The Ganim Law Firm

Q: What should I do if I have just had an accident?

A: Below we have listed 5 things you should do if you have just had an accident. The bottom line is that you should first, of course, get medical care. Your health comes first. Even if you do not have health insurance, go to a hospital and get checked up immediately. Second, you should follow the 5 TIPS we outline on our web page. Here they are again, but the bottom line is to CALL US TODAY AT (888) 90-GANIM FOR A FREE CONSULTATION:

1. Report the accident immediately. If it is a car accident, call the police. If it is an accident at a business or store, tell the manager or whomever works there, and get their full name and title.

2. Go get medical treatment immediately. Do not try to be your own doctor and think that it can wait. Go to an emergency room at a hospital if you have to.

3. Get the names and contact information of all of the witnesses to the accident and witnesses to how the scene looked right after it happened.

4a. TAKE PHOTOS THEN AND THERE! Take photos of the scene and of your injuries. Take these photos as soon after it happened as possible. Even if the store took photographs, you need to take photos, or have someone take photos, and right away. Take photos even if the store took photos; they are not required to give them to you.
4b. Take photos of your injuries right away and at different times; about once a week. The injuries will look different over time. Also, in the case of bruises they will fade over time but may be evidence of serious internal injury that you cannot see from the outside.

5. CALL US TODAY AT (888) 90-GANIM. We can help. We have experience in representing the victims.

Q: Should I negotiate with the insurance adjuster? Are they on my side?

A: No. The insurance adjuster is not on your side. He or she is trained to negotiate and they know the law. Also, they are removed from the situation and you are not. You are personally involved, and you need to take yourself out of it. Get professional help. Call us. If your case fits the type of case we take, we will represent you. If not, and if we are able to, we will help you get the lawyer you need.

Q: How much my case is worth?
No one over the phone can really tell you how much your case is worth. It depends on a whole set of factors. Generally, lawyers and the adjusters for the big companies evaluate a claim based on the liability, that is fault, and on damages. Liability is who and how much the company is at fault and how much you are at fault. The jury in court gets to compare the fault of the company and your fault.

Damages usually include compensation for:

• Medical expenses in the past and in the future
• Lost income in the past and in the future which is actually the loss of the ability to earn income
• Pain and suffering in the past and in the future
• Loss of the enjoyment of life in the past and in the future
• Scarring and disfigurement in the past and in the future
• Disability in the past and in the future
• Mental anguish in the past and in the future
• Loss of consortium: the loss of the companionship and affection of a spouse in the past and in the future.

Q: Why should we hire you?

A: You should hire any attorney only after you have looked at their background, education, and experience, and of course, their results. The Ganim Law Firm has a unique blend of experience, leadership, and results. They are recognized as one of the nation’s leading law firms. The Ganim Law Firm is a leader in the legal community, and has achieved outstanding results for his clients. You be the judge. Call us for a free consultation today: (888) 90-GANIM.

Q: How can I afford an attorney? How do you charge?

A: 1. FREE CONSULTATIONS: We offer free consultations about your case. Call us. We like to consider the circumstances of all possible cases and can present options to you to aid you in making the best decision possible.
2. NO OBLIGATION. When you call us about your case, you are not committed or obligated in any way. Of course, anything you tell us is strictly confidential even if you never hire us.
3. UPFRONT TERMS. This is how we charge. The full terms of all of this are in our fee agreement which we will give you a copy of and which we can explain to you.

Q: If I call you, are you going to charge me?

A: No. All consultations are free. Of course, everything you tell us is confidential even if you never hire us.

Q: What am I required to do for my claim or my lawsuit?

A: With every case, we have a game plan, a plan of action. First, we get as much information from you and your family as possible. We do this either with an in-office or an over the phone interview. We also require you do some homework of your own, as part of this you'll be given a checklist of things to do.

Next, we investigate. That may mean that we talk to witnesses, including you and your family and friends. That also may mean getting whatever reports are out there on the incident. We also take photos, or have them taken, of you and of the scene. Then, we get other records, such as bills and medical records. If necessary, we prepare a complaint to file in court. After that, in the lawsuit, we will send out what is called “discovery” to the other side. That consists of primarily “interrogatories” (written questions to be answered under oath), “requests to produce” (a request for documents and items), and “notices of deposition” (a notice to the other side that we are going to take the deposition of their representative.) A “notice of deposition” is a sworn statement where the witness in the presence of his or her attorney, and all of the attorneys on the case, a court reporter, and sometimes a video camera answers questions about the case, their involvement and knowledge.

You will be required also to participate in “discovery” as well. You will have to answer interrogatories, and provide documents, give a deposition, and go to a doctor hired by the insurance company.

Q: My medical bills are piling up; what do I do about those?

A: Generally, the company will not pay these, unless there is a settlement or a jury verdict. Unfortunately, you have to deal with them.

Q: How do I get started? What is the first step now?

A: Call us. We can evaluate your claim. If we do represent you, we will guide you through all of this. Call us today for a free consultation at (888) 90-GANIM.