Heyman Law Firm, PA

Personal injury cases are handled on a “contingent” fee basis under which the attorney’s fee is paid as a percentage of the settlement amount or jury verdict at the conclusion of your case. As established by the Florida Bar, the percentage amount is dependant upon whether the case is settled prior to or after a lawsuit is filed.



Prior to making the decision as to whether to file a lawsuit, Robert Heyman will discuss with you the relative merits of accepting the settlement amount offered by the insurance company versus filing suit and seeking additional damages at the higher contingent fee rate. While Robert Heyman will alway give you his informed opinion regarding how you should proceed, as the client, that decision will always be your to make.



The value of a claim is based upon a number of factors which include the following:



    * the evidence establishing liabilty of the parties involved

    * the extent of the insurance coverage maintained by the at fault party

    * the severity and permanent nature of the injuries sustained

    * past and future medical expenses

    * past and future wage losses

    * pain and suffering