RWLW - FAQ

Roberti, Wittenberg, Lauffer, & Wicker, Attorneys at Law

The Chancellor Building, 100 East Parrish Street, Suite 200, Durham, NC 27702

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1) Q: How much will my lawyers cost me?
A: All fees will be quoted clearly after the initial free consultation. In most cases, the fee agreement is in writing and signed by both the lawyer and client.

2) Q. Where is your office located?
A:
Downtown Durham, NC
100 East Parrish Street
Suite 200
Durham, NC 27701
One block from the court house.

3) Q: Will a lawyer reply to my email?
A: Yes, all emails will be reviewed by an attorney and an attorney will answer emails the following business day after receipt of the email.

Q: Will the law firm charge me to respond to my email or telephone call?
A: No.

Legal Terms Applying to Personal Injury Cases.

4) Q: What is the statute of limitations?
A: The period of time in which an individual must file suit. If suit is not filed within the time allowed, the defendant may ask the Court to dismiss the lawsuit as not being timely filed. No two states have the same rules and often the statute of limitations depends upon the legal theory of the lawsuit. Sometimes the issue is so complex that a Court must resolve it. It is important that an attorney file the lawsuit before the defendant can argue that the lawsuit is barred as untimely.

7) Q: What are damages?
A: 1) General damages: your pain and
suffering; mental and physical and your general disability; 2) Special damages: Lost earnings, medical bills and any other
out-of-pocket losses; 3) Punitive damages: additional money that can
be paid to the plaintiff to punish especially bad conduct of the defendant

8) Q: What is contributory negligence?
A: The defendant may allege that a plaintiff was negligent and contributed to his injuries due to his own negligence. In North Carolina, if a plaintiff and Defendant were both negligent, the plaintiff can be barred from recovery and may be awarded nothing. There are exceptions to this rule.

9) Q: Do the same rules apply to Social Security disability as to civil lawsuits?
A: No. It is important that you consult with an attorney regarding claims for
Social Security disability to learn the rules of the Social Security
Administration.