Personal Injuries Suffered On Commercial Carriers

Have you suffered some type of injury while traveling on an airplane

, a bus, or a taxi? If so, be aware that one of the most important first steps after the accident is to contact a personal injury law firm in your area. The lawyers who specialize in personal injuries will normally consult with you at no cost and offer their opinion whether or not you have a good chance of winning an injury lawsuit.

To find a personal injury law firm in your city, simply visit the Yellow Pages of your phone book and there you will find countless advertisements for local attorneys who specialize in injury cases. It's best to first to pick out one of the more popular firms that you may have heard of either on TV or the radio. These firms are usually busier in the lawyers have more experience in dealing with these types of cases. They will be better able to tell you of your exact chances of winning.

In fact, if the lawyer thinks you have a weak case and there is little chance of winning, they simply will not take your case. The reason for this is that they do not require any retainers or advance payments by you. Instead, their entire compensation is based upon them winning the case and being awarded a settlement in the process. They usually take 30 to 60% of the proceeds of the settlement as their payment. Although you are out no out of pocket expenses, you will have to sign an agreement stating that this agreed-upon percentage will be paid in full at the time of settlement with the defendants.

Always check with your local Bar Association concerning the law firm of your choice before signing any agreements with their. If the law firm has significant amounts of litigation and grievances filed against them for the lawyers the employee it may be best to find another firm to handle your case. But be aware that all lawyers and law firms who have been in business for any length of time will have at least some grievances and complaints filed against them. That is just the nature of the law business. But there seems to be a pattern involved with an undue amount of grievances filed, check the status in the Bar Association's website of the other personal injury lawyers you could choose from.

Be sure and assemble as much information as you can concerning the accident including pictures and names and addresses of all the people involved that may be of assistance to you and your attorney in fighting for compensation. Also include all medical records filed after the accident. Consult and retain an attorney as quickly as possible after the injuries are sustained in order to have the best chance in winning the case.

by: Steve Weber

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