FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS real questions. Real answers.
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Can I still file a lawsuit if I was partially at fault for the accident?
It depends on the jurisdiction and the concept of comparative negligence. In some places, you can still recover damages even if you were partially at fault, but the amount may be reduced.
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How long does a personal injury lawsuit take?
The duration varies depending on factors such as the complexity of the case, negotiations, and court schedules. Some cases may be resolved in a few months, while others can take several years.
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Will my case go to trial?
Many personal injury cases are settled out of court through negotiations. However, if a fair settlement cannot be reached, your case may proceed to trial.
Real Results ReaL Justice
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Record-Setting$575Wrongful Death
Million Settlement*Hilliard Law attorneys represented numerous injury victims and the families of those killed in accidents caused by GM’s defective ignition switch and their concealment of safety defects.
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$310Wrongful Death
Million VerdictHilliard Law attorneys secured a $310 million verdict against “Funtime” Handelsgesellschaft M.G.H., the manufacturer of the defective Orlando FreeFall attraction at ICON Park, for the family of Tyre Sampson.
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$50Class Action
Million Settlement*Mr. Hilliard was the lead class counsel in Haese v. H&R Block, a class action lawsuit involving every Texan who received a rapid refund from H&R Block (approx. 300,000 plaintiffs). He assisted other class counsel in forcing H&R Block to disclose it received kickbacks for arranging loans between its tax preparation clients and predatory lenders.
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$50Wrongful Death
Million SettlementIn September 2021, Hilliard Law attorneys secured a $50 Million settlement for the family of a man who died in a commercial trucking accident.
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$33Work Injury
Million AwardWith the representation of Hilliard Law, two delivery drivers who were shot while completing a delivery were awarded $33 million through an arbitration panel.
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$33Traumatic Brain Injury
Million VerdictThe Hilliard Law trial team won a $33M product liability case against a golf-car company, involving a golf cart that tipped over on a child causing a severe traumatic brain injury.
It’s our mission to hold the powerful accountable for their wrongdoing. Reach out to our team immediately regarding your case to schedule a free attorney consultation today.
