If you are like most accident victims in California, you are looking for the right lawyer to represent you in your negligence lawsuit. Accidents can happen at any time and take many forms. Common types of California accidents include car accidents, motorcycle accidents, train accidents and airplane accidents. Regardless of what type of accident you were in, if you suffered injuries as a result of someone else’s negligence, then you may be entitled to recover monetary compensation for those injuries from the responsible party or parties. Many victims schedule consultations with a small number of lawyers in an effort to determine which lawyer they feel is the right one to handle their case. Consultations are a great way to get to know your prospective lawyer and to ask any questions that you may have. If you have gotten to the point of scheduling consultations, then you want to be prepared to make the most out of the limit time that you have with the lawyer. The California accident law firm of Ledger & Ledger says that there are a number of things that you can do to prepare for a consultation with an accident lawyer:
1. Bring documents with you. Exactly what documents you may have will differ from case to case and may depend on what type of accident you were involved in, but can include police reports, insurance policies, product warranties and sales receipts. You are better off bringing everything that you think may be useful and let the lawyer decide what he wants to see.
2. Bring medical reports or discharge summaries. If you received any medical treatment after the accident, bring any paperwork that indicates what injuries you suffered and/or what treatment you received or are continuing to receive. Again, more is better if you are unsure what to bring.
3. Prepare a list of questions. Most initial consultations are limited to under an hour so you want to make sure that you ask all the important questions while you are there. What is important to you may be different than what is important to someone else, but common questions are: “How long have you been practicing law?” “What type of cases do you take?” “What is your success rate” and “What are your fees”. You may also want to ask practical questions about where their offices are located, how you will be able to communicate with them and what hours they are available for appointments.
By preparing yourself for your consultation with a California accident lawyer, you will get the most out of the consultation and the lawyer will be in a better position to answer your questions and evaluate your case.
If you are in need of a California accident attorney, please call the law offices of Ledger & Associates and make an appointment for a free and detailed evaluation with accident lawyer Emery Ledger. With over a decade of experience in all types of accident cases, attorney Ledger can answer all of your accident case questions. The law firm can be reached online at www.ledgerlaw.com or by calling 1-800-300-0001.
