To find out whether a lawyer is right for you, sit down with the lawyer to discuss your claim and possible ways of handling it. If possible bring copies of the police report, medical records, information on income loss and any correspondence with insurance companies. There is generally no charge for this initial consultation but be sure this is the case with the attorney you are meeting with. You should not have to pay a lawyer unless he can do you some good and you should not have to pay to find out if he can.
The following information should be useful in your decision making:
How long has the firm been in business?
Our firm was started in 1977
What percentage of the lawyer’s practice comes from personal injury cases?
95% of all our cases are personal injury
What percentage of the time do they represent the plaintiffs (the injured party) and what portion of their time do they represent the defendant (most often insurance companies)?
If they represent the insurance companies a lot they may think too closely to how the insurance company thinks and may not fight as hard for your claim. Our firm does not represent insurance companies and never will.
Will there be more than one attorney working on your case and what will their role be?
We will have a second attorney review your case to insure that nothing is missed. They will play a support role and you will always be in touch with your lead attorney.
If after you have talked to the attorney about your case and the questions above, and if you feel confident with their ideas and comfortable with your communications, then there is a good chance you have found a lawyer you can work with.
Put us to the test, give us a call and see if we meet your needs.
