3 Questions to Ask When Choosing a Personal Injury Lawyer
When looking for a personal injury lawyer, there are three major questions that should be asked. Without asking these questions, it’s almost impossible to know if the lawyer will be helpful.
Anyone who is looking for a lawyer needs someone who can actually help them win their case, so it’s crucial to ask the right questions and carefully select someone who is qualified for the case.
Do They Have The Resources?
It’s no secret that there are thousands of different lawyers to choose from. However, many of these lawyers advertise their service, but once hired, they end up not having enough resources to handle the case.
Despite what anyone says, personal injury cases can be quite complex, and without enough resources, they can be very hard to win. Some lawyers want nothing more than to help their clients win a case, but this desire becomes so strong that they take on cases and don’t have the resources to follow through.
Do They Have The Experience?
Here is another important question to ask. A lot of lawyers have read every single line of every personal injury law in existence. However, experience will almost always trump theory.
Some lawyers will have all of the technical credentials that you’re looking for, but if they have very little experience in the field, then they’re probably not as valuable as they would have you believe. To win a personal injury case, adequate experience is crucial.
Do They Have A Good Track Record?
A good track record is just as important as experience. Even if a lawyer has plenty of experience, it doesn’t mean anything if he or she has lost most of their personal injury cases.
A good track record isn’t even about how many cases the lawyer has won or lost. What really matters is how many clients the lawyer has been able to produce favorable results for.
A good track record will show that the lawyer has produced favorable results for most of the clients they’ve worked with. By asking these three simple questions, you’ll greatly increase the probability that you will find the lawyer who is perfect for your case.
If you are the victim of a personal injury do to the fault of others, contact Kelly & West Attorneys today for a free consultation.