Auto Accident Attorneys: Finding The Right Counsel For The Job
Facing the auto insurance companies can be an intimidating experience
, and the first thing you should do as soon as you are involved in an accident is contact an auto accident attorney. Never make concessions, assume responsibility, or agree to any kind of settlement before seeking legal counsel. Remember that you are dealing with professionals who are experienced getting the best outcome for them and their company and protect yourself because odds are you do not know your rights.When you go to hire an auto accident attorney, it is a good idea to sit down before you arrive at their office and write down some questions that you would like to ask them about their education, case history, and specialties. It is important to take some time selecting the right attorney because they have the potential to make or break your case, for obvious reasons. Here are some thing you might want to consider:
Are They Accepting Any case?A seasoned auto accident attorney with regular clients is not going to take on every opportunity to work that wanders in their office. The best are picky about which cases they work. If they jump to meet with you as soon as you call their office, it could be a sign that they don't have enough work. Most of the good ones will be struggling to squeeze you in.
Check Out TestimoniesAsk to see references or testimonies from past clients and find out how they felt about their services after the case was finished.
Are They Okay Answering Questions?If an attorney refuses or seems extremely reluctant to answer the questions you have prepared, than you need to beware. This may mean that it is not in their best interest to answer your questions and not taking your investment seriously.
ExperienceAsk obvious questions about how long they have been practicing and what type of law they typically practice. Of course, most lawyers will have already let you know if they handle auto accident cases before you even show up to their office, but find out if it is their specialty or if they are accepting any cases they can get.
SuccessOf course, you also want to know if their experience has been successful or not. You don't want to hand your case to someone who has plenty of experience as an auto accident attorney but no experience winning.
Who Represents You?Find out if they are going to personally represent you or if the case will be handed down to a subordinate. All the questions in the world won't decipher anything if they are not even the one working the case.
by: James Druman