(brisk instrumental music) – [Announcer] Two minutes of information, entertainment, and events. This is The Daily 2. – Hi, and welcome to The Daily 2. I'm Shannon Walshe. We're here today with
Montlick and Associates spokesperson Bill Levasseur. Bill, you've said in the
past that the firm's goal is to maximize the value of every case, and that a big part of that is finding other sources of compensation, sources that aren't typically
known to the average person. – That's right, Shannon. So many times, and especially
in very serious cases such as a wrongful death situation when the person loses a loved
one, Montlick attorneys find that there can be multiple claims, such as a claim against the
person who hit our client, a claim against the manufacturer
or seller of the vehicle, or other people or companies who share responsibility for the accident.
– In situations like that where
there's a lot of complexity and a lot at stake, what does the firm say to people who feel they can't
afford to hire an attorney? – The initial consultation is always free, and there is no cost and no obligation for having an experienced personal injury attorney
evaluate your situation. – And what happens after
the free consultation? – Montlick attorneys work
on a contingency fee, which means the injured
party pays nothing up front. In fact, you don't pay unless the firm recovers money for you.
– Are there any exceptions to that? – In Georgia, the state
bar requires attorneys tell people that no fee unless you win refers only to fees
charged by the attorney, and that there could be court costs or other additional
expenses of legal action. But at Montlick and Associates, the firm advances these additional costs on behalf of its clients and only gets reimbursed if and when money damages are recovered. In most cases, these
expenses that the firm pays are extremely small compared
to the financial benefits of having legal representation. And the attorneys always
go over the fee structure, so clients can make an informed
decision before proceeding.
– That's a great explanation. Thank you, Bill. For more information, visit montlick.com. (brick instrumental music).