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Unlike most attorneys that charge clients upfront, what is often called a retainer, the attorneys at MKP don’t charge you a dime unless and until they win your case. Our attorneys are paid on what is known as contingency fee, meaning they only get paid if they recover money for you. If we don’t win your case, you do not owe us any money for our services or time.  If we do win your case, then we receive a specific percentage of the gross amount we win for you.  Also, MKP offers 100% free consultations, so you can get experienced legal advice without ever paying anything out-of-pocket.

One of our primary jobs as your attorney is to do the legwork when it comes to the investigation side of the claim. Oftentimes injured parties are not able to get the other driver’s insurance and contact information, or the CHP or police report number. Our staff immediately investigates and obtains the evidence needed to support you claim and help win your case so that you can focus on healing from your injuries.

Our attorney’s knowledge of the law ensures that you recover all that you are entitled to after your accident. We also ensure that the proper paperwork is submitted on your behalf and that no deadlines are missed.

MKP’s knowledge and experience extends to dealing with insurance carriers who want to pay you as little as possible. Insurance companies will not pay what they owe without a fight and will not make you a fair settlement offer. Our attorneys know the value of your case and will negotiate on your behalf to ensure the value of your case is maximized. Let MKP’s team hold the insurance company accountable and ensure your car accident claim is handled fairly.

In California, only certain individuals can bring wrongful death claims on behalf of the deceased individual’s estate.  In California, a person can only recover for a wrongful death claim if are:

• The decedent’s spouse
• The decedent’s domestic partner
• The decedent’s children

Generally, if there is no surviving spouse, domestic partner or children then a deceased person’s parents or siblings Often times a “personal representative” is appointed to act on behalf of the estate (Per California Code of Civil Procedure §377.60). A “survival action” may be filed by the personal representative, and if none has been named, then by the deceased person’s “successor-in-interest.” (California Code of Civil Procedure §377.30). A survival action can only be brought if the victim did not die immediately, and allows for the decedent’s estate to recover punitive damages.

Dog bite attacks are always traumatic, so it can be hard to keep a level head about the steps that should be taken immediately after an attack. If possible, the most important things dog bite victims can do after an attack are:

1. Get the dog owner’s name and contact information
2. Call Animal Services to report the incident
3. Seek immediate medical attention
4. Take photos of the injuries

The most important thing to do after a dog attack is to get the dog owner’s name, contact information, and insurance information. If our attorneys cannot locate and speak with the dog owner to get vaccination records and insurance information, it becomes very difficult to recover money for the victims. Reporting the claim to Animal Services or Animal Control will document the incident and will likely include the dog owner’s information. One should always see a doctor after a dog bite to make sure you receive necessary medical attention and antibiotics.