7 Questions to Ask When Hiring a Personal Injury Lawyer 

If you find yourself in a situation where you need to file a personal injury lawsuit, you may wonder where to start. While no law requires you to have an attorney to handle this, it is highly recommended. 

Personal injury law can be complex. Also, if you have never dealt with the laws in this area, you may not get the compensation you deserve. That’s why hiring a professional, and experienced personal injury attorney from Fetterman Law is such a smart move. 7 Questions to Ask When Hiring a Personal Injury Lawyer

However, before diving in and hiring the first attorney, you see, be sure you ask the right questions (and plenty of them). Keep reading to learn what questions you should ask to find the right personal injury attorney for your case. 

1. What Are the Attorney’s Rates or Fees?

Any quality personal injury attorney will work on a contingency fee. This means that you don’t pay them anything unless your case is successful and you receive a settlement payment. 

If your case is successful, you pay the attorney a percentage of what you receive. The amount you pay depends on what you negotiate with your attorney. 

Sometimes, lawyers will charge other fees, too. Make sure you know all the fees you will have to pay before choosing an attorney for your case. 

2. Does the Attorney Have Experience with Similar Cases?

Today, personal injury cases are a desirable option in the legal industry. That’s because they tend to be less complex than other types of legal situations (in some cases). 

However, just because you see a nice advertisement or catchy slogan from a law firm doesn’t mean they can handle your case or situation. Make sure to ask the attorney or representative if they have prior experience handling a similar case. If so, be sure to ask about the outcome. 

Feel free to ask for more details about the attorney’s experience. Any reputable attorney will have no problem answering all the questions you have. 

3. How Much Time Can They Spend on Your Case?

A busy personal injury attorney means they are good at their job. However, you don’t want to find an attorney that is so busy that they don’t have time to focus on your case and help you recover a fair amount of compensation. Be sure to ask how much time they have to devote to your case before hiring them. 

4. Do They Think Your Case Will Have to Go to Trial?

There’s no way for an attorney to know for sure if your case will have to go to trial. But it is a good idea to be prepared either way. Also, the process of preparing a case to go to trial is extensive. You need to ensure the attorney you hire has real-world experience in the courtroom. 

While many personal injury cases settle outside of court, it’s good to know that your attorney is willing and ready to go to court if needed. 

5. How Soon Can They File Your Lawsuit?

Be sure to request dates and provide the attorney with a deadline. If you don’t do this, some lawyers will wait to file your case for as long as they can. They can charge you more by doing this, and the attorney can develop a log of work to keep them busy when times are slow. 

6. What Will You Have to Do During the Lawsuit Process?

If you hire an attorney, you may believe they will handle everything from that point on. This is not the case. You also have a role in your personal injury lawsuit. Be sure to find out what you will have to do and what is expected of you. This will help ensure that things run as smoothly as possible. 

Also, if you want to give your case the best chance possible of being successful, you should understand that your input and participation are required. 

7. What Is a Fair Settlement Amount?

There’s no way for an attorney to give you an exact amount that you can expect to receive. However, their experience should allow them to provide you with an estimate. Be sure to ask about this. You can also ask why the attorney thinks this amount is fair. Ensuring they are factoring in all the aspects of the case will help ensure that you get the compensation you deserve. 

Hire an Attorney for Help with Your Personal Injury Case

After considering the answers given for the seven questions above, you should have a pretty good idea of who you want to hire for your case. 

To make things simple, just call us. Our team at Fetterman Law is ready to help you recover the compensation you deserve. Reach out by calling (561) 845-2510 and schedule a free consultation