Questions to ask a personal injury laweyer

Questions to Ask a Personal Injury Lawyer First

6/16/2016

Attorney, questions, Tom Burcham Attorney at Law

If you will meet personal injury attorneys LA without doing your own homework, your meeting might prove to be a little intimidating. But always remember that all the attorneys are there to help you and to protect your rights as well as your interests. So just keep your head cool, say goodbye to any of your hesitation and conduct your own investigation before you decide upon hiring any specific LA personal injury attorney. There are few very important and imperative questions which should be asked to any lawyer who claims to be dealing with personal injury cases.

How many personal injury cases do you handle on an average?
Many of you might be thinking that what this question’s significance is. In fact, let me make it very clear that most of the lawyers who claim that they are handling personal injury cases are exactly not handling these cases by themselves and when any such cases arrives in their office, they refer it to some other lawyer. So whenever you get an appointment with your advocate, ask this question and make it clear that is he going to handle your case by himself or is he planning to refer it to someone else?

How strong my case is?
Any qualified and experienced legal professional will take a close look at your case, analyze it thoroughly and will let you know that how strong your case is. Is it worth filing a lawsuit against the offender? Will it bring appropriate amount of compensation for you.

How much approximate time will you take in resolving a case like mine?
Every personal injury lawyer in Los Angeles has got his own style of dealing with cases. Some of them work very fast while others work in a slow speed. However it is not necessary that those working fast will always prove to be better solicitors. In fact, holding out longer on a case indicates more chances of getting better and appropriate compensatory amount. But the second option works only when your legal professional works regularly on your case. That’s why you should know the approximate time that will be required for resolving your case.

Do you charge any sort of hidden costs other than your regular fee?
This question is also very important as everything about the payment’s terms and conditions need to be clarified before you hire injury lawyers in Los Angeles. Ask your advocates that what is their procedure of charging fee? If they are charging the payment on contingency basis the exact percentage should be known by you so that no issues arise later. In general, this contingency fee percentage is 33 percent and 50 percent.

149 Comments

Ernest London link

7/27/2017 03:54:08 pm

I like that you mentioned to ask a lawyer how many personal injury cases they handle. It makes sense that you would want t lawyer who has a lot of experience and specialization in personal injury law. That way, you know that you will be working with somebody who can help you win. I am looking for a lawyer who can help me get compensation for my accident. I will definitely keep this in mind.

Ridley link

6/26/2018 04:23:19 pm

You've got some great tips for finding a personal injury lawyer. I like how you said that they shouldn't charge any hidden fees. Dealing with fees like that is no fun, no matter who you're hiring.

Ellie Davis link

7/13/2018 10:23:06 pm

Thank you for suggesting that you should make sure and ask the lawyer how strong your case is. This seems like it could be very important especially when it comes to going to court. Hopefully, individuals that have been injured are able to do some research and find the right attorney to help them.

Ashley Maxwell link

7/17/2018 08:04:59 pm

Thanks for mentioning how a personal injury attorney should be very experienced with handling cases like your own. I also think it's nice that you said that they should work hard to getting you compensated. My father in law is considering hiring a personal injury attorney that is experienced in cases like his own specific one.

Millie Hue link

8/15/2018 01:06:19 am

Thanks for helping me understand that it is important to ask about the percentage if the attorney is paid on a contingency fee to avoid misunderstandings. I will share this with my sister because she plans to look for a lawyer who has this kind of payment mode since she lacks the budget. She just needs to file for a claim since they got into an accident this morning when there was a driver who drove while he was drunk which resulted in a collision. Thanks!

Mark Murphy link

8/16/2018 01:58:26 pm

I really appreciate your reminder that just because an attorney can work fast, that doesn't mean that they are the best choice. My wife is concerned that I am going to get myself hurt while on the job, and I know that she can get impatient at times. I will be sure to tell her that if I get injured, we shouldn't just go with the attorney that is the fastest!

Taylor Anderson link

8/21/2018 10:44:25 am

One of my acquaintances got hit by a car, so she may need an attorney to help her. Thanks for mentioning that she should ask the attorney how much experience they have, as it can help her find the best attorney for her needs. These tips will really help her out, so thank you or sharing this.

Kit Hannigan link

10/2/2018 01:13:44 am

I'm glad that you pointed out how a great personal injury lawyer can tell you if you have a strong case or the chances of receiving the right amount of compensation for all the damages. If I were to require a legal representative that specializes in these types of cases, I definitely want someone that can be honest with me up front. I would want to know from the get-go if the case is worth pursuing so that I can avoid wasting everybody's time.

