Choosing an attorney for your personal injury case can be challenging. While you are recovering from an accident, the last thing you need to worry about is whether or not a lawyer may try to take advantage of you financially or how stressful a lawsuit will be. Knowing what questions to ask when choosing a Personal Injury Attorney can help you receive the care and compensation you deserve.
What will this cost me?
The Reason:
The rates and fees charged by law firms vary. It is important to know how a firm charges for its services. Some firms provide free consultations, while others charge for them. Some lawyers charge hourly rates, others a flat rate (meaning that the cost is fixed at the time of signing), or a percentage based on the outcome. Some attorneys charge even if the case is lost, while others charge only if it’s won.
The Benefit:
Finding out which firms are within your budget is a great starting point for future conversations. You can also get an idea of the ethos and values of the firm. We use contingency fees, where our clients do not pay anything unless we win the case because we believe everyone deserves access to quality counsel, regardless of their socioeconomic standing.
Are you familiar with similar cases?
The Reason:
It’s important to work with an attorney who is familiar with the specifics of your case. Personal injury cases can be classified into a variety of categories. For example, a lawyer who specializes in premises litigation and product negligence may not be best suited to handle an accident involving a towed truck.
The Benefit:
A lawyer who is familiar with the type of injury you have sustained will be able to navigate through the courts, medical professionals, and insurance companies involved in your case. This gives you an advantage when it comes to maximizing compensation.
Tell me about a similar case you handled.
The Reason:
This is a continuation of the last question. A lawyer may claim to be familiar with a case they haven’t handled, but that doesn’t mean they are. You can judge the attorney’s experience by asking for an example.
The Benefit:
Injury consequences vary depending on the individual. A lawyer with experience in handling specific injuries knows what to do. They may, for example, evaluate a car crash victim to determine if they have a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) because they recognize concussion symptoms that a less experienced attorney might miss.
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