Frequently Asked Questions

• Do I have to pay any money up front?
  
  No. In fact, you never pay our San Diego personal injury attorneys money out of your pocket. Our San Diego personal injury lawyers are compensated only if we obtain financial recovery for you.
  
  
• Do I still have a claim if my medical bills were paid by insurance?
  
  Yes. You are entitled to be compensated for your medical bills regardless of whether or not they have been paid by insurance. The same is true for lost wages. If you collect disability or sick leave due to your personal injury, you can collect these lost wages as part of your personal injury claim.
  
  
• How much is my case worth?
  
  Predicting the trial value of any personal injury case in San Diego is almost impossible. There are a number of factors that can affect the value of a San Diego personal injury case. While our San Diego personal injury lawyers can provide you with a general idea of the value of your case, we truly are unable to provide you with a definitive value. That being said, keep in mind that the more serious the injuries, the more value your case has.
  
  
• I was injured in an accident; how are my damages calculated?
  
  Damages in a personal injury case in San Diego consist of three primary categories: pain and suffering (almost always the largest component), medical bills and lost wages. Our expert San Diego accident attorneys can help you outline what exactly your damages entail.
  
  
• When should I hire a San Diego personal injury lawyer?
  
  In order to preserve evidence and protect your rights, it is important to contact a San Diego personal injury attorney as soon as possible. There are time-lines that need to be met pertaining to personal injury law. If these are missed, you may not be able to even file a claim. Additionally, the sooner you hire a San Diego accident lawyer, the more advantage you will have of successfully getting your claim paid. All too often personal injury victims wait a while before they hire an attorney. In so doing, oftentimes mistakes in building a successful case have been made. An expert San Diego personal injury lawyer will insure that your rights are protected and insure that legal requirements are met.

Should you have any other questions that are not answered here, please contact the San Diego Personal Injury Law Firm of Young and Wallin for a free initial consultation.