Ken Hwan link

10/17/2018 12:27:06 pm

I really appreciate your tip to analyze your case and see if it will bring enough compensation for you to make it worth it. My wife really got into a minor car accident, and she told me that she has some small paints in her wrist. I will be sure to check the situation and see if it is worth bringing it to court!

Sariah Meagle link

10/23/2018 02:55:16 am

My dad was badly injured and the bills are piling up as well because my neighbor accidentally hit him with a soccer ball. It was suggested here that when consulting with a personal injury lawyer, he should ask on how long will it take to resolve the case. Moreover, it's recommended to hire an experienced personal injury lawyer for the best outcome.

Amy Winters link

10/24/2018 02:06:24 pm

I'm glad you pointed out that we should ask personal injury lawyers about the strength of our case pretty early in the process. My husband was recently injured in a slip and fall accident, so we've been looking for a personal injury lawyer to represent our claim. wasn't sure what questions to ask once we find one, so thanks for sharing these suggestions!

Sam Li link

10/31/2018 06:48:53 pm

I like what you said about lawyers taking a close look at your case to analyze it. I would say that hiring an attorney for any kind of legal matter is the best way to maintain objectivity in any kind of case. If I were to need an attorney, I would do some searching to find the best firm in my area.

Taylor Anderson link

11/2/2018 10:41:54 am

One of my coworkers got into a car accident a few weeks ago, and she was in a lot of pain. I like how you mentioned that if she chooses to hire a lawyer, she should ask how many personal injury cases they handle, as it will help her know if they are experienced. These tips could really help my coworker, so thanks for sharing them.

Rosie Beckett link

11/2/2018 01:22:07 pm

One of my friends was recently injured at work and she is trying to find a quality personal injury lawyer so that she can get the compensation she needs. You make a great point that one of the first things you should when looking for a lawyer is to find out how many similar cases in the past because this will show how much experience they have. Also, in my opinion, I think that my friend should ask potential lawyers about their track record with getting clients compensation because this will give her an idea of the odds of success with that specific lawyer.

Gillain Babcock link

11/8/2018 10:32:06 pm

My sister was badly injured when she accidentally slipped in the stairs last weekend, so, she decided to hire a personal injury lawyer to help her with the claims. It was explained here that it will be best to ask the lawyer on how the strong the case is and the time that will be needed to resolve the case. Moreover, it's recommended to hire an experienced personal injury lawyer for the best outcome.

Hannah Neilson link

11/16/2018 06:14:15 pm

I agree that you want to find a worker's comp lawyer that will analyze your case and let you know how strong it is. Finding someone who is honest with you would really help as well. My husband and I are looking for a worker's comp lawyer, so we'll have to check their qualifications first.

Gillian Babcock link

12/10/2018 12:33:42 am

My sister was badly injured after our neighbor accidentally hit him with a baseball bat and wanted to be properly compensated because the medical bills are piling up. It was explained here that a good personal injury lawyer can discuss on how strong his case is. Furthermore, it's recommended to hire an experienced personal injury lawyer for the best outcome.

Derek Dewitt link

12/11/2018 09:31:47 am

My brother was recently involved in a car accident, so he has been talking about hiring a lawyer due to injuries. I like your point about how a lawyer can take a closer look at the case and determine how strong it is. I'll definitely encourage him to meet with a few law firms so they can evaluate his claim first.

Kate Welling link

12/18/2018 04:11:08 pm

I'm glad that I found this case because my best friend got into a small car accident the other day, resulting in some injuries. It makes sense that a lawyer could look at your case and analyze it to see how strong the case is. I'll let my best friend know this information so she can start looking for a lawyer to help her out.

Bethany Birchridge link

12/20/2018 12:21:17 pm

Winter is here and that means that a lot more car accidents are going to happen. I got into a car accident the winter before last, so I'm a bit paranoid about it happening again. It was so helpful when you mentioned that I should ask a personal injury attorney about how long it would take to resolve a case like mine, as it will help me find the best lawyer for my needs. Thank you so much for all the tips on how to hire a personal injury attorney. I'll definitely keep them in mind in case I get into a car accident.

Kate Welling link

12/26/2018 03:17:37 pm

I just got in a fender bender last week. It wasn't super bad, but I have some whiplash and recurring headaches since. It makes sense that I would want to find a car accident attorney to help me with a case like this. I'll ask an attorney what is their procedure of charging a fee. It makes sense that we would want to know all of the fees when hiring someone like this!

