Choose a personal injury lawyer who is reliable, transparent, trustworthy, and possesses the resources necessary to get a fair settlement for your damages.

Review the lawyer’s qualifications, credentials, and testimonials from past clients. And be sure to ask the right questions to help you find a lawyer who will look out for your best interests.

What to Look for in a Personal Injury Lawyer

Experience & Background

Consider the lawyer’s experience with personal injury law.

Transparent About Fees

Most personal injury lawyers work on a contingency fee. Ask about attorney fees and how they work at the law firm. The lawyer should be clear and upfront about attorney fees.

Also ask how the attorney handles court costs, e.g., court filing fees, expert witness fees, and other expenses. Who pays those costs?

You should know how the law firm handles attorney fees and court costs. If you are unsure, ask for clarification before hiring the lawyer.

Personal Representation

Ask the lawyer if she will personally handle your case or if she will pass it off to another lawyer who you do not know. Be sure you know who will work on your case and represent you with the insurance company or in court.

Resources

Your lawyer should possess the resources to build a thorough case that establishes the defendant’s fault or liability and proves the value of your damages. The law firm must investigate your case and may work with expert witnesses who can testify about various aspects of your accident and injuries.

Ask the lawyer if she has adequate resources to build a case that establishes your entitlement to compensation for your full range of damages.

Communication

How well do you communicate with the lawyer? Do you feel she listens to you?

Ask who your point of contact will be and how the law firm updates clients on the statue of their case or new developments. You should know how to get in touch with the lawyer or other members of the team when you have a question – and you should not have to wait too long to get a response.

Free and comfortable communication with your lawyer can make the legal process less stressful. So, make sure the lawyer you work with is a good communicator.

Will Take Case to Court

Your lawyer should be willing and able to take your injury case to court, if necessary. While your lawyer may try to negotiate a settlement before your case ever gets to trial, some cases might necessitate going to court.

Ask the lawyer if she will take the case to court if that is what it takes to get the compensation you need so you can pay bills, recover lost wages, and compensate you for other damages.

Questions to Ask a Prospective Personal Injury Lawyer

Have a list of questions ready for when you meet or speak with a prospective personal injury lawyer. Here are a few important questions to get you started:

  • Have you handled personal injury cases similar to mine?
  • How long have you been practicing personal injury law in Georgia?
  • Where can I find testimonials from your past clients?
  • How do I contact you when I have questions about my case?
  • Do you have experience negotiating with insurance companies?

These are just a few examples of questions to ask a prospective injury lawyer. Create your own list and include questions specific to your accident and injuries.

Ready to Contact a Personal Injury Lawyer?

Did you suffer an injury in a car wreck? Did you slip and fall on another’s property? Were you the victim of an assault and battery, perhaps due to negligent security?

S. Burke Law can help. And we offer free consultations to help you decide if we are a good fit for your case.

During your free consultation, you can ask questions about our practice and our experience with cases like yours. Please feel free to come prepared with a list of questions to help you decide if we are a good fit for your case.

Call us at 404-842-7838 for your free consultation to learn how attorney Sheryl L. Burke can help you.