5 Steps To Choosing Injury Lawyers
20 September 2015
How To Know When To Hire Injury Lawyers
Have you been in an accident lately, whether at work, in a vehicle accident, or otherwise? When you’ve been injured you may seek compensation for medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, etc. However, many insurance companies may take too long to pay you, or may try to get away with not paying you the full amount that you deserve. This can be a huge financial burden to you. If you want to ensure that you get the money you deserve, often, a personal injury lawyer may need to get involved. Today, we are going to look at a few steps to helping you choose injury lawyers that are best suited for your needs.
1. Know why you need a personal injury lawyer
Personal injury lawyers specialize in this type of law. If you have been injured due to negligence or otherwise, you will need a lawyer who knows how to handle that case. With injury lawyers you will have someone who is knowledgeable in negligence and other processes that go along with personal injuries. They should also have trial experience and negotiation experience. Whether you need a lawyer to guide you and give you advice, protect you from unfair treatment by big insurance companies, or negotiate fair compensation that you deserve, a personal injury lawyer can assist you with all of these processes.
2. Take a look into their background and experience
When you are ready to hire a personal injury lawyer, be sure to take a look into their background. A few examples of some good questions you may want to ask are:
- What is their experience?
- What do they specialize in?
- How many years have they been practicing?
- How many trials have they won?
- Do you they have a winning record?
3. Read their reviews – what is their reputation?
If you are interested in seeing their credibility, it’s good to see what other people have said about them, especially if you don’t know of any lawyers and researching online. If they have stellar reviews it’s always a good sign that they are trusted.
4. Prepare a list of questions to ask
Once you have chosen a lawyer, or a few candidates, draft a list of questions you may want to ask. This will help you be prepared and get the information you need to make a wise decision. There are many questions you may want to ask, but here are few good examples to get you started:
- What do you specialize in?
- What is the statute of limitation for my case?
- How long do you expect for my case to be resolved?
- How will you keep me informed throughout the process?
- Have you had cases like mine before? How were they resolved?
- How often do cases like mine go to trial?
- Do you think I have a good case?
5. Gather as much data as you can
Once you’re ready to speak with a personal injury lawyer, be sure to collect as much information about your case as possible. This includes any documents and facts that you have relating to your case such as medical documents, bills, arrest records, photos from the scene, witness statements, etc.
We hope that these tips come in helpful when you look for an attorney that you can trust and feel comfortable with.