(1) Do I need a lawyer?

Answer:

We believe that every person who is injured in an automobile accident or on the job should talk with a lawyer before discussing the case with an insurance adjuster and especially before signing anything. By signing the wrong paperwork an injured person could give up valuable rights without receiving adequate compensation. Remember, once your case is settled it generally cannot be reopened, even if your medical bills increase and your condition gets worse.

Also, please keep in mind that the insurance adjuster does not work for you. He works for the person who injured you. His job is to settle the claim for as little money as possible. That's why you need a personal injury lawyer fighting for you. Lee and Smith represent injured people. We are on your side. We will negotiate with the insurance adjuster, on your behalf, in order to obtain a fair and adequate settlement for you.

(2) Can I afford a lawyer?

Answer:

We at Lee and Smith are certainly affordable. We never charge a legal fee to talk with us. If you wish to hire us to represent you, we have contingency fee arrangements available. There is no legal fee unless we obtain money for you.* You will not be asked to pay anything "up front" for our services. We will explain our contract of representation to you fully prior to your decision to hire Lee and Smith as your law firm.

(3) Who should I hire as my lawyer?

Answer:

Make sure you choose the right law firm for the type of case that you have. The law firm you hire does make a difference in the amount of money and quality of service that you receive.

We at Lee and Smith handle cases involving automobile accident, workers' compensation, social security disability claims and other personal injury cases. We are experienced in these areas. Both Michael R. Lee and Richard J. Smith are licensed in North and South Carolina and are members of the North and South Carolina Trial Lawyers Associations. For you convenience, we offer free home or hospital visits anywhere in North and South Carolina. Lee and Smith don't represent insurance companies. We fight for the rights of injured people.

If you would like to speak with a lawyer from the Law Offices of Lee and Smith, P.A., call 1-800-887-1965 for a free home, hospital or office visit.

*Percentage fees computed before deducting expenses. Costs may be excluded.