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Understanding Your Case
At BAW, we know that being faced with a lawsuit and the
possibility of going to court can be a very stressful experience. That's
why we work together with you to ensure that you are kept informed about
the process every step of the way. Our team approach to working on your
case helps everyone involved to stay abreast of the latest developments
and status of your case throughout its duration. The following are several
frequently asked questions relating to the legal process, your rights
and how a case gets accepted and develops through resolution. If you have
any additional questions, please contact us by calling 1-619-687-2555.
How do I know I have a case?
What should I bring to our first meeting and what should
I expect?
How long will my case take to resolve?
How much will it cost?
What is the best way to set up an appointment with
BAW?
How do I know I have a case?
Our job is to work with you to assess whether you do
or don't have an actual case. By initially providing us with as many details
relating to your situation as possible, we will have a better chance of
evaluating whether or not you do have a case. If we determine that you
do have a case, we will provide the options available to resolve the case
and what the process will be. If we are not able to assist you and/or
determine that you do not have a legal case, we may refer you to an appropriate
agency or organization that may be better suited to handle your situation.
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What should I bring to our
first meeting and what should I expect?
Your relationship with your attorney is the same as
those relationships that you have with other professionals and needs to
be based on experience and mutual trust. The attorney-client relationship
is a personal relationship and one that requires an open line of communication
in order for everyone to meet our primary goal – resolving your legal
issue in the most effective and efficient manner possible. We use the
first meeting to get acquainted, and to determine:
- whether you actually do have a case and, if so,
- whether we are the best firm to assist you.
Bring with you everything you have related to your
issue including receipts, bills, police reports, medical reports, etc.
Additionally, it is best if you can spend a little time in advance of
our meeting, to write down a chronological history of events and important
dates involved in your situation as well as the key people involved. This
will allow us to more quickly review the nature of your case when we meet.
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How long will my case take
to resolve?
Once we determine the best course of action for handling
your case, you will be assigned a lead attorney and case team. This will
be the team that works with you and will be available throughout the case
process to answer questions and keep you informed as to the progress and
status of your case. Just like people, every case is different. There
is no way to determine the length of your case. Some cases must go through
an entire trial process, which can take from weeks to months, while others
can be settled out of court and require a much shorter timeframe. We will
estimate for you the anticipated timeframe once we determine the best
course of action and the process needed to reach the best result.
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How much will it cost?
Many of the cases we handle are contingency fee based.
This means our fee is determined by the outcome of your case. If we are
successful in obtaining a positive result in your case, our fee is based
on a percentage of the award.
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What is the best way
to set up an appointment with BAW?
You can either fill out our intake form
on-line or call us directly at 1-619-687-2555 to set up an appointment
time that works best for you.
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