Choosing a personal injury lawyer is a very important decision. However, most people have never done it before, so how can you know you’re making the best choice? Before you meet with your potential personal injury lawyer, it is best to be prepared with a list of questions to ask. Some questions you might want to ask a personal injury lawyer include:
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General Questions
- How long have you been in practice?
- Do you actually try cases?
- What makes you different than another personal injury lawyer?
- How many personal injury claims have you handled?
- Would you handle my case personally or would it be passed to someone else in your firm?
- Do you keep my case or refer it out to someone else?
- How much of your work is for personal injury cases?
- Have any of the personal injury claims you’ve handled gone to trial?
- If any of those claims have gone to trial, how many were decided in favor of the person who was hurt?
- Why should I choose you to protect me?
- How do you charge?
Specific Questions
- Do you foresee any problems with my case?
- How long do you think this will take?
- When do we have to have completed my case? Is there a time limit? You need to be aware that THERE IS ALWAYS A TIME LIMIT. It just is going to vary depending on the facts and claims.
- How much is this going to cost me?
- What do you pay for vs. me?
- Where does that money come from?
Depending on your specific case, you may have other questions you’d like to ask. Be sure to make a list of these beforehand so that you won’t forget any when you meet with the lawyer.
This is your case, and you need to be comfortable with every aspect of how it’s handled. Not only is it important that you feel comfortable, but it’s critical that you are confident in the person who is defending you. If you have further questions on choosing a personal injury lawyer or would like to set up a time to meet with me, please contact me. I would be happy to give you the time you deserve and more information on how to proceed with your case.