Before You Hire a Lawyer for Your Civil Case - Lawsuit Legal

Before You Hire a Lawyer for Your Case

Considering hiring a lawyer for your civil claim?

Make no mistake, it's one of the most important decisions you will make.

Experienced legal representation from the right law firm can make or break your case.

When you've been injured, the stakes are high, and the best lawyers know winning matters.

Not every law firm has experience standing up to powerful insurance companies, government entities, big pharma or other parties with deep pockets to fight.

Winning in court can mean the difference in your being able to take care of your family or not after being injured.

The stakes are high, and you deserve representation that understands the importance of securing compensation.

At Lawsuit Legal, our attorney's have a proven track-record of winning big on behalf of clients. We understand a good attorney-client relationship is more than just about fees and settlements.

"I Was Never Left In The Dark Regarding My Case." "Treated me like family." "They helped me every step of the way."

Sometimes it's about being able to rest easy, confident you have the best in your corner fighting for the best possible outcome.

A great legal team is accountable to you, and will communicate your legal options in a clear and easy to understand manner. The law firm will handle the legal process so you can rest easy, and focus on recovery.

Contingency Fees and the Representation Agreement

In most cases, personal injury lawyers work on a contingency fee basis.

This means that they only get paid (typically a percentage of the settlement) if you win your case.

Ask your attorney exactly what will be charged for services, and how the fee structure works.

In a contingency fee agreement there are no up front costs, and you pay nothing out of pocket, unless you win fincancial recovery.

During your case consultation, ask your lawyer to explain the fees. They will be able to determine if it's worth it for you to hire a lawyer in the first place.

If they don't see a path to potentially increasing your compensation to a degree that makes it worth your while, based on the unique circumstances of your case, they will tell you.

Take advantage of the free legal review, ask your questions, get the answers you need and feel out if the lawyer is a good fit and whether it makes sense.

Complex personal injury cases may require considerable resources from the representing firm to fight, especially if a pre-trial settlement is not reached and the case is taken to trial.

Not every law firm has the means to go the distance if you need to take the case to trial. At the same time, a client won't always have the luxury of time after serious injury if the medical bills and damages are piling up building a winning case.

Is it worth it to hire a lawyer for your case?

The initial consultation and the representation agreement is your chance to ask questions about how the fees work and what you can expect from your lawyer.

The unique details of your legal matter and the type of case will determine if you qualify for representation on a contingency fee basis.

If it is determined you have a good, legally strong case, representation will be offered and the terms presented.

Remember, there is no obligation during your free initial case review, and no client attorney relationship is formed unless you choose to move forward and sign the retainer agreement.

 

 

How to Find the Best Attorneys

There are several sources you can use to find a good attorney.

Friends, doctors, online directories, the state bar, and other sources can point you in a certain direction, but there are no guarantees that they will refer you to a good one.

An excellent way to find a good lawyer is to get a referral from a legal professional you already trust.

Legal reputation is often hard fought for and the result of a long history of results obtained for clients.

Consider Specialists for your Civil Lawsuit Case

Consider refining your search to specialists that have experience representing clients on cases similar to your own circumstances.

The Best Car Accident Lawyers

The Best Car Accident Lawyers

The right lawyer for a car accident injury claim will have a track-record standing up to the big insurance companies and negotiating big settlements on their clients behalf. Depending on the nature and severity of injury, as well as the parties involved, car accident claims can become complex quickly. Hiring a car accident lawyer who knows the tricks the insurers will use in an attempt to minimize what they have to pay gives you the best possible chance of a fast and fair resolution.

A good car accident attorney will be well familiar with the common injuries sustained in collisions, such as whiplash and back injuries, and will know exactly how to build a strong case.

A truck accident lawyer who specializes in 18-wheeler accidents and commercial vehicle involved wrecks will have unique experience and understanding they can bring to your case.

A motorcycle accident attorney brings to the table the unique hazards and court prejudices facing motorcycle riders in the court system.

The Best Wrongful Death Lawyers

The Best Wrongful Death Lawyers

If someone is killed due to the negligent actions of another party, you may have a wrongful death claim. Depending on the circumstances and law, a wrongful death case may involve the estate, surviving family, probate, a personal injury claim and various other legal knots which require careful navigation.

The stakes are high, and the lawyer for your wrongful death case will need to have the experience and means to go the distance if necessary. If you have a wrongful death case and are seeking representation, ask our attorney about the record setting verdicts won in similar cases.

The best lawyers of 2023, and beyond are often top litigators from the past, whose firm and results have established a consistent pattern of excellence.

Past results are not an indicator of future returns, but they sure can help you establish whether the civil litigation attorney you choose to handle your case is capable of winning.

The Best Medical Malpractice Lawyers

The Best Medical Malpractice Lawyers

Medical malpractice cases after injury involving a negligent medical professional requires a legal team experienced handling the highly technical medical and legal factors involved in a claim. The insurance companies can contest medical malpractice claims with all their might, you need a law firm capable of navigating this high stakes legal process.

When hiring a medical malpractice lawyer for your case, make sure to ask about their history standing up to hospitals and insurers in similar matters. At Lawsuit Legal our team has experience handling all kinds of personal injury cases, and our civil trial specialist has achieved several record-setting verdicts and been recognized among the top trial lawyers of 2023.

When you are in need of a legal champion, you should dig deeper to find someone who can really make a difference..

The 10 Questions You Should Ask Before Choosing a Law Firm

This will depend on your specific case, but here are some recommended questions to ask when during your legal review.

• What areas of law do you specialize in?
• Have you taken cases similar to mine in the past? How many? How did they turn out?
• Will other attorneys beside yourself be working on my case?
• How long will it take to resolve my case?
• Do you work on a contingency basis and how are the fees structured?
• Can I do anything to improve the chances of my case being successful?
• If I try to contact you how long will it take for you to return my call?
• Who will answer my questions if you are unavailable?
• How frequently do you go to trial?
• If I am offered a settlement and we agree it's not a fair amount, will you take the case to court?
• If I am happy with the settlement offered, but you think we can get more by going to trial, will you agree to settle out of court?
• Have you ever been censured or disciplined by any legal or ethics committees in the past? If so, why?

Lawyer Ratings and Client Reviews

It is common to see or hear personal injury attorneys advertising on T.V., on the radio, and in the yellow pages.

Additionally, there are a number of online ratings services like avvo which attempt to rank local attorneys and weed out the bad firms based on client feedback.

Are these advertising firms and attorney ratings sites the best choice to find someone handle your lawsuit?

In general, advertisements are a poor way to select an attorney. Client ratings CAN be helpful, however.

Many advertisements are actually placed by referral agencies, who simply forward you to one of their member law offices in exchange for a large fee for providing this service.

In truth, the best lawyers rarely need to advertise as they keep very busy simply from referrals.

The reason they receive so many referrals is that other legal professionals know they are the best in their field and send clients on a regular basis -- and of course, past clients who win big settlements do so as well.

Client satisfaction lawyer ratings offered by sites like Avvo, can be a useful tool in your search for an advocate. Ultimately though, you should go with your gut - what is YOUR impression of the person you talk to. Trust your instincts.

Your Free No-Obligation Case Evaluation

No, you are under no obligation to hire representation after an initial consultation.

The free legal review is a chance for the law firm to determine if your case has legal merit, and for you to learn your legal options. The case evaluation is an opportunity to sit down and discuss the unique details of your case.

You will be under no obligation, unless you both choose to take the next step. This involves signing a retainer agreement, stating clearly that they have been hired under clearly stated terms to represent you.

If you don't understand everything in the agreement, ask them to clarify.