Frequently Asked Questions

The following are some frequently asked questions we receive.

Q: Does Matthew Mazur, P.A. negotiate fee agreements with each client based upon their individual case?
A: Yes. Every case is different, as such, we believe that we need to be flexible on the fees we charge our clients. We are more than willing to meet with potential clients and discuss their specific situation and negotiate specific fee agreements to handle matters on their behalf. We accept credit cards and are willing to discuss payment plans and other payment options.

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Q: It was only a minor car accident, why do I need a Personal Counsel?
A: Any case can go bad quickly. If your insurance company and their appointed attorney do not act quickly when a case goes bad, your rights and interests can be put at risk. For example, a simple auto accident could become a major damages case, if the injured plaintiff was further injured by a medical provider while seeking care for the injuries he or she sustained in your simple auto accident. Under Florida law, you as the initial tort feasor are responsible for those injuries caused by that medical provider if the medical treatment being provided to the injured plaintiff naturally flows from the accident you caused. In a situation such as this, the insurance company and their appointed counsel may be talking about defenses to these injuries and not focusing on the fact that these injuries make a simple case into a case that the damages may exceed your insurance policy limits. In which case, you would be responsible for any verdict in excess of your policy limits.

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Q: As a physician in Florida, concerned about Amendment 8 (Three Strike Rule), should I retain Personal Counsel in my medical malpractice case?
A: Yes. When Amendment 8 (Article X, Section 20.) was approved by the citizens of Florida, the impact of a adverse verdict against physicians has become significant. An adverse verdict no longer just tarnishes your reputation, it can also result in you loosing the ability to practice medicine in Florida. If a physician is found liable for malpractice three (3) times during their career, their medical license will be revoked. As such, you need for Personal Counsel to ensure that your interests are being protected.

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Q: How do I know that I won't be billed for activities and work that are not necessary?
A: To provide our clients with peace of mind regarding our fees for Personal Counsel Services and associated costs, we request authorization from our clients before we undertake any activity on their behalf. We  provide the client with an estimate of legal fees associated with that activity and guarantee that our legal fees will not exceed that estimate. If the legal fees do exceed the estimate provided, then the client does not pay the fees incurred above above the estimate provided.  The extent of the services we provide is completely controlled by the client. We make recommendations and the client makes the final decisions.

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Q: Are costs and expenses included in the upfront retainer and hourly fees?
A: No.  All costs and expenses associated with our Personal Counsel Services are separate and apart from our legal fees. Costs and expenses, such as travel expenses, are billed to the client directly for payment with in ten (10) business days of receipt of our bill. Rest assured, if we have to travel for a client, we do not book first class tickets, stay at 5 star hotels, or rent high end cars, unless there is no other option. This typically only occurs when we are given short notice of out-of-state activities that a client wants us to attend. We understand these costs are being paid directly by our clients and as such, we do everything in our power to keep those costs reasonable. When we do travel for our clients we do not seek reimbursement for meals, as we would have to eat regardless.

Additional Questions

If you have any questions that are not answered here or anywhere else on our website contact us today by phone or email so that we can answer them for you.

 

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