Tom Burcham

12/26/2018 07:21:56 pm

Kate you are correct. Most Attorney's work on a contingency basis. This means you pay no fees up front. You only pay when they win for you.

Joy Butler link

12/27/2018 07:13:41 pm

I think that asking how strong your case is to a lawyer would be incredibly wise. I think if they say yes, then they can help you and you're on the right track. If they say no, then you know that this decision is very knowledge-based and you can carry on and probably save money in the long run by not filing a lawsuit. I will have to do that the next time I think about filing any sort of lawsuit.

Hazel Owens link

1/9/2019 05:35:12 pm

You make a good point to ask a lawyer how strong your case is before proceeding with the process. This will help save you money if you don't have a strong case but will also help strengthen it if you do have one. It would be good to have consultations with a few lawyers to find one that you can communicate with easily and will be honest with you.

Mike Lee link

1/11/2019 10:25:10 am

A friend of mine was has been thinking about hiring a personal injury lawyer and wants to pick a great one. I like the questions that you suggest asking during the free consultation. Next time I see my friend, I will make sure to recommend that he asks how strong his case is so that he will know if it is worth filing.

Hazel Owens link

1/14/2019 10:56:33 pm

You make a good point to ask a auto accident attorney what they think about your case and if it's strong or not before you go forward with filing it. This would be smart since it could help you get the appropriate amount of compensation to cover your injuries. It would also ensure that you file everything correctly since the lawyer would be able to help with the process which means you would get compensation sooner.

Caden Dahl link

1/17/2019 11:23:51 pm

Before hiring any personal injury lawyer, it would be a good idea to ask them some questions. Of the ones you have listed here, I do think that finding out how much time your case will take is a good one. Granted, not every case is the same but it would still be a good thing to ask!

Sariah Meagle link

2/4/2019 07:29:49 pm

Asking how strong my case is as you mentioned is something that I do need to ask a personal injury lawyer in order to know if I can claim my insurance or not. Since you also pointed out that I should inquire how many injury cases they handle at average, it could mean that it would be beneficial if they have more. If possible, it does make sense to ask if they have other hidden costs other than their regular fee as you said so that I can get a good approximate of their fees.

Ellie Davis link

2/13/2019 08:14:14 pm

I really like that you point out that you should make sure and ask your attorney about hidden fees. My husband was in a car accident and we are wanting to find an attorney to help with our case. I'll have to look into finding the best car accident attorney in my area.

Gary Puntman link

2/19/2019 03:50:12 pm

I agree that a good lawyer will be able to look at how strong your case is. They will be open and let you know if you have a claim, like you said. They will then be able to tell you which processes will be the most effective for the case.

Larry Weaver link

2/27/2019 01:08:09 pm

Thanks for mentioning how an attorney can look at your case, analyze it, and let you know how strong it is. My brother was injured in the head when a metal beam struck him at a social gathering. Because I think he might have a case, I'll suggest that he meet with a personal injury attorney to take a look as to what could be done.

Derek Dewitt link

2/28/2019 10:11:31 am

My brother was recently involved in car accident so he's been talking about hiring a lawyer. I like your point about asking how many cases they are currently handling. I'll suggest he ask about this so he can find someone with plenty of time to devote to his case.

Kate Welling link

3/13/2019 05:03:53 pm

It makes sense that we would want to ask what the approximate time that will be required for resolving the case is. I think that it would be nice to know a timeline, especially for legal matters like this! My sister just got in a car crash that hurt her back, so I will pass this information along to her so that she can look for an attorney to help.

Bree Ward link

3/15/2019 07:21:08 pm

I agree that lawyers are there to help and protect your right so it's you should not be intimidated during your first meeting. My friend is now looking for one because her arm was badly injured due to a building mishap in their office. The management won't take responsibility for the incident so she filed a case. I hope she finds a well-experienced lawyer to represent her soon. I advise her to be confident when she meets her lawyer of choice.

Silas Knight link

3/15/2019 08:28:02 pm

It's good to know how to hire a personal injury lawyer. I need to help my brother find one because he was in a car accident the other day. I'll be sure to find someone who can tell him how strong his case is, like you said. That'll be good to know.

Gerty Gift link

3/26/2019 10:37:59 am

I liked how you talked about knowing how strong the case is. My friend was talking to me about how they weren't sure if they should hire a lawyer since she wasn't sure how strong her case would be. I think that it wouldn't hurt to ask especially if the answer is that the case is very strong.

Silas Knight link

3/28/2019 03:49:25 pm

You've got great tips for hiring a personal injury lawyer. I like how you said that they shouldn't refer your case to someone else. We'll be sure to find someone like that for our car accident case.

