FAQ: What should I do if I’m injured at work?
If you are injured at work, call a lawyer. The first thing you should do after receiving your initial medical care is contact an experienced injury lawyer. They can advise you on your legal rights and discuss your possible case with you. If there is a case to pursue, the attorney can send out vital
Read MoreFAQ: What the heck is a “contingent fee”?
What Is A Contingent Fee? A contingent fee is a type of fee that is contingent on success (whether or not you win your case at trial or settle out of court) This means that if a personal injury lawyer is successful in getting you money on your case, they get paid their legal fees.
Read MoreFAQ: What is a “catastrophic injury”?
A catastrophic injury can come in many forms, but essentially is a term applied to any sort of injury that is incapacitation or life changing. This can be a head injury, a neck or back injury that requires surgery, or any other type of injury that simply alters the day to day life of the
Read MoreFall 2019 Funk Law Student Scholarship Winner
Funk & Associates is pleased to announce that the winner of the Fall 2019 Funk Law Student Scholarship is Kimberly Noe-Lehenbauer from the University of Oklahoma College of Law in Norman, OK. Her amazing essay describing her path to law school can be found below. I am a second-year student at the University of Oklahoma
Read MoreFAQ: How can I pay for my medical bills while the suit is pending?
There is a variety of ways to pay for your medical bills while a suit is pending. You can use your health insurance plan or you can pay them out of pocket. Sometimes, money is tight after a collision and clients do not have any money to pay their bills. If this is the case,
Read MoreFAQ: The person that caused my car wreck does not have insurance. What should I do?
If you are injured in a car wreck by a driver with no auto insurance, you have several options. First, you should contact a lawyer right away; they will be able to provide you with the best possible options, a few of them being, contacting your own insurance company to inquire whether or not you
Read MoreFAQ: What things should I not do after an accident?
After a car wreck, the things you don’t do are just as important as the things you should do. For example, you should call a lawyer as quick as possible, but, do not ever provide the other driver’s insurance with a recorded statement. These insurance adjusters are tricky, and they will try and trap you
Read MoreFAQ: Do I get a rental vehicle while my vehicle is being repaired?
If its being repaired at the expense of the at fault insurance company, then the answer is YES. You can always get a rental vehicle if you are willing to pay for it. If you want the insurance company to pay for it, while your vehicle is being repaired or replaced, then payment depends on
Read MoreFAQ: Who decides if my vehicle is repairable or “totaled”?
The insurance company who is liable for payment can decide that your vehicle is not worth repairing. If the cost of the labor and parts exceeds the market value of your vehicle, the company can declare it a “total loss” and pay you the market value. Market value is determined by the fair market value
Read MoreFAQ: Will the repair shop charge me for storage?
The insurance company of the person who caused the accident is responsible for reasonable towing and storage costs. If the vehicle is declared a total loss, the insurance company will pay to have it moved to a salvage or wrecking yard. If you do not grant the insurance company permission to relocate your vehicle, you
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