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4 Questions You Should Ask Your Personal Injury Attorney

Chip Gaskill • Jan 07, 2020
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Asking the right questions before choosing your personal injury attorney, can make all the difference in the outcome of your case. Even though you may be feeling stressed and overwhelmed after a serious injury, taking the time to carefully select a qualified lawyer can impact your financial and physical recovery significantly. Below are 4 questions you may want to consider asking your personal injury attorney before hiring them. If you don't like the answers, then you may want to keep looking.

Can You Tell Me About Your Specific Personal Injury Case Results?

Many personal injury attorneys claim to be the "best" or the "toughest", but this can only be substantiated by real results. Get details on verdicts, settlements, and the specific types of personal injury cases they have handled. Also, be sure to check out their online reviews. A qualified attorney will be happy to share this type of information with a potential client.

What Are Your Fees?

Don't make any assumptions when it comes to your personal injury legal fees. You will want to confirm and solidify in writing the fee structure for handling your case. Working on a contingency basis is preferable. This means that you do not pay any fees out of pocket unless you win your case. Your legal fees will be paid for from your settlement or verdict.  Make sure you know the exact percentage that the attorney will take from your recovery. 

Will I Be Able To Talk To You Directly?

No one is available 24 hours a day, but you want to ensure that your personal injury attorney is relatively accessible. When you are in the midst of a personal injury case, you don't want to be stuck with only being able to communicate through legal secretaries and voicemails. Direct communication is critical during this process. You should also specifically see what the lawyer's online reviews are saying when it comes to communication.

Have You Ever Handled an Injury Case Similar to Mine?

You should not simply assume that a personal injury attorney has experience with a claim like yours. Ask the attorney very directly about their level of experience with your type of case and their results. For example, if you are injured in a work accident, you may not want to choose a lawyer who has only handled car accident cases.

Choose The Best Attorney For Your Specific Injury Case

Choosing a personal injury attorney is a big decision with far-reaching consequences. It is imperative that you take the time to interview your potential options and choose a lawyer who is the best fit for your specific injury case. At York Gaskill, we have vast experience in a wide variety of personal injury claims. Call or email us directly to discuss your case. We are happy to answer all of your questions to help you determine the best way to move forward.
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