Daphne Gilpin link

4/9/2019 03:22:56 pm

I like how you said that we should ask if the lawyer will be handling our case directly or if other people will be involved. My husband and I were in a car crash recently and want to find a good attorney to help us get compensation for our medical bills. I'm glad I read your article because now I know what questions to ask when we look for a lawyer.

Mike Lee link

4/10/2019 10:46:29 am

I have a friend that was in an accident and is thinking about hiring a personal injury lawyer. I think that it would be good to ask about the strength of your case. This would help you know how great your chances are of victory.

Hazel Owens link

4/16/2019 03:44:59 pm

That's good to know that you should ask a personal injury lawyer how they will handle your case since you may what someone who will take more time on your case while others may like the case to be closed quickly. Plus, you can ask the lawyer how they will communicate with you so you can make sure you get the amount of communication needed to be updated about your case.

Hazel Owens link

4/22/2019 04:04:47 pm

That's good to know that you should ask how strong your case is to see whether you should go forward with filing a lawsuit. This is smart to do since you want to make sure whether the money will be worth it and if you'll be compensated enough to counter the expenses. It would be good to go to a couple personal injury lawyers to get their opinions of your case so you can figure out which one is honest with you about your circumstances.

David Johnson link

4/26/2019 12:43:21 pm

This article taught me that it's important to look to see if it is worth filing a lawsuit against an offender and if it will bring appropriate compensation. Personally I feel like it would be important to go to an experienced professional as soon as possible to determine this, so you know if it is worth spending your time and effort on. In the future I'll have to look for experienced attorneys who can help me analyze personal injury claims.

Gerty Gift link

4/29/2019 12:42:24 pm

I liked how you said to pay attention to whether or not the attorney you speak to will be the one to handle your case or if it will be someone he refers it to. My friend has been a little confused about the process and what she can expect. I think that knowing this will really help her to make sure she finds an attorney that she jells with and work well with.

Angela Waterford link

5/9/2019 02:50:06 pm

I'm glad that you mentioned that I should ask the personal injury attorney I will hire on how many cases their services handle on average. I think asking them how strong my case is would give me a good idea if I should pursue the doctor for the negligence he did. Hopefully, they would also give me an approximate time on resolving my case so that I won't waste any more time to settle the incident.

Camille Devaux link

5/15/2019 03:20:01 pm

Knowing that you can get a personal injury attorney that will give all their time to the service is useful. My sister might like knowing this as she looks for a service. Having a legal counsel is a great idea.

Angela Waterford link

5/28/2019 11:38:09 am

I think I will ask a personal injury lawyer from a good law firm how strong my case is so that I'll have an idea if I should pursue the driver or not. Thanks for adding that I should ask how much approximate time it would take to resolve my case so that I'll know how much time I need to spend on this. Hopefully, they'll tell me about hidden costs as well so that I'll be aware of what I need to spend in order to avail of their services.

Gillian Babcock link

5/29/2019 04:18:00 am

My brother was badly injured while he was on his way home from his work. It was explained here that when talking to a lawyer, he should ask the approximate time they will take to resolve his case. Moreover, it's recommended to hire an experienced personal injury lawyer for the best outcome.

Katie Wilson link

5/29/2019 05:31:49 pm

Thanks for these tips on how to find a good worker's comp lawyer. It would make sense to check their experience first, as you suggest. My husband and I need a worker's comp lawyer, so we'll have to check their experience.

Angela Waterford link

5/30/2019 08:27:57 am

I suppose I should ask a personal injury attorney about hidden costs so that I'll be prepared financially. Thanks for adding that I should ask them how strong my case is in order for me to see if pursuing the man who injured my sister is worth our time. Maybe I would also ask how much approximate time it would take so that I can get an estimate on the expenses that I have to pay for the lawyer and for my sister's medical bills.

Kate Welling link

5/30/2019 01:02:47 pm

I never thought to ask how strong my case is. I'll be sure to ask this when I find a car accident attorney since I just got in a wreck. I need legal representation for this!

Angela Waterford link

6/13/2019 06:57:31 pm

I hope to hire a personal injury attorney who can handle my case. Thanks for reminding me that I should ask them how strong my case is as well. If I were to choose, I think I'll ask them about the hidden costs so I'll be aware of the fees I have to pay for.

Katie Wilson link

6/20/2019 07:40:23 pm

I really appreciate your tip on how to find a good lawyer. It would make sense to ask if they have handled similar cases before. My husband and I are looking for a worker's comp lawyer, so I'll have to check their past work.

