What questions should I ask a personal injury lawyer?
Before you hire a personal injury lawyer, you should ask the attorney the following questions:
- How much experience do you have?
- Have you ever been disciplined by the State bar?
- Are you covered by legal malpractice insurance?
- What are some of your case results?
- What do your clients say about you?
- Do you send copies of what you do to your clients?
- If the insurance company fails to make a reasonable offer, will you refer the case to another attorney or will you file a lawsuit and, if necessary, go to trial?
- Who will pay the expenses of my case?
- If you do not obtain compensation for my claim, will I have to reimburse you for the expenses?
- Will you provide me with information about personal injury claims before I hire you?
- How will you keep me informed about my case?
- What are your fees?