The time surrounding your auto accident can be a very scary and stressful time. It is vital to take the time to choose a personal injury attorney wisely. Because you want to make sure you are choosing an attorney who can best represent you, take your time in researching who you put your trust into.
Prior to your initial meeting with your list of potential personal injury attorneys, gather as much information as you can about your auto accident. The more information you have to offer your attorney, the better suited they are to succeed in your case. Gather any documents or evidence you might have such as police reports, insurance policies or medical bills.
When meeting with a potential personal injury attorney, here are some questions to take to help make your decision:
- Will I be comfortable with this attorney? Ask your friends and family for referrals and recommendations of personal injury attorneys they may have used in the past.
- Will they be comfortable with my case? Ask for their record of success in similar auto accident cases to yours. Clearly if they are showing a large number of successes, it shows they are experienced in handling a claim like yours.
- Ask for their experience in trying similar auto accident cases like yours as well. Unfortunately, depending on the severity of your case, it may need to go to trial. You want to make sure you are able to recoup a fair compensation for all of your damages and/or injuries.
- When hiring your personal injury attorney, it is vital that your understand the fee arrangement. Find out if your potential personal injury attorney charges a contingency fee or an hourly rate. If your attorney charges a contingency fee, he or she will receive a percentage of your settlement. In short, in order for your personal injury attorney to be paid, they must be successful in your case.
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