Choosing an Auto Accident Lawyer

    JERSEY CITY, NJ, March 29, 2012 /24-7PressRelease/ -- If you have been seriously hurt in an auto accident, you may be trying to decide whether you need a lawyer. And once you have decided that you do need a lawyer, how do you find the right one for you? Here are some pieces of advice that can help you find the right lawyer.

Look for Personal Recommendations

Do you know friends or family members who have gone through an auto accident lawsuit? If so, then ask them about their experience and whether they would recommend their lawyer. If they recommend their lawyer, add him or her to your list.

If you see your doctor for medical care after your car accident, ask them whether they know an auto accident lawyer that is good. If so, add them to the list. You can even ask emergency room doctors or nurses if they know a good lawyer. They have experience with many car accident victims and may also have had experience with lawyers, both good and bad. Add recommended lawyers to the list.

Go Online

Whether or not you got personal recommendations for lawyers, you should go online to fill out your list. An internet search will bring up many potential lawyers in your area. The advantage of looking at lawyers' websites is that they contain a great deal of information about the lawyers, including their training and case history. You will get to know whether they have experience with car accidents, whether they prioritize those cases or seem them as a sidelight. Also important is to determine whether a lawyer has trial experience, or prefers to settle cases out of court. You want to make sure you select a lawyer whose preferences match your own.

Don't forget to visit the website of lawyers on your recommended list and compare them to others you find. Make a three-tiered list according to the lawyers you think are best, second best, and okay for your case.

Schedule Consultations

Most auto accident lawyers offer free consultations or case evaluations, so it usually costs you nothing to talk to lawyers about your case. The main limitations are your time and ability to keep candidates straight. The tiered list can help you divide your list into manageable chunks so that you talk to fewer lawyers at once.

When you meet with a lawyer, talk to them about their experience. Ask them about how they plan to proceed in your case. Ask them about the damages they will seek and what they feel you are likely to get.

Evaluate lawyers not only for their skills, but also for their personality and trustworthiness. You are putting your future in the hands of this lawyer--do not work with any lawyer about whom you have serious reservations.

If you find you do not want to work with any of the lawyers on your first tier list, start contacting those on the second tier. If you do not find any that you like on your list, start the process over. You do not want to work with a lawyer in whom you do not feel full confidence. Be aware of the statutes of limitations. In New Jersey, the statute of limitations is about 2 years for lawsuits related injuries suffered in a car accident.

If you are looking for an auto accident lawyer in New Jersey, please visit the website of the Law Offices of Anthony Carbone, PC for more information.

Website: http://www.anthonycarbonepc.com

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