3 Things to Consider Before Hiring a Personal Injury Attorney
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If you’ve recently been injured through no fault of your own, you may be weighing the possible outcomes of hiring a personal injury attorney. In many cases of personal injury, an attorney can be a valuable and necessary asset who makes sure your rights are defended and that your needs are properly cared for.
But hiring a personal injury attorney is a big decision, and it needs to be approached with caution. Not only do you need to scrutinize your own motives and goals of acquiring legal representation, but you also need to understand what you can expect from that representation. Here are three key considerations to keep in mind before you hire a personal injury attorney.
1. What can be gained?
An injury doesn’t necessarily guarantee that you are owed anything. So, that’s a great reason to involve a lawyer. A lawyer can guide you on whether or not you have a good case. He or she will help determine not only if it wasn’t your fault, but if there’s another party who is to blame. Keep in mind that the extent of your injuries and the ensuing complications also matters—reparations are typically awarded in proportion to the extent of your injuries, so the more major the injury, the more payout potential there is.
2. Understand the full cost of an attorney.
Whether you live in New York, Los Angeles or somewhere in between, a personal injury attorney will charge you by the hour for his or her services, and this can add up quickly. It doesn’t mean it’s not worth it, but it’s good to know about costs involved before you begin your case. Most attorneys also charge for expenses they incur during the legal process. If your attorney hires someone else to perform certain duties or services for him, he will pay for it himself and charge you at the end of the process for all expenses incurred. Ask any prospective attorney what type of fees you should anticipate; a full understanding of the costs will help you when readying yourself for a legal battle.
3. If you’re looking for a quick fix, this isn’t it.
There seems to be a perception that personal injury cases mean easy money. This is simply not the case. These processes can take months or even years to work themselves out, and in the meantime you won’t have any idea how the lawsuit will end. Pursuing legal action is largely a waiting game, so be ready to wait out the resolution, and don’t lose hope! The wait will be worth it.
Not only could an attorney help you attain the justice and compensation you deserve, but the monetary reward could have a demonstrable effect on your quality of living. Personal injuries can have long-lasting complications and consequences for victims, and it’s unfair to expect those victims to resolve these problems on their own. This is where an attorney can make a world of difference—not only now, but well into the future.
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There seems to be a perception that personal injury cases mean easy money. This is simply not the case. Well said. Nice write
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Is there any small claim court for this type of injury in US?
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Nice Post Thanks !
Many people don’t call an atorney because they believe it will cost too much
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But a good lawyer will do it all for free !
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January 2, 2013 - 7:26 am
Hi Salma,
I too was thinking that it costs a lot. Thanks for providing useful info.
Personal injury is definitely not easy money. It might have been though if it wasn’t for the fact that it left me with chronic pain and a life full of Vicodin and Oxycontin.
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Yes, one has to think long and hard before hiring an attorney. This is a long process and there is no quick money. But, this option can come in handy if the injuries are extensive like you have mentioned. Thanks for the article!
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Referrals go a long way for me. A good attorney will have a good track record. Asking around may help too.
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Yes Andrew agree with you, a good attorney will have a good track record and will be a word of mouth so asking around will helps.
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December 30, 2012 - 5:02 pm
Hello Matt,
The best attorney I ever had is the one who talked with me first, without charging me a dime. Best wishes!
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The three keys you considered for hiring a personal injury attorney are the most important once and must keep in mind. Thanks for sharing.
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I completely agree with you Matt. The role of an expert lawyer in any kind of injury is very important as he/she is the one that helps in getting the right compensation from the liable party. The lawyer helps in calculating all the damages done, personal injury both physical and emotional. Mostly insurance companies try all the tactics to avoid paying any money and an expert lawyer help in recovering money from insurance companies. So it always helps if you hire an expert lawyer. However one should always weigh in all the fees and costs involved to gains one may achieve. Finally it takes a lot of patience as it takes significant time for personal injury cases to fructify.
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This is a very important post and can be useful to many people. My law office works on contingency and has offices all over the country. If anyone needs any advice I am more than willing to help
Choosing a lawyer is always an important decision. As a DUI lawyer in Denver, CO I can tell you that there a few things matter: industry recognition, experience, and past success. In addition, make sure any lawyer you hire is continuing to stay up to date on the latest trends in the law.
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Hi. First off, I really like they way you start your article. It rings about personal interest. The things you may possibly gain from an injury. Though I wouldn’t want one myself, you can never predict the future. It also really is necessary to check if you can afford the lawyer you are hiring as they come with a hefty price of their own.
I really like the way you started this article. It rings about personal gains. Though as much rewarding as it can be, I wouldn’t want any injury happening to me but we certainly can’t predict the future. I also agree with you on seeing to it that the lawyer you are hiring is someone who is with you on the same page in terms of payment. I would certainly consider this article a great help.
This is article speaks the truth and unfortunately a lawyer is likely needed in Personal Injury cases. You need to remember that insurances goal is to not pay you what they owe you. So, a lawyer will more often than not get you the maximum amount of money even accounting for the contingency fee.
Listen to this tip, it is the best one i can give you – be sure to have a lot of money. When i say a lot of money, i really mean a LOT of it, because it can get damn expensive in the end.