If you’ve been looking around for a California personal injury firm then you may have run across the term “settlement mill.” This is a derogatory term that describes a specific type of personal injury law firm. In short, they give us all a bad name and we want to assure that you don’t fall into their traps. Here are a few ways you can tell the difference between an experienced office like Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas and a settlement mill.
Quality is the most important factor
The type of personal injury firm you want to work with is one that offers exceptional service, good communication, personalized treatment, and the best possible outcome. Unfortunately, a settlement mill focuses more on the quantity of work that they get instead of the quality of the work they give. Their entire business relies on getting as many cases as possible, settling each of them as quickly as possible – with as little work as possible – so they can make the maximum profit.
Beware of bait and switch tactics
In a settlement mill, you’re likely to see an impressive looking attorney the first time you meet with them and then never again. Generally, they have numerous paralegals who may be experienced but aren’t what you signed on for. When you work with Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas, you can count on attorney Vargas being involved in every step of your case.
Settlement mills make themselves known
You’ve likely seen commercials on TV, huge billboards, and entire buses wrapped in the face of a personal injury attorney. Once again, this is a tactic to get as many clients as possible. Our goal is to work with clients who have valid cases and to get the best possible outcome for them.
We are prepared to go to court if necessary
When you deal with a settlement mill, chances are they may have never even been inside a courtroom. They may have never actually filed a lawsuit. Their entire goal is to threaten companies or individuals and get a settlement as a result. They aren’t interested in holding anyone accountable and they’re not even interested in getting you the maximum settlement. They just want as much as possible for very little work.
Trust your gut
If you visit a personal injury attorney and you get a bad feeling then you should trust that feeling. If they seem to be willing to promise you anything to get you to sign, if they seem to be rushing the process, and if they don’t seem to be interested in the evidence you have or in the details of your case, then you’re likely right to feel there’s something off.
At Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas, we urge you to call us for your free case evaluation. Attorney Vargas is happy to provide testimonials and peer reviews. Our number one goal is getting the best possible outcome – even if that means taking your case to court. Call us today at 909-982-0707 for more information.
