subject: What To Consider When Selecting A Personal Injury Lawyer [print this page] If you think you have a good chance of winning a settlement in a personal injury lawsuit, you will need to find a good lawyer to represent you and present your case for you. There are some things you may want to consider when you are looking for the best in the business.
One of the most important things you will want to know before deciding on a lawyer is how many cases such as yours they have presented and won. Knowing their settlement success rate in this type of case is important because it will help assess your chances of winning with this particular representative. If there is no reputable record of representing the plaintiff in cases such as yours, and winning, you may want to look elsewhere.
When you interview or look online for attorneys who may be good for your case, ask if they belong to any type of personal injury lawyer group. There are both national and state groups that he or she may belong to.
When you have settled on a couple of possibilities, you will want to look into how reputable they are. You can do this by contacting the bar association in your state. They will be able to tell you whether who you are considering is reputable or not.
Always ask for references before you hire a lawyer. You can ask his office if they can provide references from other people he has represented so that you can see first-hand whether or not he will be a good choice for you and your cause.
Pay close attention to how you are treated by anyone who works for the law firm you are considering. If they treat you with anything less than professional courtesy and respect, you may want to look elsewhere.
Most often, it is better to look within your own state. That way you are more likely to end up being represented by someone who knows the laws in your state, and how the state system works.
Keep a written record of everyone you check out. Keep a good list of what you want to accomplish through this lawsuit, what damages you expect to receive, and any questions you want to ask a perspective representative. Don't hesitate to ask questions when you call the law offices of those you are considering.
by: Penelope Stone
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