Finding the right personal injury attorney to take your case can be a challenge, as a vast number of law firms serve clients in Utah, California and Idaho. Fortunately, most – including William Rawlings & Associates – offer free consultations.
The primary purpose of a lawyer consultation is to get an expert evaluation of your case and whether it’s worth pursuing. However, you can and should ask questions of your own to help you determine if the attorney is a good fit. Here are a few important questions to include on your list.
Most personal injury attorneys work on a contingency basis, meaning that they don’t collect a fee unless they’re successful in recovering damages. Confirm this arrangement during the lawyer consultation, and ask about the percentage the firm charges. Find out, too, if you will have any out-of-pocket case costs.
Ask the attorney about their level of expertise in personal injury law, keeping in mind that you’ll likely benefit most by working with a well-established law firm. Check to see how long they’ve been in business and ask about the significant accomplishments of the legal team.
No lawyer will guarantee a successful case outcome, but attorneys in the practice of personal injury law typically only take cases they believe they can win. As for the worth of your claim, an experienced lawyer should be able to give you an idea of the amount of financial compensation you can expect.
Some attorneys in this field of law spend the bulk of their time on vehicular accident cases, while others have expertise in dog bite injuries, wrongful death claims or other specialized areas. The lawyer you choose should have experience handling injury claims similar to yours, as they’ll be more familiar with the legal issues you may face.
Lawyers frequently work on several cases simultaneously. Good personal injury attorneys know their limits and only take on new clients when the schedule allows. During the consultation, ask about the lawyer’s workload to ensure they have the time to give your claim the dedicated attention it needs.
Before you hire a personal injury attorney, make sure you feel confident in their ability to protect your rights and interests. With William Rawlings & Associates, you’ll have a highly committed advocate fighting on your behalf – and we’ll do whatever we can to help you obtain the financial compensation you deserve.
The lawyers at William Rawlings & Associates are licensed in Utah, California and Idaho. We offer free consultations, and we work with a limited number of clients to allow our legal team to give each one ample time and attention. For more information on our qualifications, or to meet with one of our experienced personal injury attorneys, contact our Draper or West Valley City, Utah, office today.