Questions to Bring to a Consultation
A free consultation is a chance to understand your options. Here are some questions that can help, though you do not have to have any of them prepared.
Do we have a survival action, a wrongful death claim, or both?
Understanding which claims apply to your family's situation is a good starting point.
Who should bring each claim?
Ask who the right person is and whether an estate needs to be opened.
What are the deadlines?
Confirm the deadlines for each claim, since they can differ.
What might the estate recover?
Ask what the law allows in your situation, understanding no one can promise a result.
How do fees and costs work?
Confirm that the review is free and how the contingency arrangement works.
The deadlines and rules depend on your state
The steps above apply wherever you were hurt. Filing deadlines, fault rules, and limits on damages differ by state — pick yours for what applies to survival actions.
Not sure where you stand?
A quick, confidential review can tell you — about two minutes, no cost, no obligation.
This is general information, not legal advice. Every situation is different, and the law differs by state.