Seven Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Personal Injury Attorney

    MIAMI, FL, January 01, 2012 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Finding a personal injury attorney can be very difficult. There are a number of personal injury attorneys in every state, and you want to make sure you are hiring someone who will aggressively and successfully represent you during every part of your lawsuit.

Some people may have family members or friends who have had success with a personal injury attorney. This can make the selection process much easier. For the rest of us, however, finding a personal injury attorney means taking time to do research and the potential for several initial consultations. This is not a luxury you have when you are trying to recover from an injury, making knowing what to ask a great way to help speed the process of selecting a personal injury attorney.

Seven Questions to Ask Your Potential Personal Injury Attorney

- What is your area of specialization?

You want an attorney who focuses their practice on personal injury. In this way, you can rest assured that your attorney has kept up with trends, rulings, and all aspects of personal injury lawsuits

- How long have you been practicing personal injury law?

It takes about seven years for an attorney to gain enough experience to handle a personal injury lawsuit on their own. If your potential attorney has not been practicing for at least seven years, make sure they are a member of a law firm where senior attorneys oversee junior attorney's cases.

- How many personal injury cases have you handled?

Every injury case is unique. You want to make sure your potential attorney has handled hundreds of cases to ensure they have a range of experience under various circumstances.

- How many cases are you handling right now?

You want your attorney to have a lot of experience, but not such a heavy case load that they are unable to pay adequate attention to your lawsuit.

- Can you provide references from previous clients?

Some attorneys will provide testimony from previous clients on their website. If they do not, ask if you can contact previous clients. This will give you a good idea of how courteous, prompt, and effective your potential attorney really is.

- Will you handle my case personally?

You are hiring an attorney to protect your rights and fight for justice. You want to make sure your attorney will be dealing with all aspects of your case.

- How often do you settle out of court?

You want an aggressive personal injury attorney. If your attorney settles a bulk of their cases out of court, their devotion to winning you the largest settlement possible may be questionable.

Remember, the personal injury attorney you choose will play a large role in the success of your case. Asking these and any other questions you have during your initial consultation will help you make sure you are choosing the best attorney for your case.

If you live in or around Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, West Palm, or Ft. Myers, Florida and are looking for a dedicated, experienced personal injury attorney, please visit the website of the Cochran Firm South Florida for more information at http://www.cochranfirmsouthflorida.com.

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