What are my fees?

 A:  In most cases, including wrongful death and medical malpractice, fees are on a contingency basis. That is, if you do not receive compensation for your case, we do not charge a fee. If we do not recover, you do not pay. All initial consultations are free.

 Q: What are some other things I should consider when hiring an attorney?

 A:  You may want to consider the following things:

1. Does the firm have enough experienced support staff to assist the attorneys in preparing your case?

2. Do the attorneys in the firm work as a team, using as many attorneys as necessary on a particular case when the case demands it?

3. Does the firm retain specialized staff members such as nurses and private investigators to help in gathering and understanding the important facts of your case?

4. Has the firm handled other similar cases?

5. Does the firm have the technological and organizational resources to manage your case?

6. Do the people in the firm seem to care about you and your case?

 Q: Are there time limits on when I have to act? What time limits do I have?

 A: There are always time limits and deadlines in the law. This is not legal advice and the only way we can tell you accurately what your time limits are is to speak with you and learn about your case.  When you sue a federal, state or local government agency there are time limits on giving notice of the claim. This notice must be given before you file a lawsuit.  There is also always a deadline for actually filing a lawsuit, as well. This deadline is called a "statute of limitation". The deadline or statute of limitation, usually, begins to run from the date of the accident or incident.  This deadline can differ state by state.

You need to hire an attorney well BEFORE these deadlines expire. That is why we recommend that you CALL TOLL FREE TODAY: 1.800.347.0273.

Q: Do I need to hire an attorney right away?

 A: Serious injury, wrongful death, and medical malpractice cases can be very complex.  Serious cases require serious, top-notch lawyers who can conduct thorough investigations into all of the circumstances surrounding an accident or incident that results in serious injury or death.  It is often very important that the scene be preserved and the accident investigated before witnesses disappear or evidence becomes altered or destroyed.  At the Law Offices of Gary M. Shapiro, P.C., we have handled many serious cases and we understand the importance of quick action and thorough investigation. Our law firm has the financial resources, the relationship with experts, and the litigation know-how to ensure that the scene is preserved and the accident is investigated before it is too late.

 Q: Can’t any personal injury lawyer handle my serious injury or death case?

 A: To answer this question, let’s look at an accident involving a truck for example:  Trucking accidents require extensive investigation in order to prove legal liability and fault on the part of the truck driver and his employer.  Your attorneys should have extensive experience in complex truck accident litigation and should have a working knowledge of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs).  Litigating a serious truck accident case is also very expensive because many types of experts are required.  At the Law Offices of Gary M. Shapiro, P.C., we have the financial resources and the relationships with the best experts in the fields of trucking, reconstruction, engineering, and medical negligence to ensure that your case will not be lost because of lack of financial resources or experience on the attorney's part.

Q:  What is medical malpractice?

 A:  A doctor has a duty to give his patients proper medical care within a reasonable standard set by doctors within the same medical field.  This “standard of care” test is used to determine whether or not a doctor has committed medical malpractice by doing something he should not have done or failing to do something he should have.  In other words, the doctor may have committed malpractice if he or she failed to act as a reasonable and prudent health care provider would under similar circumstances.