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Frequently Asked Questions

Business Litigation

What Should I Do If My Landlord Is Not Great?

What Is a Derivative Suit?

How Can a Lawyer Help with the Forfeiture of Property Process?

Class Action FAQs

What are the advantages of joining a class action lawsuit?

Does joining a class action lawsuit cost me anything?

What is the difference between opting in and opting out?

What can I win in a class action lawsuit?

What is a lead plaintiff/class representative in a class action?

What is the difference between class actions and mass torts?

What is a class action lawsuit?

What Are Some Examples of Big Class Action Lawsuits?

What is a multidistrict litigation (MDL)?

How do class action lawsuits get started?

Filing A Lawsuit

How much is my case worth?

Why does Morgan & Morgan work on a contingency-fee basis?

What is mediation?

What is the difference between a civil case and a criminal case?

What is the difference between a verdict and a settlement?

How long do I have to file a claim?

What is arbitration?

How Much Does Hiring a Lawyer Cost?

What does it mean to “file suit,” and why do we do it?

Fire and Burn Injury FAQs

How do you keep your home safe from fire?

Am I required to have essential fire safety equipment in my home?

As a tenant, can I file a burn injury lawsuit if my burn injuries were the result of my landlord’s negligence?

What are my options if a faulty product caused my burn injury?

How to Hire the Best Fire Injury Lawyers

How Much Does It Cost for a Fire Injury Lawyer?

What are my options if I sustain a burn injury at work?

General Questions

What Should I Use My Settlement Check For?

How long will this take?

What is our process like?

How much do we charge?

What Makes Morgan & Morgan Different From Everyone Else?

How to Have a Successful Relationship With Your Personal Injury Lawyer

Preguntas Generales

How are we different?

How Long Does a Personal Injury Case Take?

How Much Should I Ask for in a Lawsuit?

Is Morgan and Morgan Legit?

How Much Is a Good Settlement Agreement?

How Many Lawyers Work at Morgan & Morgan?

3 Reasons Why You Need a Big Law Firm to Take On a Big Company

Is Morgan & Morgan Just in Florida?

What Is the Difference Between Compensatory Damages and Punitive Damages?

Should I talk to a lawyer?

Insurance Disputes FAQs

How to Appeal a Car Insurance Claim Decision

How Should I Handle a Denied RV Insurance Claim?

What is a Sworn Statement in Proof of Loss and why is my insurer requesting one?

What is a recorded statement, and why is my insurer asking for one?

What is an Examination Under Oath (EUO) and why is my insurer requesting this from me?

What is a public adjuster, and what is their role in my case after I hire your firm?

What is an assignment of benefits, and should I sign it?

How to Collect PIP Insurance

What type of insurance disputes does Morgan & Morgan handle?

What is the difference between a first-party and a third-party claim?

Can I still file a claim if I haven’t made a payment on a new policy yet?

What is "bad faith" when it comes to insurance? What are common bad faith insurance practices?

What is maximum medical improvement?

What Should I Do if a Construction Company Damaged My Property?

What Is Bad Faith Insurance?

How Much Does It Cost to Replace Cast Iron Pipes?

How long does my insurance company have to pay my claim?

I think my insurance company underpaid my claim. What can I do?

Why was my insurance claim denied?

When can I file a first-party claim against my insurance provider?

Mass Tort FAQs

What Is a Mass Tort?

How Do Mass Torts Differ From Class Actions?

Why File a Mass Tort?

Why Morgan & Morgan?

Where Can I Find Support for My Mass Tort Case?

What Damages Are Available in Mass Torts?

Medical Malpractice FAQs

What is "informed consent"?

What is a Certificate of Merit?

If my insurance company covers part of my costs, will that affect the amount of the award I get if I win?

How to Hire the Best Medical Malpractice Lawyers

What Is Considered Cancer Damage?

What Should I Do if I Am Misdiagnosed With an Illness?

What Can I Expect From My Dental Negligence Lawsuit?

Can I lose my right to pursue a lawsuit if I didn’t follow a doctor’s instructions?

What is the Average Wrongful Death Settlement?

What is a medical malpractice case?

I signed a consent form prior to my procedure. Can I still recover damages in a medical malpractice claim?

Is a misdiagnosis considered medical malpractice?

Can I file a malpractice suit against someone who isn’t a doctor?

Mesothelioma FAQs

What are the symptoms of mesothelioma?

Who was at risk of inhaling asbestos?

Can I pursue compensation on behalf of a family member who was diagnosed with mesothelioma?

How Much Does a Mesothelioma Lawyer Cost?

What Are Some Asbestos Poisoning Symptoms?

How to Test for Mesothelioma

Who Is at Risk for Mesothelioma?

What is mesothelioma and how did I get it?

What legal options do I have if I was diagnosed with mesothelioma?

How can an attorney help if I was diagnosed with mesothelioma?

Is there still a risk of inhaling asbestos in the U.S. today?

Motor Vehicle Accidents FAQs

What information should I obtain from the other driver immediately following a car accident?

I’m in a “fault” state. What does that mean if I’m in an accident?

How long do I have to inform my insurance company that I was in a car accident?

What if I get into a car accident with someone who doesn’t have insurance?

What if I get into a car accident and I don’t have insurance?

How can an attorney help me after a car accident?

Is getting into an accident with a motorcycle the same as a car accident?

How to Find a Pedestrian Injury Lawyer

What Does "Diminished Value" Mean?

I’m in a “no-fault” state. What does that mean if I’m in an accident?

Is getting into an accident with a truck the same as a car accident?

What to Expect During Your Truck Accident Claim

When Should You Hire an Attorney After a Car Accident?