Silas Knight link

6/29/2019 12:48:14 pm

You've got great tips for hiring a personal injury lawyer. I love how you said to ask how strong your case is. Hopefully, when we hire a pro, we have a strong case for our car accident.

Shayla Cademis link

7/2/2019 01:03:25 pm

Thanks for the suggestion to ask a potential lawyer for an approximation of how much time the case could take since they likely have experience with similar cases. My husband was recently injured after being bitten by a neighbor's dog. He sustained some fairly serious damage that resulted in fairly steep medical bills. Hopefully we can find a great personal injury lawyer in our area who can help us work through the case fairly quickly.

Katie Wilson link

7/16/2019 05:23:25 pm

Thanks for these tips on how to find an injury lawyer. It would make sense to ask how many cases they usually handle at a time. My husband and I are looking for a worker's comp lawyer, so we'll have to check their case load first.

Carly Mckeen link

7/17/2019 02:54:01 pm

Thank you for your great article on what to ask a personal injury lawyer when hiring them! My husband was injured and need an attorney. I will definitely keep all of your great tips and information in mind when hiring a suitable attorney for my husband's case.

Personal Injury Lawyer Coronado link

7/19/2019 12:23:51 am

This was great information! Before selecting a personal injury lawyer asking questions from the personal injury lawyer is an important step to choose the right lawyer for your case. A qualified and experienced lawyer understands your case very well and can handle it easily.

Callum Palmer link

7/23/2019 09:40:33 pm

All of the questions you listed here are good ones to ask. I'd for sure ask about the past experience of the lawyer. That way, I can be sure that the person I'm going to hire is qualified to do my case.

Skyler Williams link

7/25/2019 04:25:55 pm

Thank you for your tip to ask the attorney about the strength of a case before deciding to file a lawsuit. I was recently involved in an accident at work and fractured my wrist. I will make sure to ask any attorney that I meet with what the odds are of winning my case before I decide on who to hire.

Randy Chorvack link

7/26/2019 01:21:03 pm

I'm glad that they can let you know how strong your case is. There's a lot of uncertainty when you go to court, and knowing that much would be a great comfort. It's good to know where you stand.

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Ellie Davis link

11/14/2019 12:54:32 pm

I liked that you mentioned an experienced personal injury lawyer will be able to tell you if your case is strong enough to get the appropriate compensation for you. My husband's brother got injured at work, and we are looking for advice. I will let him know about the benefits of hiring an experienced personal injury lawyer to help his brother.

Tori Raddison link

12/23/2019 04:30:15 pm

I love how you said that they'd look at it and tell you how strong your case is. It's important to be prepared from the start so you're not disappointed or surprised. I'll make sure that's the first question I ask.

Oscar Morrison link

12/26/2019 01:15:00 pm

It's good to remember that one of the questions we should ask is whether our case seems strong enough to win. My friend and I were driving home from a camping trip when somebody ahead of us hit some ice and caused an accident that left us both with some moderate injuries. We'll want to make sure when we start hunting for a lawyer to help us that we find someone who's confident they can win our case.

Derek McDoogle link

1/6/2020 02:59:40 pm

I like how you explain that you should look for an attorney that can regularly work in your case. My cousin had an accident and since then, he hasn't received any compensation from his insurance. I will tell him to contact an accident attorney so that he can get better advice.

Ron Booker link

1/27/2020 05:31:19 pm

Thanks for the suggestion to ask a lawyer for an estimate of how long the case could take since they likely have experience with similar cases. A friend of my brothers got injured at work, and we are looking for advice to help him We will pass him the details so he can hire a lawyer that will help him with his case.

Eileen Benson link

2/4/2020 02:01:57 pm

Thanks for explaining that a good lawyer will be able to advise us about whether it's worth it to file a lawsuit. My sister's wrist was injured when she slipped and fell in a restaurant last weekend. I'll share your tips with her to help her prepare to consult with a personal injury lawyer about her case.

Sabrina Addams link

2/12/2020 09:42:40 am

I appreciated your suggestions to ask the attorney you're considering hiring if he or she will be working on the case themselves and if it's wise to file the lawsuit. My uncle just started working a fishing job in New Orleans, LA in January and injured his shoulder on the job. He might look to hire a maritime attorney in New Orleans, so I will give him these tips to help him find a good one.

kate hansen link

3/3/2020 04:02:42 pm

It's good to know that it is really important to ask them about what fees they have. My close friend was in a really bad car accident a couple of nights ago that caused her to injure her leg pretty badly and she wants to hire a lawyer to help her. I'll make sure to pass this information along to her so that she can know how to find a good personal injury attorney to help her.

