Four Things to Consider When Hiring An Attorney To Ensure Quality Representation  

Hiring quality representation means hiring the right attorney and law firm, this can make or break your case. If you are suffering from an injury due to the fault of another or have an injury-caused disability, it’s important to consider the following guidelines when choosing an attorney to handle your case.

  1. Specialty.
    A very important factor to consider when looking for a law firm to handle your case is finding a law firm whose main area of practice is focused on the type of law in which your situation lies. The attorney you choose should have experience in the field so he or she understands the tactics involved in these types of cases. Additionally, a lawyer who has experience in personal injury law and Social Security Disability law may have gained integrity among insurance companies and government agencies and thus have less to prove to achieve a positive resolution for his or her client.
  2. Experience.
    In choosing an attorney, you want to look at past practice experience in determining their ability to handle your case.  The benefit of former insurance defense experience can provide additional insight into the handling of your case because the attorney has knowledge of how insurance companies and government agencies handle and evaluate cases, which can be very helpful. Both our firm’s attorneys are accomplished. Our firm is fortunate that Chuck Philips has that TYPE experience and rapport with insurance companies.   In the years Sarah Raaymakers has been practicing Social Security Disability law she has earned a reputation for her knowledge and negotiation skills which have proven to be invaluable in dealing with government agencies.
  3. Billing and Fee Structures.
    Personal injury and Social Security Disability attorneys usually work on a contingent-fee basis, which means the client pays for costs but only pays attorney fees if the case results in a financial recovery through settlement or verdict. Attorney fees should not be a deciding factor when choosing a personal injury attorney; however, it’s important to be familiar with the billing and fee structure.
  4. Initial Consultations.
    Since many lawyers and law firms offer free initial consultations to clients, you may be able to interview multiple attorneys at different law firms before making your choice. It is important to choose the right attorney to handle your case in a short period to ensure that you don’t lose key evidence over time.

 

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