How will treatment get paid for?

The at-fault driver's insurance pays for bills in one lump sum at the end of treatment. We help you utilize available coverage, i.e. medical payments coverage, health insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, and liens until the at-fault driver's insurance pays.

What is the fastest way to get property damage claims paid?

The at-fault driver's insurance is responsible for your property damage. It may be quicker to go through your insurance. Once the property damage is fixed and paid for, your insurance recovers the deductible from the at-fault carrier and reimburses you.

What is the timeline for my case?

Timeline for settlement varies on a case by case basis. The time frame depends on the duration of medical treatment.

What is the timeline for my case?

Once treatment is concluded and all medical records are collected, we send all of the pertinent information to the at-fault driver's insurance company and give them about 30-45 days to perform the claim evaluation.

What is the timeline for my case?

Depending on whether the insurance evaluation is fair or not also affects the case timeline. We will never rush you into settling your case. We want to make sure everything is included, including potential future treatment.

How does Lapham Law Firm get paid?

The initial consultation is always FREE. We get paid on a contingency fee basis. Once a settlement is obtained, we will take a percentage. If no settlement is recovered, we do not get paid.

What is my case worth?

Each case is unique and case worth is dependent on various factors, including, but not limited to, type of injury, the effect of your injury on you and your family, medical bills, duration of treatment, and the amount of insurance coverage available.

Who is Lapham Law Firm?

Lapham Law Firm, P.C. specializes in personal injury and accident law. We strive to make a positive difference in our clients' lives by safeguarding their legal rights.

What is a medical lien?

A contract between the patient and the doctor in which the doctor waits to get paid for his/her services out of the settlement.

Who can generate/approve a medical lien?

The doctor and the patient decide if they would like to proceed with a medical lien.

I hear lawyers use the word “subrogation” what exactly is that?

Subrogation is the right of the insurance company, pursuant to the contract, to recover money that they paid for a client's medical treatment out of the settlement.

How can a personal injury attorney help?

They help to manage insurance claims process, assess long-term effects of injuries, value damages, and offer legal guidance and knowledge to help you through this difficult time.

What is the difference between a lawsuit and an insurance claim?

An insurance claim is a demand to recover for loss you incurred with the other driver's insurance company/policy. A lawsuit is filed if you cannot come to a resolution to that insurance claim.

How long does it take to reach a settlement?

Your injury claim or “case" is based on the extent of your injuries. You do not want to proceed with an injury claim until you know the extent of the injuries. The timing for settlement will depend on how long treatment takes.

What legal fees does Lapham Law charge?

Fees are based on contingency, which means we are only paid when we recover damages for our client. There are no upfront costs to hire Lapham Law Firm as your attorney.

What is Wrongful death?

When someone dies because of the negligence of another person.

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5 Reasons You Need the Best Personal Injury Attorney

Lingows Admin • 18 January 2019

Why do you need an experienced trial attorney?

Why You Need An Experienced Personal Injury Attorney

1. Protect You

Insurance companies are businesses with shareholders and a bottom line. They make money by underpaying on your claim. Hiring an experienced personal injury attorney is the best way to ensure that you have an advocate that will protect your interests.

2. Save You Time

An experienced personal injury attorney works through the maze of paperwork necessary to resolve your claim while you concentrate on recovering from your injuries.

3. Maximize Your Recovery In Colorado

An automobile accident victim is entitled to collect damages to cover medical expenses, future medical expenses, wage loss, non-economic losses, and impairment. An experienced attorney will help you understand what your claim is worth and maximize your recovery.

4. Affordable

Contingency fee agreements allow injured victims to hire an experienced personal injury attorney without paying fees up front. Additionally, contingency fee agreements ensure the attorney will not be paid fees unless there is a recovery.

5. Statute of Limitations and Other Deadlines

Each state has different rules that govern personal injury claims. If you fail to pursue your claim within a certain time frame, you lose your right to recover for your injuries. An experienced personal injury attorney will identify the appropriate statute of limitations and other deadlines that apply to your case and preserve your right to recover.

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