The fees charged by "Eli" Castranova are very reasonable and you will always get a detailed explanation. "Eli" Castranova is very successful in resolving contract and business disputes.
Q.What is litigation?
A. Litigation is the process by which cases are decided in a legal setting. Strictly speaking, once a lawsuit is filed, litigation begins. Litigation often involves complex issues and requires an attorney who can properly and competently prepare your case for trial or arbitration. While your case may be settled before trial, it is important that your attorney adequately prepares the case for trial if settlement is not achieved. Most attorneys are not experianced in going to trial. Insurance companies know those attorneys who do go to trial and those who do not. This means the difference in whether your case will settle for a fair amount and whether your case will be successful in trial if necessary. The insurance companies know that "Eli" Castranova has 27 years of experiance in litigation. Contact The Law Offices of Elia James Castranova promptly.
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