Finney Injury Law - February 2022

Celebrate Valentine’s Day With Your Little Sweethearts

Bake Valentine’s Day goodies together. What’s better than baking with your

Valentine’s Day isn’t just for adults. Let your kids know they are the most important loves in your life with these sweet, inexpensive ideas that the whole family can enjoy! Your children will remember these traditions for years to come. Make a special Valentine’s Day breakfast. Guess what? Pink pancakes, pink milk, and even pink eggs are a thing! With strawberry milk, food coloring and strawberries in the pancakes, and food coloring in the eggs, you’ll have an effortless and special breakfast for the little ones. Tip: Set the table the night before after the kids go to bed to make serving Valentine’s Day breakfast easier the next morning. Create Valentine’s Day cards for each kid. Tell your children all of your favorite things about them with their own personalized cards. There are so many ways you can get crafty with construction paper and glitter. Your kids are sure to love getting mommy-made or daddy-made one-of-a-kind valentines.

little ones? If you are short on time, you can

find premade dough, usually with a Valentine’s Day theme.

Or, you can try out your skills with heart-shaped cookie cutters and sprinkles. It can get messy, but it’s worth it!

Wrap up a small Valentine’s Day gift. Whether it’s a Valentine’s Day outfit, candy, a teddy bear, or a necklace, it doesn’t have to be big or costly! Your children will enjoy feeling the love, and they’ll be excited to get something new. Don’t forget to have fun with the wrapping! Most stores have Valentine’s Day gift bags and wrapping paper around this time of year.

Your baby valentines have stolen your heart — make sure they know it by spreading the love! Happy Valentine’s Day!

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW What’s the Deal With Contingency Fees?

In most areas of law, attorneys bill by the hour. Hourly rates are often very high, which puts legal representation out of reach for many people who need help. Personal injury law is quite different. The people we represent are typically not wealthy, and after their injury, they are frequently struggling with lost wages, medical bills, and other financial setbacks. They cannot afford thousands of dollars upfront or even on a payment plan. Enter contingency fees. Under this arrangement, the amount you pay your attorney is determined by the amount of the recovery (the total amount of money you receive from the settlement or judgment). If the attorney can secure a recovery, they will take a percentage-based fee. If, however, no recovery is procured, the attorney will not receive payment for their work on the case. (You will, however, still likely need to pay court costs and expenses related to recovering evidence.) The amount of your contingency fee will likely depend on several factors, including the attorney you choose and the complexity of your case. The riskier it is — meaning the less likely it is to result

in a recovery — the higher the contingency fee your attorney will likely charge. This structure allows attorneys to take more difficult cases than they would otherwise. When evaluating contingency fees, some clients experience sticker shock. Contingency fees may seem high, but like in many other areas of life, you tend to get what you pay for. An attorney charging a low contingency fee often also has a low success rate; they’re trying to lure clients who would otherwise choose someone more experienced. It’s also important to note the risk your attorney takes in accepting a case on a contingent basis — if they lose, they’ve done hours of work for free. Contingency fees allow us to help clients who would otherwise be least able to afford an attorney. Though the contingency fee is only one aspect you should consider, you should always understand its structure before hiring an attorney. We want our clients to feel comfortable and confident in their representation and its costs, so we will be glad to answer any questions you may have.

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