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Hiring A Personal Injury Lawyer : Advice From An Expert

If you’re on this page, it’s likely that you’ve been through a lot lately. You might feel like you don’t have the time to be selective about finding an attorney. Since personal injury attorneys are usually contacted following unpleasant, if not tragic, life circumstances, there is an understandable instinct to rush the process; To get it over with. This is a mistake. If you aren’t careful about who you choose, you might lose the case. Or worse, get paid less than you deserve. Here are some helpful questions to consider while searching for a personal injury lawyer.

What are their references? The issue of references is a tricky one in the legal profession, as contact details cannot be revealed due to attorney-client privilege. Ask your lawyer and see how they respond to this request. A good attorney will be able to point you towards public records that indicate their name as legal counsel, as well as the outcome of the case. These records are public.

Does the lawyer have social media presence? Many personal injury lawyers have not stepped into the social media space yet. Their trepidation is understandable; They’re busy people and just don’t have the time to play on Facebook all day. Yet the ones that own LinkedIn or Facebook profiles offer an interesting window into their performance. Chances are at least one of their Facebook friends or fans, or one of their LinkedIn connections, has used their services. Reach out to some of these people and see what their experience was. Just because they are part of their network does not mean they will give them favorable reviews as people often add a connection prior to becoming a client.

Are they registered with the local Bar association? This one seems obvious but you never know. We are not aware of any recent cases of personal injury lawyers operating without accreditation but it is always better to check.

Is it a large outfit or a small shop? Though it’s not fair to generalize, there is a general tendency amongst smaller offices to be more available and perhaps work a little bit harder to retain your patronage. But they are not equipped to go to bat on large or complicated cases such as pharmaceutical injuries, defective product cases, or any case really where there are a lot of complexities at stake. You have to make this determination yourself but keep in mind, no major lawsuits are won by solopreneurs- It requires a sophisticated team.

What’s their track record like? The law is considered an open record, and most court cases can be dug up at your local law library. Take a few hours out of your day to visit the law library or county registrar and do some old-fashioned research. See if there are any cases involving the lawyer you’re considering and note their results.

Do they have any hidden fees? No personal injury attorney should stuff their contract with fee contingencies. The name of the game is no-win, no-fee. In many states adding such clauses is illegal. Another factor to look at is how equitable the settlement share is. If they are taking too much from the settlement, you should consider other options.

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