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5 Questions You Should Ask Your Personal
Injury Attorney
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You were in a car accident and your car was totaled.
Find out if you should sue if you were rear-ended.
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Although you didn’t have serious injuries, you did have to go to
the hospital.
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You made the smart move
when you were released and
called a personal injury
attorney.
More details about when you should hire an attorney.
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But what questions do you need to ask to make sure he/she is right for you?
Learn more about the5 questions you should ask.
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Question 1- What is your area of specialty?
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You MUST find an attorney that is experienced at YOUR TYPE of personal injury cases.
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Question 2- How many cases like mine have you handled before?
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It’s not the time to take a chance on a beginner. You need to have experience on your side!
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The details of your case will decide what approach the attorney takes. Without
experience, your attorney will be guessing.
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Question 3- How do you charge for services?
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Usually personal injury attorneys work on a contingency basis.
• Means they get a percentage of whatever you agree to settle for or what the court awards.
• They get nothing if you don’t win.
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If case goes to trial, there can be additional fees:
• Expert witness fees
• Court and filing fees
• Travel expenses for lawyers and witnesses
• Administrative fees (transcription, copying, messenger and delivery costs)
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Question 4- Will you communicate with me regularly?
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Make sure you lawyer will be easy to reach and you won’t be dealing with his paralegal
after the initial meeting.
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A lot of money is at stake, and you
will need to communicate to
get justice.
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Make sure your
attorney is professional and will keep you informed
regularly.
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Question 5- If the insurance company refuses to settle, will YOU take my case to trial?
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Some attorneys encourage clients to
settle simply because they
are busy.
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You need to make sure your attorney is willing to go to trial if necessary.
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Your attorney will talk to the insurance company and see how much they are
willing to pay.
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If the insurance company makes a low offer and the damages are worth more, your attorney
should deny their offer.
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Your attorney knows what you
are willing to settle for and should know what the
company should pay.
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Suffering a personal injury can be scary and difficult.
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Hiring the right attorney will help guide you through the process, and recover the
compensation you deserve.
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Hurt.Lawyer can help you find a respected personal injury attorney in
your area!