Nursing Home Abuse FAQs

What happens when a nursing home resident complains of neglect or abuse?

What is nursing home neglect?

What can I do if my loved one is being abused in a nursing home?

How much is my nursing home abuse lawsuit worth?

Can we settle a nursing home abuse case outside of court?

How do I remove a loved one from a negligent or abusive nursing home?

Who can file a lawsuit against a nursing home?

Overtime and Wages FAQs

What Should I Do if I Get Into a Fight at Work?

How to Determine Overtime Pay

How Should I Settle Work-Related Disputes?

What Is Chinese Overtime?

What can I do if I’ve been denied overtime?

Sometimes my employer makes me stay after clocking out to “finish the work I should have done during my shift.” Is this legal?

Can salaried employees receive overtime?

How do I know if I am an exempt or nonexempt employee?

How do I calculate my overtime pay rate?

What is the current minimum wage?

Are there any exceptions to the minimum wage law?

Why Isn't My Employer Paying Overtime?

I’m afraid that if I file an overtime lawsuit my employer will fire me. Do I have any protection against retaliation?

What Do I Do if I Witness Workplace Violence?

I often work 50 hours one week, then 30 hours the next. Yet, in my paycheck, I never see any time-and-a-half pay. Is this legal?

I have an assistant manager title, but I seem to have the same duties as a cashier or floor person. Am I being denied an honest paycheck?

How does minimum wage apply to tipped employees?

Personal Injury FAQs

What to Expect When Filing a Personal Injury Claim

What Is the Process for Hiring Your First Lawyer?

What Is a Personal Injury Lawyer?

What Is a Personal Injury Claim?

How Much Does a Personal Injury Case Pay?

Should I sign a release?

When Should I See a Personal Injury Lawyer?

What are compensatory damages?

When to Call a Lawyer: Hurt During the Holidays

What Do I Need to Know About the Hiring Process for Lawyers?

What is the Personal Injury Lawsuit Process?

What Is the Price for Severe Emotional Pain From a Personal Injury Incident?

Who Should I Call if I'm Hurt While Away From Home?

How Can I Find a Good Personal Injury Lawyer?

How Do I Find a Personal Injury Attorney?

How to Talk to a Personal Injury Lawyer

Do I Need a Lawyer After a Car Accident?

Should I Hire a Lawyer for a Minor Car Accident?

How to Get More Money From a Car Accident Settlement

How to Prepare for the First Meeting With a Personal Injury Lawyer

What Do I Do After I Win a Settlement?

Talk to a Personal Injury Lawyer

When Should I Call a Personal Injury Lawyer?

What Is the Best Use for My Settlement Checks Post-Accident?

What questions can I expect to be asked during a deposition?

What is negligence?

Can I still pursue compensation if I was partially at fault for my injuries?

What is a letter of protection used for?

How Much Does Personal Injury Insurance Cost?

How Much Is a Permanent Injury Worth?

How Much Will an Insurance Company Pay for Pain and Suffering Damages?

What Should I Look for in a Jet Ski Injury Lawyer?

Why Do I Need a Personal Injury Lawyer?

How Do I File a Personal Injury Claim Without a Lawyer?

What are punitive damages?

Product Liability FAQs

What Should I Do With the Defective Products in My House?

What Should I Do if My Hair Falls Out From Using a Defective Product?

Slip and Fall FAQs

What Are Some Examples of Common Slip and Fall Accidents in the Spring?

Slip and Fall Accidents: What to Watch Out for This Winter

Can I hold my landlord responsible for my slip and fall injury?

How can an attorney help with my slip and fall case?

What Are Some Examples of Obscure Premises Liability?

What Should I Do After Getting Hurt in Public?

How Should I Handle Getting Hurt in a Department Store?

What Should I Do After an Amusement Park Accident?

What Is the Settlement Process for Amusement Park Accidents?

What Qualifies as an Elevator Dispute?

What are the grounds for a slip and fall lawsuit?

Social Security Disability FAQs

How do I apply for Social Security disability benefits?

Can I receive workers’ compensation and Social Security disability benefits at the same time?

I am disabled, but I have money in a savings account. Should I wait until I’ve emptied this account before applying for Social Security disability benefits?

How much can I expect to receive after approval for Social Security disability benefits?

How long can I expect to wait until my Social Security benefits are approved?

I haven’t worked for years and have been staying home taking care of my children. Now that I am ill, can I file a claim for Social Security disability benefits?

Am I required to wait a certain amount of time before I’m allowed to file for Social Security disability benefits?

I was injured at work and am receiving workers’ compensation benefits. Should I file a Social Security disability benefits claim now or hold off until my workers’ compensation case is settled?

If my claim is approved, when will I receive benefits?

Can I receive Social Security disability benefits and still work?

What Are Some Common Reasons to Get Disability Benefits?

If my disability is not permanent, can I still qualify for Social Security disability benefits?

I was injured in a car accident, but I will be returning to work after recovering. Does it make sense to file for Social Security disability benefits?

Can mental illness be considered a disability?

Can I receive both Social Security Benefits and SSI?

I’ve filed an appeal for review. Will my benefits continue?

How long will my Social Security disability benefits last?

Do I need to have representation to win my disability case?

Workers' Compensation FAQs

How do I know if I’m covered under workers’ compensation?

What do I do if my claim is denied?

What is workers’ compensation insurance?

What should I do if I was injured at work?

Do I have to use the physician my employer chooses?

How long will I receive workers’ compensation benefits?

Are workers’ compensation benefits subject to tax?

Can I still receive workers’ compensation benefits if I return to work?

I’m scared my employer will retaliate if I file a workers’ compensation claim.

What Does a 5 Impairment Rating Mean?