Eli Mcmullen link

3/9/2020 11:34:43 am

Thanks for explaining how you should ask a lawyer about the strength of your case to determine if you will receive adequate compensation as a result. My wife recently damaged her neck when her car was rear-ended while picking our children up from school, and she would like to be compensated since we cannot afford medical bills until we get paid next month. We should consider hiring an attorney to help us with our case.

Charlotte Fleet link

3/13/2020 03:04:23 pm

I like that you mention that you should ask how strong your case is to determine whether or not it is worth filing a case. My husband's dad was injured in a slip and fall accident and doesn't know what to do. I think he should reach out to a personal injury attorney to help him know what he should do next.

Rebecca Gardner link

3/17/2020 02:52:41 pm

I like your suggestion to ask potential attorneys how strong our case is to make sure we know whether it'll be worth it to file a lawsuit. I've been wondering if I should file a lawsuit against the owner of the dog who gave me a nasty bite on my leg yesterday. Thanks for teaching me what questions I should ask as I discuss my situation with a personal injury attorney!

Wade Joel link

3/27/2020 04:07:58 pm

I liked that you mentioned a qualified personal injury lawyer will help you to understand how strong your case is. My wife's brother was injured at work, and we are looking for advice about how to help him. I will let her know about your recommendations to choose the right personal injury lawyer to help him.

Zoe Campos link

4/16/2020 07:06:10 pm

My older brother got attacked by his neighbor who was under the influence of drugs and is currently in the hospital. Since we're not planning to simply let it go, thank you for reminding us to clarify with our potential lawyer how long our case is going to last. We're hoping we can find an experienced personal injury lawyer who can help us receive the appropriate amount of compensation for what my brother had experienced.

Mike Sanders link

4/29/2020 12:56:28 pm

I like what you said about asking a lawyer how strong your case is. My sister has been telling me about how she got injured in a car accident the other day, and she wants to press charges. I'll share this information with her so that she can look into her options for attorneys who can help her with this.

Charlotte Fleet link

4/30/2020 06:00:18 pm

I like that you mention that you should consult with a personal injury attorney about how many cases they handle to make sure they can give your case properly. My husband was in a car accident and hasn't gotten over his injuries. I think we should look into finding a professional personal injury attorney for help.

Kristofer Van Wagner link

5/13/2020 12:53:23 am

Thank you for encouraging us to ask the prospective lawyer the average amount of personal injury cases they handle. It makes sense to want to know as it gives an idea of their experience and expertise. If I find myself in need of a personal injury attorney, I will heed your advice.

Alec Burns link

5/19/2020 01:13:42 pm

I appreciate that you point out that hiring an attorney can help you reach a better outcome with your personal injury claim. My sister got hurt at a golf course over the weekend, so I'm thinking about hiring a personal injury lawyer for her. I'm going to look for a reputable personal injury attorney in my area use.

Adam Golightly link

6/8/2020 05:10:14 pm

Thanks for your tips about how the case should be evaluated to see if it is worth filing a lawsuit and bring the right compensation. My sister was recently injured while she was out running with her neighbor who has a hard time cleaning up and she tripped over something and broke her ankle. She really wants to make sure that she has the money she needs to provide for her family because she won't be able to work while she is recovering and getting some help from a professional could be really useful.

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6/9/2020 01:49:38 am

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Franklin White link

6/15/2020 02:34:02 pm

Thanks for explaining that some lawyers will pass off a personal injury case to another lawyer. I don't like this because I want to work hands-on with the lawyer who will handle my case. I'll make sure to ask about this specifically if I ever need to hire a personal injury lawyer.

Greta James link

6/26/2020 02:15:03 pm

Thank you so much for pointing out that good professionals will be able to tell you if you have a strong case or not. About a week ago, I was talking to my sister, and she mentioned that after her accident she was laid off for not being able to fulfill her duties. I wonder if she should look into workers compensation attorney services that could help.

Shaylee Packer link

7/9/2020 09:32:26 am

As you mentioned, it is important to find out how many cases like yours the lawyer has taken, and if they will be handling your case personally. My grandmother was recently in an accident, and has some injuries from it. We will keep these thoughts in mind as we try to find the right lawyer for her.

Bob Newton link

7/21/2020 01:35:14 pm

It's interesting that you point out that hiring a lawyer can improve your chances of receiving compensation in your personal injury case. My sister broke her foot at a grocery store last Tuesday, so I'm considering hiring a personal injury lawyer for her. I'm going to search in our area for a good personal injury lawyer to hire.

