Questions to Ask a Personal Injury Lawyer

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Personal injury law covers an extensive array of cases ranging from car accidents to product liability. There are many ways an injured person can seek damages from someone responsible for their injuries; likewise, there are many types of personal injury lawyers available to represent a case.

The circumstances of the case will determine which area of personal injury law applies to your case. By extension, your choice of lawyer should be influenced by how well suited they are to argue your case and to fit your personal situation. There are some important elements to consider while seeking a personal injury lawyer for your case.

Have You Handled a Case Like Mine?

An attorney with experience in a case like yours will be familiar with the legal issues your case might entail and can foresee common problems and viable solutions to address them. A lawyer with connections in the field may be able to tap experts to support your case.

Who Will Be Working on My Case?

While the name on the billboard may be the person you interview, you should know that a lot of the work might be handled by paralegals who draw up legal documents and perform other research and support functions. If your case will be assigned to a junior associate, you should know that too. Although it is possible that the case will be overseen by a senior attorney, the arrangement should be disclosed. Keep in mind that the use of lower level employees is likely to save you money in legal fees.

How Are Fees and Costs Handled?

You should be aware of the payment arrangement before you decide on an attorney. Many personal injury attorneys work on a contingency basis where they only collect fees if the case successfully yields monetary damages. The typical range for contingency fees is 25 to 40 percent of the amount agreed to in settlement or what will be awarded in court.

Be sure to ask how the payments are broken down and how costs factor in. Costs can include court filing fees, administrative expenditures, fees for expert witnesses, or evidence-collection expenses. In the best scenario, costs may come before the attorney’s fees. Otherwise, the costs will come out of the amount left after the lawyer takes their percentage-based cut. Usually the costs are part of the contingency arrangement, but find out if the costs will be your responsibility if the case is unsuccessful.

What Is Your Success Rate in Court?

Many personal injury cases end in settlement. That can be the best scenario, but you should be confident that your lawyer is prepared to take the case all the way to court, if necessary. Knowing how comfortable your lawyer is with arguing your case in court can mean that you can avoid pressure to settle because it better suits your attorney.

Delaware Personal Injury Lawyers at Rhoades & Morrow Successfully Represent Injured Clients

When you experience a personal injury, it is best to have an experienced attorney at your side armed with extensive experience winning legal battles for clients with your type of injury. Our knowledgeable Delaware personal injury lawyers at Rhoades & Morrow have the knowledge and resources to support your case and get you the compensation you deserve. Contact us online or call us at (302) 600-1107 to schedule a free consultation. With offices located in Wilmington, Bear, Milford, Delaware, we also serve clients in Elsmere and Seaford.

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