A serious car wreck can throw your life off course, leaving you struggling with mounting debts, excruciating health complications, and a host of other unexpected issues. Thankfully, you may be able to recover compensation for many of your losses by filing a personal injury claim. While you might be ready to hire an attorney to assist with your case, finding the right person for the job is often easier said than done.
Fortunately, most personal injury law firms will give you a chance to vet their services as part of a free consultation. In this article, we share a few questions you should ask during this first meeting that could help you determine whether someone has the qualities necessary to give your case the attention it deserves.
1. Have You Handled Similar Claims to Mine in the Past?
Personal injury is a vast area of the law covering everything from dog bites to car accidents to slip and falls. As such, many attorneys choose to focus on specific types of cases. For instance, it’s not uncommon to find lawyers who primarily handle motorcycle accident claims.
As such, it may be in your best interests to hire an attorney who has at least handled—and won—some similar cases to yours in the past. Not only are they more likely to have a strong grasp on the laws and statutes that might play a role in your case, but they might also be more familiar with the types of tactics used by insurers to undervalue or deny claims.
2. How Much Do You Charge for Your Services?
Before hiring someone to oversee your case, you should always find out more about their fee structure. Most personal injury attorneys work for a contingency-fee, i.e., you will only have to pay attorney’s fees if they win your claim. If your case is successful, they will usually take a percentage of the eventual award. This amount typically ranges from 20% to 40%.
3. What Challenges Do You See with My Case?
If an attorney convinces you that you won’t encounter any disputes or issues throughout proceedings, it may be time to look for representation elsewhere. There is no such thing as an open-and-shut case because claims adjusters have a strong incentive to dispute claims to reduce how much they have to pay out. As such, if your attorney is transparent about your case’s weaknesses and potential problems you might face in the weeks ahead, this is usually a good sign that they practice with integrity and are willing to find solutions to overcome challenges that might arise.
Discuss Your Situation with a Detroit Car Accident Attorney Today
If you were injured in a car wreck, turn to the attorneys at Seva Law Firm for guidance, advice, and representation. We can review your claim as part of a free consultation, giving you an opportunity to get the answers you need to make informed decisions about your case. Dial (248) 385-5704 or click through to our contact page HERE to request a case review with a Detroit car accident attorney.
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