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Wednesday, September 10, 2014

The Basics for When Looking for a Personal Injury Attorney

Let's face it: if you're in a situation where you're even thinking about needing to hire a personal injury attorney, then you're probably already pretty stressed out and frazzled.

We're not even talking about the lawyer part here -- we're talking about tons of bills (hospital, auto, missed days at work... the list just keeps going) and we're talking about the all-nighters you've been pulling (since it's not like your anxiety is going to let you sleep).

Basically we're saying that we know you're under a lot of pressure, and when you don't know what to look for in personal injury lawyers, finding the right lawyer can seem overwhelming.


If you happen to be in this exact situation, here are a few tips to keep in mind:


First, you want to make sure that you find a lawyer (or team of lawyers) with a lot of experience -- not just experience practicing law in general, but experience handling the type of case that you'll be filing. If you need to file a lawsuit due to doctor negligence that caused a birth injury, it doesn't make too much sense to turn to a lawyer who handles car accident cases.

Second, make sure that the lawyer you choose doesn't have any conflicts of interest. Usually, lawyers who defend victims in personal injury cases will not represent the defendants in personal injury cases, so it's important to keep in mind that you're looking for a specific type of personal injury lawyer and you want to find one who will best represent you in court.

Third, don't be afraid to ask around for references or look into past cases that lawyers have been involved in. Good personal injury lawyers will have plenty of positive references, and certain lawyers even allow potential clients to talk with their current clients to get an idea about what service to expect.

Remember, statistics are important, but they aren't everything. You should make sure that you feel comfortable with the lawyer you've chosen, and that you have confidence in his or her ability to accurately represent your case.

There are millions of people every year in the U.S. who suffer from personal injury violations, and there are thousands of practicing personal injury lawyers who handle these cases.