Who can I ask a legal question for free?
Who can I ask a legal question for free?
Ask a Lawyer allows you to get free answers from lawyers in your area for basic legal questions on a variety of topics, including family law, employment law, criminal law, and more.
Why are lawyer fees so high?
Most Lawyers are too busy being Lawyers (i.e working on their cases), they don’t have time for marketing and other promotional activities. Lawyers have to charge a high price for some of them because they themselves are charged a fee for filing.
How much do lawyers make on a settlement?
In the majority of cases, a personal injury lawyer will receive 33 percent (or one third) of any settlement or award. For example, if you receive a settlement offer of $30,000 from the at fault party’s insurance company, you will receive $20,000 and your lawyer will receive $10,000.
How long after settlement do I get my money?
How long does it take to get money from a settlement? On average, the typical settlement can take up to six weeks for processing. This is due to a number of factors and may vary from one case to another.
How long does it take to receive a settlement check from a class action lawsuit?
about six to nine months
What do I do with a large settlement check?
5 Smart Things To Do With Your Settlement Money
- Double-check the facts about tax. Before you finalize any settlement, it’s always best to get advice on tax.
- Consider hiring a financial advisor.
- Boost your savings. Ideally, every household should have a savings account with enough funds to cover at least six months of living expenses.
- Pay off debt.
- Invest.
Why would a lawyer call and not leave a message?
A call from one with no message is probably a wrong number if it is actually from a law firm. Anything serious and you will get a letter, another phone call with a message, or an in person visit. So, don’t worry about it. It’s most likely a spam phone call with a fake caller ID.
Should I keep calling my lawyer?
First and foremost, don’t call your lawyer all the time. The story of the “Little Boy Who Cried Wolf” should be your guide here. Only call when it is important, and only ask to speak directly to your lawyer when you have to. If his paralegal can answer your question, let her.
