Here are five important questions to help you choose a personal injury attorney.
1. Is this worth a lawsuit?
You should always ask this before hiring a lawyer. Be sure to base your case on a specific right, the fact that it has been violated, and that you wish to bring suit for damages against the group or individual who violated that right. After you have asked the question, the personal injury lawyer should research the fine points of your case. He will then be able to determine exactly what laws will apply.
2. Is my case worth filing?
Even if you have a case, if the odds are you will lose, it may not be worth doing. Often a person will decide to pursue a case no matter what the odds of winning may be. They just want to seek justice. Consider if it is worth all the stress it may cause. How much money you might lose? Is it worth the risk?
3. How much can I expect to win after the counter-claims have all been considered?
If you file a lawsuit to get compensation, expect to be countersued. Most respondents will react to a complaint by counter suing for compensation. That's just the way it works. If you don't have a strong case, it may not be worth trying to follow up with it.
4. How much can I expect to win in this case?
Perhaps you will win the lawsuit; however, it may be a small win. If that's the case, your time and effort will not be worth it. Lawsuits can take a lot of time and in the long run may not be worth the effort.
5. What are the attorney fees going to cost?
Aside from the acceptance fee, the personal injury lawyer will also be charging an attorney's fee. This fee is dependent upon the type of case you are presenting. Your lawyer may set a specific fee, or he may want a percentage of the settlement amount.
When you ask these five questions, understand that each personal injury attorney may have a different way of answering. Be sure you understand what those answers may mean for you. You can get a free consultation, so be sure that you talk to at least three different lawyers about your case. Once you have done this, pick the one you think best matches your situation.
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