Important Questions to Ask Before Hiring Personal Injury Attorneys

While there are thousands of lawyers in your area, you’d want to hire the best one to suit your needs and ensure that you have a better chance at winning your case in court. So, before you hire one, you might want to shop around and meet up with your prospects so you’ll be able to find the best.

Here are some questions you should ask before you choose personal injury attorneys in Tampa or even in other places:

Do you specialize in personal injury law?

While any lawyer can actually represent you in a personal injury case, it would be best to hire someone who specializes in personal injury law. Just like doctors, lawyers also have specific fields of expertise!

How long does it typically take to resolve a case like mine?

If the lawyer answers, “Fast! Just a few months…” then don’t ask any more questions. You’re in the wrong place.

In reality, even the best attorneys can’t win personal injury cases in just a few months. More often than not, personal injury cases take at least a couple of years to resolve. It would be best to have your case handled by experienced attorneys who know that even if the case isn’t solved as quickly as you wish it would (some months only), you get the best service and attention you need and that your lawyer will be honest with you.

Have you ever handled any other personal cases similar to mine?

It would be a good idea to find Tampa injury attorneys who have experience in handling (and winning!) cases similar to yours. This means your lawyer has the leverage to push the case or even help you get a just and proper settlement, whenever possible.

Will you handle my case or will it be referred or delegated?

It is important that you talk directly with the lawyer who will be handling your case rather than someone who would just delegate the task to someone else.

How much will this case cost me?

While most lawyers offer a free consultation and are willing to accept cases on a “no fee if no recovery” basis, you have to understand that this does not mean you won’t be shelling out any money until the case is completed.

You still have to pay for the so-called “case expenses”, such as charges for medical records, filing fees, physician reports, expert witness fees, and other fees paid to third parties.

If you lose the case, you don’t have to pay your lawyer but if you win, attorneys often charge 33% of the amount recovered.

But not all lawyers charge the same percentage; thus, it is best to discuss this before you enter into a binding agreement with your chosen attorney.

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