Accident Lawyer Personal Injury Claims Process 2

Question 1

What is a 'contingency fee' arrangement in personal injury law?

Accepted Answer

The attorney is paid only if the client wins or settles

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The attorney charges a flat fee regardless of outcome

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The client pays hourly for legal services

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The court assigns attorney fees to the losing party

Question 2

What is the purpose of a 'deposition' in a personal injury case?

Accepted Answer

To take sworn out-of-court testimony from witnesses

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To file the initial complaint with the court

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To present closing arguments to the jury

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To negotiate a settlement with the insurer

Question 3

What does 'subrogation' mean in personal injury cases?

Accepted Answer

An insurer's right to recover costs from the at-fault party after paying a claim

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The plaintiff substitutes a new attorney

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The defendant subrogates liability to a third party

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The court reduces the damages awarded

Question 4

What is an 'independent medical examination' (IME) in personal injury litigation?

Accepted Answer

A defense-requested medical exam to evaluate the plaintiff's injuries

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An exam ordered by the plaintiff's attorney to confirm injuries

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A court-ordered autopsy

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An examination performed by the treating physician only

Question 5

What is 'comparative negligence' in US personal injury law?

Accepted Answer

A system that reduces the plaintiff's damages based on their share of fault

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The defendant compares past negligence cases as a defense

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A rule that bars recovery if the plaintiff was at all at fault

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A method for comparing medical expenses to lost wages

Question 6

What does 'proximate cause' mean in a personal injury claim?

Accepted Answer

The legal cause directly linked to the plaintiff's injury

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The nearest hospital to the accident scene

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The approximate cost of medical treatment

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The first responder who arrived at the scene