Tips To Help You Find The Right Injury Attorney
Brian O Sutter
Personal Injury
Far too often, people have a negative image of attorneys. Everything from the media to a history of encounters with them can give lawyers a bad image. But the reality is that lawyers can be your best friends in certain situations. And if you’re hurt in an accident of any kind, having a personal injury lawyer on your side is a must. A good personal injury attorney does much more than many realize. They will work to get you the compensation that you deserve so you are able to focus on physical healing instead of on things like worrying about where you’ll get money to pay a medical bill. They can maximize your potential compensation and help you get back on your feet financially after an injury.
Of course, not all lawyers are created equally. It’s important to find the right lawyer for your specific needs, and a few things can help with this. Here are some of the main things to keep in mind when you start looking for your personal injury attorney.
• Type Of Injury Focus – Not all attorneys can handle certain types of injuries. A trucking accident, for example, may involve more work than a basic pedestrian accident. A slip and fall accident that occurred in a theme park is completely different from a motorcycle accident or on the job accident. Make sure you find a lawyer that actually handles the kind of cases you’re facing.
• Track Record– What is the track record of the attorney? Do they have an online history? Reviews from past clients? Previous cases you can look at? You need results to get back on your feet, and looking at previous track records and case histories can help with this.
• Experience Level – Every lawyer has to start somewhere, but that doesn’t’ mean that you have to trust a lawyer who’s never handled a case. Instead, look for lawyers who have a long history of helping their clients. Experience really does matter, and you want to be sure that you have someone working for you who knows what they’re doing.
• Will They Go To Trial? – This one is easy to overlook because not all who are hurt even realize it’s a question to ask. Many personal injury cases will end with an out of court settlement. However, if the defense won’t agree to a fair settlement amount, you need an attorney that will go to trial to fight for you. Some lawyers don’t want to do this and may even try to convince you to accept a lower settlement to avoid it. Good lawyers will go to trial and stand up for you, fighting to get you an amount that is actually fair.
• Cost and Payment – Cost is always a question when it comes to attorneys. The best lawyers don’t charge you upfront or give you an hourly rate. Instead, they work on a contingency fee basis – they take a percentage of the settlement offer as payment. They only get paid if they win your case.
These are all important things to consider when you are hurt and looking for help. A good personal injury lawyer will have a profound impact on your ability to regain financial stability after an accident and move on. In the end, trust your gut instinct while keeping the points above in mind. You could be closer than you think to having a personal injury lawyer that works for you.
And if you need help after an accident, our team is here to help. With decades of experience and a record of going to trial and fighting for our clients, we stand up for the little guy and get you what you’re owed. Contact us today to find out more about how we can help you with your personal injury case.