Franklin White link

9/4/2020 01:35:38 pm

Thanks for the tip to talk to a professional lawyer about whether or not your case will give you an appropriate amount of compensation. I have never had to file a lawsuit before. I'll look into doing so sometime next week over some personal issues but I'll look for an attorney for sure.

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11/12/2020 10:59:12 pm

You made a good point when you mentioned asking how long has the attorney worked in the past to ensure that he or she has an adequate amount of experience to handle your case. A friend of mine was involved in an accident at her workplace due to a worker's negligence and she had to be hospitalized for almost a week. I will suggest her to hire a reliable personal injury attorney who is experienced to help with her situation so she will get fair compensation.

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11/20/2020 08:39:52 am

It was mentioned that it is a good idea to ask who personally is going to be handling your case. In doing this, there wont be any confusion in the future and it will be easier to contact the right person with any questions that may pop up. I will have to keep this in mind if I am need of a lawyer in the future. v

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1/12/2021 10:19:52 pm

Thank you for reminding us that when looking for personal injury lawyers, it is incredibly important for us to ensure that they are qualified. It makes sense for us to ensure that they are qualified because in doing so, we will be guaranteed that they are familiar with the law. Assuming I need a personal injury attorney in the future, I will definitely make a point to hire someone who is qualified as they are reputable.

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2/2/2021 10:30:09 am

Great tips! Thanks for sharing the best information about injury lawyers. With these tips, we find the best personal injury lawyer.

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2/25/2021 07:21:51 am

Hiring a personal injury lawyer is important to help the individual who have sustained injuries in accidents to recover financial compensation. These funds are often needed to pay for medical treatment, make up for lost wages and provide compensation for injuries suffered. Sometimes a case that seems simple at first may become more complicated. In these cases, consider hiring an experienced personal injury lawyer.

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3/4/2021 10:10:19 am

I was injured in an accident, and I'm not sure what to do about it. It makes sense that I would want to get a lawyer to help me out with getting compensated! I'll make sure that I get one that can tell me all of their fees upfront. That way, I can know how much I'll need to pay.

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3/8/2021 09:45:56 am

I was in a car accident, and I ended up getting injured. I want to make sure that I get properly compensated, so it makes sense that I would want to find a good personal injury lawyer for this. I'll make sure that I find one that will be able to devote enough energy to my case.

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3/8/2021 12:51:40 pm

Thanks for mentioning how finding an attorney can help you know if you actually have a case to profit from or not. It is important to understand this in order to find the best attorney and the best results from your case. Personally, I would want to compare several lawyers and find the one that has experience with the type of case I have.

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3/17/2021 08:04:09 pm

Thank you for the tip to make sure the personal injury attorney you hire will either handle the case by themselves or with a team. It doesn't matter to me either way. As long as I get my case settled and handled properly then I will be happy.

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4/14/2021 03:24:57 pm

It's good to know that a lot of the time personal injury lawyers don't work on a case by themselves. Having one lawyer could be easier for communication. However, having multiple could be beneficial for a strong case.

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4/29/2021 01:36:16 pm

Thanks for the personal injury attorney information. I would like to hire a lawyer. We were in a crash this morning.

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5/1/2021 01:32:03 am

I definitely agree that it is important for us to hire a reputable personal injury attorney to help manage our case. My sister is looking at having an attorney help her with her case as she was involved in an accident. I will definitely keep this information in mind when I choose an attorney on her behalf.

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5/17/2021 02:29:17 pm

I liked that you mentioned that it's important to find an attorney that will work regularly on your case. My brother needs a personal injury attorney after a car accident about a month ago. He is looking for someone in his area who can help with his case and dedicate time to it.

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can you elaborate more on types of types ogf question according to different injuries like all the situations or in which we should not even need to hire lawyer .... And I would highly recommend this video to the personal injury law firm based in USA doing same work-Lawyer4Help

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6/30/2021 02:34:07 pm

I was not aware that hiring a personal injury lawyer with the right amount of cases handled can be a great way to ensure the success of your case. My wife has been thinking about how to deal with an injury at work, and we are looking for advice about what to do. I will make sure to contact a personal injury lawyer to help us.

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7/2/2021 07:19:40 pm

I like that you suggested asking the lawyer if the case is worth filing a lawsuit for before pushing through with the case. I will suggest this to a friend of mine now that she is looking for a lawyer to file a case against the person who bumped her car on the road. From what I know, she is just staying in her lane when that happened, so I think she might really have a good case.

