Serious Injury Lawyer

About 2 million car accident victims sustain permanent injuries. If you were recently in a car accident and sustained a brain injury, it’s important to find a qualified serious injury lawyer right away. They can fight for the compensation you deserve.

Here are seven tips that can help you find a qualified lawyer who handles serious car accidents. With these tips, you can feel confident in your choice. A qualified injury lawyer can recover compensation for your injuries.

1.  Gather Referrals

Talk to friends, family members, and coworkers to inquire about possible referrals. Ask if they have hired an injury attorney in the past and if they would recommend that attorney’s services. 

“Serious injury” is a more extensive form of a general personal injury case, so ideally, you will want recommendations for an attorney who has extensive experience in serious injuries and not just personal injury accidents. Inquire about the following topics:

• First impressions when meeting with the law firm and the lawyer
• Needs and goals were addressed
• Whether or not the lawyer was knowledgeable about vehicle accident injuries
• Professionalism and work ethic
• Kept informed throughout every step of the case
• Strong communication
• If the case was handled with their best interests in mind
• How hands-on the attorney was or if the case was passed along to another lawyer at the firm
• What the outcome of the case was
• If the lawyer comes highly recommended 

Asking about the case outcome can help determine if the lawyer is capable of handling a serious injury accident case. This can be determined by asking about how much the case was settled for and if that serious injury lawyer has a positive track record. 

Make sure the lawyer didn’t accept a lowball offer to settle the course early. If the lawyer is incapable of accomplishing realistic goals, look elsewhere. If you do not know anyone who has worked with an attorney, then begin researching options online. 

2.  Look for Experience as a Serious Injury Lawyer

Visit your local bar association website and make sure each lawyer on your list is licensed. Make sure they’re licensed to practice in your state. Some laws can vary based on your location. If they don’t have experience practicing in the area, that lawyer may not be the best option. 

Also, look into how long they have been in practice. This will help determine if this particular serious injury lawyer has the experience you’re looking for. You’ll have peace of mind choosing someone with years of hands-on experience. If they’re inexperienced, they could make costly mistakes handling your case.

Courtroom Experience

During your search, it’s important to find a serious injury lawyer comfortable taking a case to court if necessary. Remember, some lawyers will accept the first lowball offer they receive. These lawyers won’t have your best interests in mind. In fact, they might accept a low offer to avoid going to court.

Find someone who knows how to settle with the best results out of court but also has plenty of experience in a courtroom.

3.  Consider Their Specialty

There are over 135,000 personal injury lawyers in the US. However “personal injury” can fall under a variety of categories. When it comes to car accidents, it’s vital to find a lawyer with auto-related experience. This should also include accidents involving rideshares (Uber and Lyft), bike, motorcycle, pedestrian, and truck cases. 

It’s not enough to find an experienced serious injury lawyer. You also need to make sure their experience is relevant to your case. During your search, ask each lawyer how many cases they’ve handled that involved car accidents.

Ask how many of these cases involved serious injuries or traumatic brain injuries. Their previous experience could benefit your case. Try to find someone who specializes in cases like yours. They’ll understand the laws and procedures involved with your lawsuit. Leveraging their previous experience with similar claims could maximize your claim. 

4.  Request References

Every serious injury lawyer will try to convince you that they’re the most capable person for your case. While this may be true for some, request references to validate those claims. Ideally, getting in touch with recent car accident clients would provide the best insight into what working with this potential candidate will be like. Also, refer to client testimonials.

With a simple Google search, you can also find the firm’s online reputation on review sites like Avvo and BBB listings. 

5.  Check Their Track Record as a Serious Injury Lawyer

Once you find a few experienced, qualified lawyers, check each one’s track record. Determine how many claims involving car accidents they won versus lost. Ask about how many cases involving vehicle accident injuries they won and lost. Consider their recent track record, as well. You might find they’ve won more cases in recent years compared to when the firm first started, which is great. 

6.  Schedule a Consultation

Schedule a consultation with some of the injury attorneys on your list. Ask questions that you weren’t able to find answers to online. During your consultation appointment, pay attention to how the lawyer speaks. Choose someone with strong communication skills. Make sure they’re an active listener. This is an important characteristic to counter the other party’s defending argument. 

7.  Review the Contract

Ask each serious injury lawyer about their fee structure such as how much they charge and when they collect payment. Some lawyers work on a contingency fee basis. With this fee structure, you’ll only need to pay if your case is won. In addition, the amount that is owed is typically a smaller percentage of the total settlement that is won. 

Other lawyers work based on an hourly rate from when the case is started to when it concludes, regardless of the outcome. The more expensive option is not always the best option, so be sure to do thorough research. 

Serious Car Accidents: Hiring a Serious Injury Lawyer

After an accident, you don’t want to go with the first available choice. Use these applied practices when looking for the most appropriate serious injury attorney for your case. With the right help, you can recover the compensation you rightfully deserve.

At Alpha Accident Lawyers, we have years of experience recovering compensation for serious accident victims, and we can help you. Want to discuss your case with a member of our team? We’re here to help. Contact us today for a free consultation.