Common Mistakes to Avoid When Hiring a Personal Injury Lawyer

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Common Mistakes to Avoid When Hiring a Personal Injury Lawyer

Most people don’t hire a lawyer every day. When they do need help with a legal problem, they may not know what to do about hiring a personal injury lawyer.

But walking into just any lawyer’s office isn’t a good idea, nor is trying to handle a personal injury claim on your own. Without a lawyer, you could lose thousands of dollars in needed compensation to take care of yourself, your family, and your recovery.

Hiring Personal Injury Lawyer

Understandably, the days after an accident are fraught with distress and anxiety, making it easy to hire the first lawyer you talk to about your claim. While it’s important to begin working with a personal injury lawyer as soon as possible, you need to take the time to make sure it’s the right one.

Use the free consultations to interview more than one lawyer to ensure getting the right one for you and your case. Whether it’s your first time dealing with an accident, or your fifth, we offer some lawyer hiring tips to make the process easier and more efficient.

Hiring A General Practice Or Inexperienced Lawyer For Your Claim

A non-specialist does a little bit of everything. If ever there is a time to make sure you hire the right lawyer, it’s after a car or other personal injury accident.

A lawyer who is inexperienced or handles other legal matters alongside personal injury may not be as familiar with personal injury as someone with time and experience in personal injury. Hiring a personal injury lawyer ensures that you work with someone who represents your best interests.

Don’t Choose Based Only On TV Or Online Ads

Law firms with the biggest ad spends aren’t necessarily your best options. Because they work on volume, they may be too quick to settle your case instead of taking it to court if the situation warrants doing so. You could lose thousands of dollars if the lawyer settles fast.

Whomever you decide to talk to about your case, and ultimately hire, it’s important to do your research, look for unbiased reviews online, and ask for recommendations from trusted sources.

Ask Relevant Questions About Their Experience

There are plenty of questions to ask, and not just about where they went to law school. How long have they been practicing law? How many personal injury cases have they handled? How much personal injury do they handle? Will they take your case to trial if necessary, or will they just settle your claim as best they can?

Make sure to inquire about:

  • The lawyer’s experience with cases like yours
  • Their track record of success
  • How they communicate with clients
  • Their fee structure, which is frequently a contingency fee arrangement

Plus anything else you don’t understand. Because hiring a personal injury lawyer is such an important decision, it’s vital to get clarity on these points upfront can prevent misunderstandings later.

Work With Someone You Feel Comfortable Discussing Your Case With

You will discuss a significant event in your life with this individual, and they will walk you through the process. If you don’t feel comfortable discussing your case with them, you won’t—and it can significantly impact the outcome.

The Love Law Firm Can Help With Your Personal Injury Case

We’ve been helping West Virginians for over 25 years with all types of personal injury cases, including auto accidents, slip and falls, and other accidents.

If you’ve been hurt in a personal injury accident and need help, contact us at The Love Law Firm, or call us at (304) 344 5683. Your consultation is free, and we only collect if we win your case.

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