When accidents occur, the last thing you need is to make an already difficult situation worse by hiring the wrong attorney. The secret to hiring an excellent personal injury attorney and receiving the compensation you deserve often comes down to five key qualities.
Always consider the following characteristics before deciding on a lawyer for your case. And, of course, you should never hire someone before speaking with them face-to-face during a consultation.
- Experience. Lawyers often have expertise in several legal areas. Be sure that your attorney is experienced with personal injury cases like yours and has a history of success.
- Education. Find out where they went to school and what their credentials are.
- Interest. If the lawyer seems uninterested or distracted when you speak with them, take this as a bad sign. You only want a lawyer who is interested in you and your case.
- Communication. Good communication is key in any relationship, especially business or legal ones. Find a lawyer who understands you and is interested in listening.
- Goals. Be sure you and your lawyer have the same goals and that they understand your motivation for legal action.
Choose your lawyer wisely and ask as many questions as you feel necessary before making your decision.
If you aren’t sure what questions to ask, or how to begin the search for a lawyer, our blog can help.