Frequently Asked Questions
At Marrell J. McNeal, Attorney at Law, LLC , we strive to get to know all of our clients personally. We answer their questions and advise them about the progress of their cases at every step along the way. Below are some general questions about personal injury and accident cases. If you have a specific question or concern about your case, give us a call and we will gladly talk to you.
- Should I provide a statement to an insurance company without a lawyer's help?
- How much is my case worth?
- Will I have to go to trial to recover damages?
- Do your firm's successes mean you will win my case?
When experience counts, count on Marrell J. McNeal, Attorney at Law, LLC
From our offices in Auburn, our attorneys represent people who have personal injury or insurance claims throughout Alabama, including:
- Lee County (Auburn)
- Macon County (Tuskegee)
- Chambers County
If you need experienced legal representation, call 334-821-1596 or contact Marrell J. McNeal, Attorney at Law, LLC online to schedule an appointment today. Your initial consultation is free of charge.
Should I provide a statement to an insurance company without a lawyer's help?
It is in your best interests to provide only your contact information to an insurance company until you consult with a lawyer. Insurance companies — even your own — are in business to protect their interests, not yours. The more significant your injuries, the more imperative it becomes to seek legal counsel before providing any statement.
How much is my case worth?
Many factors determine how much compensation you may receive, including:
- The severity of your injuries
- Your past medical history
- Your education and work history
- Your family situation
- The amount of insurance coverage that the responsible person or company has
An experienced personal injury attorney can assess the potential value of your claim and advise you about reasonable settlement values. If your case is not settled, a court or jury will ultimately determine how much you receive.
Will I have to go to trial to recover damages?
About 95 percent of personal injury cases filed settle prior to trial. However, you may have to attend your own deposition, usually in a lawyer's office or a court reporter's office. You may also have to attend a mediation session to try to settle your case before trial. Your lawyer will always prepare and accompany you for any appearance connected with your case, in court or elsewhere. The decision to accept or reject a settlement offer is yours. Of course, if the case is settled at any point along the way, that will end your requirement to appear for any hearings or trial.
Do your firm's successes mean you will win my case?
Nothing is guaranteed in life or in litigation. To assure as best we can that the case will be successful for our client and the law firm, we investigate the case thoroughly before agreeing to proceed with it to claim and suit. We never, ever knowingly take so-called "frivolous" cases or "junk" cases. The case has to be solid and substantial if the client is to receive a financial recovery and the law firm is to be compensated for our expenditure of work and expenses we need to advance to prepare and prosecute the case. The bottom line is we do everything we can to make the case successful.
