Getting back on your feet after an accident is not easy. Apart from the trauma, you have medical bills and damages to pay. You need compensation for lost wages, medical expenses, and damages.
Hiring a personal injury lawyer to help you file a claim and get fair compensation is crucial. However, not all lawyers are up to the task, as some lack the experience and credibility to do the job. Here are some factors to consider when hiring a personal injury lawyer from us or any other firm.
The Types of Cases They Handle
While attorneys may have spent several years practicing law, they might still lack experience handling your case. You need to understand their level of expertise before you proceed. Make sure the attorney primarily practices personal injury cases.
Your attorney should have experience handling your personal injury case. For instance, if you’re filing a claim for medical malpractice, you don’t need an attorney who mainly handles car accident personal injury claims. Your attorney should have the skills, knowledge, and resources necessary to address the specific case.
Their Fee and Billing Policy
Most legal fees for personal injury cases are handled on a contingency basis. This means the attorney will take a percentage of the compensation if you win. They will not accept any money from you unless you get your compensation.
Most lawyers will take a percentage of your recovery after settling the case. The amount also depends on many variables, such as the complexity of your case and the expenses used in the process. Make sure you understand your fee plus any additional charges.
The Percentage of Cases Settled
You don’t always need to file a personal injury lawsuit to get compensation. Your lawyer should help you negotiate with the insurance company or help you reach an agreement with the parties involved. However, if the parties don’t reach an agreement, the case may go to trial.
You need to work with an attorney who can help you file a personal injury lawsuit and represent you in court. A good lawyer should have negotiation skills and be aggressive enough during a court trial. Make sure you get a lawyer with trial experience if you want to win the lawsuit.
Who Will Handle Your Case
When working with a law firm and not an individual lawyer, you need to know who’ll take your case. Some law firms may have different legal representatives handling certain parts of your case, depending on its complexity. Junior attorneys at law firms may handle the documents and legal work while the senior attorney oversees the process.
Make sure you’re comfortable with such arrangements before hiring.
Hire the Experts at Leader Law
The attorneys at Leader Law have all the negotiation skills to talk to the insurance company and the aggressiveness to fight for you should the case go to trial. We are committed to ensuring our clients get the right compensation for their personal injury cases.
Our experts are ready to review your case and offer you the best legal advice. We offer a free consultation for all personal injury cases in Nashville and in appropriate cases throughout the state.
Contact us today to talk to our experienced team.
