How To Hire A Personal Injury Attorney

Top Questions To Ask:

• What are your areas of specialization?

• Is there a cost of the initial consultation?

• Have you handled cases like mine before? What was the outcome?

• Will you be the only attorney who works on the case? If not, who else will be involved?

• How long might it take for my case to be resolved?

• Are there things I can do to improve my case, or to help you?

• How will you keep me informed of the progress of my case?

Think about the last time you purchased a car. Chances are you didn't go to the yellow pages, choose a dealership at random, or buy the car from the first lot you visited. Many times however, this is exactly what people do when seeking legal counsel for decisions that will impact the rest of their lives. Much like purchasing a car or buying a home, finding a qualified attorney requires research.

Most firms will have clerks who do the research work, while a particular lawyer will be assigned for you. You must meet with your lawyer personally and not just through clerks. This will help you build a good relationship with your lawyer.

It is important to explain to your lawyer in detail about the situation and also provide all other personal details. Be comfortable enough to ask multiple questions and understand what procedures he is following for the case. Your lawyer will also keep you regularly updated on the proceedings, so that you don't have to call them regularly for updates.

Ask For A Projected Cost

Most lawyers work cases on a contingent fee basis. You will pay the attorney fees only if your lawyer wins. For the most part, contingent fees are 33 1/3 to 40 percent of the gross amount if you win. If you do not win, there is no fee to deal with. Most lawyers dispense with the costs at the first meeting rather than let it be an uncertainty. Ask initially, what their rate is and what their recovery of cost policy is. Some may charge a premium amount but it will certainly be worth the price in the end. A cheap lawyer will only lead to cheap results.

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