Consumer Protection

If you purchased goods or services for household use and believe that you were the victim of fraud or misrepresentation, you can make a complaint. The Office of Attorney General, Bureau of Consumer Protection investigates consumer complaints. You can do the Complaint online at their website (www.attorneygeneral.gov) However, if you suffered damages and wish to bring a legal case to recover those damages, you would need to pursue your own legal action. For an evaluation and consult, contact our firm. (610) 792-3304. Wolpert Schreiber P.C., Attorneys at Law.

Attorney Contingent Fee Agreements

If you are considering hiring a lawyer for a personal injury case, it is customary that there be a fee based on a "contingency" of recovery. You know, the common phrase you might have heard "no recovery no fee" or something similar. But, make sure you look at the details and ask questions. Often, lawyers will require you to advance the litigation costs during the case out of your own pocket. That is a tall task, especially when you are hurt and may be missing work. Or, some lawyers may have in their contingent fee agreement that you are responsible for the costs win or lose. You need to find out. If there is no recovery - will you any fees OR COSTS? Find out what percent the lawyer is charging in their contingent fee agreement. There is some truth to "you get what you pay for". There may be some cut-rate lawyers doing the case at a reduced percentage, but are they experienced? Is is a good deal if they got you a smaller settlement? What type of office do they have? Is it well-staffed? On the other hand, you want to be wary of firms who charge too high a percentage in their contingent fee agreement. Finally, you should ask if the attorney is fully insured. Lately, I have been very surprised to see that some lawyers claiming to handle personal injury cases do not maintain insurance coverage. This is a big red flag. you can look up Attorneys licensed in Pennsylvania on the PA Disciplinary Board's website. This will tell you if they have any violations and also whether they maintain insurance coverage. Reputable firms should not make you advance costs or owe costs if there is no recovery in your personal injury or car accident case. Whether you were injured in a car accident in Royersford on Route 422, rear-ended on Route 100 near Pottstown, fell on ice near Collegeville, or had an injury to your neck or back someone where else, carefully screen the lawyer you will hire. They should be willing to answer your questions and explain their fee agreement so that you fully understand it. David Schreiber Wolpert Schreiber P.C. 527 Main Street Royersford, PA 19468 (610) 792-3304