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7/13/2021 11:18:15 am

I am glad to hear that lawyers will look at your case and see how strong it is. I know nothing about the law. So this would go a long for me in knowing how good of a shot I have.

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7/14/2021 09:52:45 pm

Thanks for pointing out that any legal professional can analyze our case thoroughly and let us know how strong our case is. My husband has suffered from a broken leg when he slipped while doing his job at the construction site last month. We are hoping to find a reliable personal injury lawyer on Monday who can help him get the fair compensation he deserves for his medical bills and lost wages.

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Questions to Ask a Personal Injury Lawyer First
6/16/2016104 Comments

Attorney, questions, Tom Burcham Attorney at Law
If you will meet personal injury attorneys LA without doing your own homework, your meeting might prove to be a little intimidating. But always remember that all the attorneys are there to help you and to protect your rights as well as your interests. So just keep your head cool, say goodbye to any of your hesitation and conduct your own investigation before you decide upon hiring any specific LA personal injury attorney. There are few very important and imperative questions which should be asked to any lawyer who claims to be dealing with personal injury cases.

How many personal injury cases do you handle on an average?
Many of you might be thinking that what this question’s significance is. In fact, let me make it very clear that most of the lawyers who claim that they are handling personal injury cases are exactly not handling these cases by themselves and when any such cases arrives in their office, they refer it to some other lawyer. So whenever you get an appointment with your advocate, ask this question and make it clear that is he going to handle your case by himself or is he planning to refer it to someone else?

How strong my case is?
Any qualified and experienced legal professional will take a close look at your case, analyze it thoroughly and will let you know that how strong your case is. Is it worth filing a lawsuit against the offender? Will it bring appropriate amount of compensation for you.

How much approximate time will you take in resolving a case like mine?
Every personal injury lawyer in Los Angeles has got his own style of dealing with cases. Some of them work very fast while others work in a slow speed. However it is not necessary that those working fast will always prove to be better solicitors. In fact, holding out longer on a case indicates more chances of getting better and appropriate compensatory amount. But the second option works only when your legal professional works regularly on your case. That’s why you should know the approximate time that will be required for resolving your case.

Do you charge any sort of hidden costs other than your regular fee?
This question is also very important as everything about the payment’s terms and conditions need to be clarified before you hire injury lawyers in Los Angeles. Ask your advocates that what is their procedure of charging fee? If they are charging the payment on contingency basis the exact percentage should be known by you so that no issues arise later. In general, this contingency fee percentage is 33 percent and 50 percent.

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Ernest Londonlink7/27/2017 03:54:08 pm
I like that you mentioned to ask a lawyer how many personal injury cases they handle. It makes sense that you would want t lawyer who has a lot of experience and specialization in personal injury law. That way, you know that you will be working with somebody who can help you win. I am looking for a lawyer who can help me get compensation for my accident. I will definitely keep this in mind.

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Ridleylink6/26/2018 04:23:19 pm
You've got some great tips for finding a personal injury lawyer. I like how you said that they shouldn't charge any hidden fees. Dealing with fees like that is no fun, no matter who you're hiring.

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Ellie Davislink7/13/2018 10:23:06 pm
Thank you for suggesting that you should make sure and ask the lawyer how strong your case is. This seems like it could be very important especially when it comes to going to court. Hopefully, individuals that have been injured are able to do some research and find the right attorney to help them.

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Ashley Maxwelllink7/17/2018 08:04:59 pm
Thanks for mentioning how a personal injury attorney should be very experienced with handling cases like your own. I also think it's nice that you said that they should work hard to getting you compensated. My father in law is considering hiring a personal injury attorney that is experienced in cases like his own specific one.

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Millie Huelink8/15/2018 01:06:19 am
Thanks for helping me understand that it is important to ask about the percentage if the attorney is paid on a contingency fee to avoid misunderstandings. I will share this with my sister because she plans to look for a lawyer who has this kind of payment mode since she lacks the budget. She just needs to file for a claim since they got into an accident this morning when there was a driver who drove while he was drunk which resulted in a collision. Thanks!

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Mark Murphylink8/16/2018 01:58:26 pm
I really appreciate your reminder that just because an attorney can work fast, that doesn't mean that they are the best choice. My wife is concerned that I am going to get myself hurt while on the job, and I know that she can get impatient at times. I will be s

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A friend is planning to file a case and looking for an experienced injury lawyer. An injury lawyer analyses the matter thoroughly and will let you know how strong your case is and if it's worth filing a lawsuit against the offender. Getting a lawyer with more numbers of cases handled will be beneficial.

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