When someone suffers injuries as the result of an accident, the emotional and financial toll can be great. If the accident was caused by the negligence of another, the financial burden should be shouldered by the negligent party. Personal injuries lawyers are lawyers who focus on helping victims obtain the compensation to which they are entitled when they have been injured by someone else’s negligence. But how can you recognize the best personal injury lawyers among the thousands that practice personal injury law?
Each victim may have a unique set of circumstances and a unique set of criteria for determining what makes a personal injury attorney great. With that in mind, there however a few things that a victim should look for in a person injury lawyer when searching for the best.
Experience. There is no substitute for experience in the legal field. Law school trains lawyers to understand and interpret the law but only experience teaches lawyers how to implement what they learned in law school. The ins and outs of the legal system, client relations and negotiating skills are things that a lawyer learns after years of practical experience representing clients. When choosing a personal injury lawyer, experience counts.
Compassion. A lawyer can have a firm grasp of the law, but without compassion he may lack the drive and passion to fight for his clients. While a lawyer must maintain a certain level of impartiality in order to do his job, he should also care about his clients and there plight. A truly great personal injury lawyer can use the compassion he has for his clients to go the extra mile when negotiating a settlement or when telling the client’s story to a jury.
Resources. A personal injury lawyer is only as good as the resources he has at hand. Many personal injury accident cases require investigators and experts to help prove that the defendant was negligent. A great personal injury lawyer will have an extensive group of people at his disposal to help him gather the evidence and opinions he needs to make sure his client receives the compensation to which she is entitled.
Support staff. Just as a great personal injury attorney needs professional resources close at hand, he needs an incredible support staff even closer. A lawyer depends heavily on his support staff to handle the day to day operations of his firm. The support staff are often the first people with whom a client has contact and frequently the go between for the lawyer when he is busy in court or working with another client. A great personal injury lawyer knows to hire the best staff available.
If you have been injured in a personal injury accident, consider the aforementioned criteria when you are looking for a lawyer. Some of these things you can judge on your own without having to ask, such as the support staff. Other things, however, may require questions on your part to answer. Don’t be afraid to ask! The best personal injury lawyers will not hesitate to answer your questions. They know you need to be reassured and that you are looking for the best and should be happy to answer any questions you have regarding their credentials, experience or method of practice.
If you have been injured in an accident and would like the chance to get to know the lawyers at Ledger & Associates, please call to schedule your free and detailed evaluation. The firm may be reached by calling 1-800-300-0001 or you may visit them online at www.ledgerlaw.com
