How do I know which lawyer to hire?
There are many good lawyers. Shop around. You want a lawyer with substantial experience. Consider not only the lawyer’s credentials, but how the lawyer answers your questions. Be wary of the lawyer who promises you the moon, because injury claims are always risky and there is no way of knowing in advance how much money will be received in any particular claim.
The ultimate factor in choosing a lawyer is trust. The best lawyers will take the time to talk with you in detail about your claim and answer your questions directly. If a lawyer tries to pressure you into signing up, be cautious. If a lawyer spends more time marketing his or her skills than answering your questions, you probably want to look elsewhere. But when you feel confident about a lawyer, and the lawyer is the type of person you would feel comfortable working with, you have probably found the right one. Trust your instincts.
Personal Injury Claims
- What is “negligence”
- How do I know if something that injured me was “negligence”?
- Should I talk with an insurance adjuster?
- When should I talk with a lawyer?
- How do I know which lawyer to hire?
- How much will the attorney fees be?
- Will there be costs in addition to what my attorney charges?
- Will I be given individual attention, or will I be just another file?
- Will my attorney work with my doctor?
- Will my case settle, or will I have to go to trial?
- How do we determine what a fair settlement is?
- How do I know my attorney will have the skill and experience to take my case to trial if we are not able to settle my case to my satisfaction?
- Will my medical bills be paid?
- What about the income I lose because of my injury?
- Can my lawyer loan me money to get by until my case settles?
- What if the person who caused the collision did not have insurance?
- How can I help my recovery from my injuries?