If you have been the victim in a California car accident and have made the wise choice to hire a car accident attorney, then you may be trying to decide how to find the right car accident attorney for you and your situation. Hiring an attorney can be a highly personal choice and one that may impact your life for years to come in the case of a car accident. According to California car accident attorney Emery Ledger of Ledger & Associates, there are a number of things that you can do and/or look for when deciding on an attorney that will help make the process easier and more beneficial.
1. Referrals. Ask your friends and family members if they have had any personal experience with a car accident attorney. Maybe they know one personally or have used one in the past for a car accident that they themselves were involved in. A personal referral can be an excellent first step in deciding on a car accident attorney.
2. Internet. The Internet is now used to find information on just about anything and anyone – including car accident attorneys. While attorney Ledger does not advocate making a decision based solely on an attorney’s website, you can gain a tremendous amount of information from their website as well as get a feel for who they are based on their website. You cab also narrow the field down to attorneys that have an office near you or that have extended office hours by perusing websites.
3. Initial consultation. Once you have made a short list, telephone the offices and ask for a free initial consultation. While some car accident attorneys charge for an initial consultation, most do not and you really should not have to pay for a brief initial consultation. Prepare well before your initial consultation. Make a thorough list of questions that you have for the attorney. Common questions include questions on their experience, success rate, availability and fees. You may have additional questions that apply to your specific case or that are important to you personally. Also, bring with you all the paperwork, pictures, doctor reports etc. that you have in your possession relating to the accident. The attorney may or may not need to see then but it is best to bring them just in case.
After you have been through a few initial consultations, chances are that one of the car accident attorneys you have consulted with will stick out in your mind. Sometimes it is because of their experience, success rate, fee or just because you had a really good feeling about them. Remember that who you choose as your California car accident attorney is ultimately YOUR choice. You may be working closely with this person for many weeks or months to come so it is important that you make the right decision for your situation.
If you have any additional questions, or would like to schedule a free detailed evaluation of your car accident case, please feel free to telephone the law offices of Ledger & Associates at 1-800-300-0001 or visit them online at ledgerlaw.com
