How to select a personal injury attorney

While there are many factors that affect whether a client wins or loses a personal injury case, or affects the level of settlement, selecting the right personal injury attorney makes the biggest difference in winning the case. So how do you select a personal injury attorney who will get the best results and settlement for your case?

Most personal injury attorneys have free consultations. You, the client, should use the consultation not only for the attorney to evaluate your case, but also to interview the attorney and ensure your case receives the attention it deserves. The first indication of whether you and your case will receive the attorney’s undivided attention is how they treat you during the free consultation. Obviously, you should expect to discuss the case with an attorney, not a paralegal or other members of the attorney’s staff. After all, you’re not hiring a paralegal; you are hiring an attorney to understand your case, research the facts of the case, research the law, and win your case for you. You want to be able to speak to the attorney first-hand, not through intermediaries.

Once you meet with the attorney, describe your case and answer any questions the attorney may have. Next, you need to ask the following basic questions. The answers you get should determine how comfortable you are with the level of care the attorney will provide to you and your case:

1. Who will handle and investigate your case. Is that person an attorney or staff member?

2. If your case goes to trial, will the attorney be fully involved in the litigation or will they outsource to you without any involvement?

3. Will the attorney be your contact at the attorney’s office? If so, will you be available during office hours and after hours? Would you give him access to your direct phone, including your cell phone?

It is a fact that in the offices of some personal injury attorneys, clients come into contact with paralegals and other office personnel, but never with an attorney. If the attorney replies that their “competent” staff will give your case their full attention, get a clue. If the attorney is reluctant to give you his cell phone number to contact him every time you have a concern, get another lead.

Many of my clients have confided in me that the reason they did not select other attorneys before knocking on my door was because they were unable to speak with an attorney. They were able to speak to a paralegal or other staff, but not the attorney.

If you are unable to speak with a personal injury attorney during your consultation, or if you do not feel confident that your case will receive the personal injury attorney’s full attention, find another attorney. There are many good attorneys who are eager to give you and your case their full attention.

ramzy ladah

Las Vegas Personal Injury, LLC

http://www.ladahlaw.com