Steps To Find a Good Personal Injury Lawyer
Introduction ď‚— Personal injury occurs when you are hurt through someone else's
actions. The injury can be physical (like a car accident) or emotional (like slander or death of a loved one).[1]When you approach the court or the insurance company for a financial award to compensate you for your damages, you'll need a good personal injury lawyer on your side.
Steps To Find a Good Personal Injury Lawyer Understand the benefits of a qualified lawyer Identify your injury Assemble a list of potential lawyers Examine the attorney's online presence Make an appointment Evaluate the attorney's staff and resources Review the retainer agreement Ask for an original signed copy of the retainer and keep
it with your important documents
Understand the Benefits of a Qualified Lawyer ď‚— Personal injury is a specialized area of law. Even though an
attorney may be licensed to practice before the court, she may not have the knowledge of the complexities of personal injury law and how to apply them to your case for the best outcome.
Identify Your Injury ď‚— Even something as obvious as a car accident has several parts.
You were physically injured and your car was damaged, but there may be more layers. For example, you lost wages going to medical appointments, your home had to be remodeled to accommodate a wheelchair, you had to rent special equipment, or worse, you or a family member was left disabled and needing permanent care.
Assemble a List of Potential Lawyers ď‚— Pull together every scrap of paper you can find that relates to
your case. At this point, don't try to judge what is or isn't important. That's your lawyer's job.
Examine the Attorney's Online Presence ď‚— A law firm's virtual footprint can tell you a lot about how they do
business. From the attorney's website to their social media, you can get a lot of information to help you narrow your list down before you start conducting consultations about your case.
Make an Appointment ď‚— A personal injury attorney should offer a free initial consultation
to discuss your case, usually 30 to 45 minutes. Take your case journal so you will be prepared to give a broad overview of your situation.
Review the Retainer Agreement ď‚— The proposed agreement should be clearly written, complete,
and understandable. Ask any questions you have before you sign. To meet the ethical standards of the legal profession, the retainer agreement must contain certain information.
Ask for An Original Signed Copy of the Retainer ď‚— Make all agreed payments on time and cooperate with your
personal injury attorney during your case. Don't miss appointments and don't be impatient. You've done your homework and found the best attorney for you and your case.
Who I Am… Alexander Begum is personal injury lawyer who deals
with the physical, emotional and financial effects of a serious injury in Texas, United States.