The moments after you are involved in an auto accident may be confusing, particularly if you were seriously injured. While the most important thing to do is to seek medical attention, it is also important to take steps to hold the party who caused the accident accountable for your injuries. The first step in initiating a claim against the negligent person is to select a New Orleans auto accident attorney to represent you.
How much experience does the attorney have?
Not every attorney has the experience or knowledge to handle an auto accident case. For example, the recent law school graduate you hired to represent you when you closed on your home may have been a good choice for that task, but would probably be the wrong choice to help you with your auto accident claim. You should look for an attorney who has substantial experience successfully representing victims of auto accidents.
Reputation within the industry
Do a little research to find out if the attorney is well-known within the industry. An attorney who has been successfully working in the industry for a while is likely to have earned recognition among insurance adjusters as well as among New Orleans accident attorneys who represent defendants. This familiarity can go a long way to help your attorney settle your case quickly and fairly, and may also have a positive impact on your case should it go to trial.
Comfortable
You should feel comfortable with the attorney you select. Despite the fact that the attorney may have an impeccable reputation, if for some reason you and the attorney's personalities are at odds with each other you may find it difficult working with that attorney. It is important to be able to work well with your attorney, that you feel at ease when communicating with your attorney, and that you feel as if your attorney is on your side.
Is there anything in the attorney's background that is troubling?
Do a little research on the attorney. For example, contact the Louisiana state bar association to find out if the attorney has ever been disciplined. You can also learn more about how experienced the attorney is by confirming his or her law school graduation date and when he or she passed the Louisiana bar exam.
Fees and costs
While most attorneys are paid on a contingency basis when representing victims injured in auto accidents, it is important that your attorney explains this to you in advance.
Contingency fees range from 33-40%. Typically, you will be charged the higher percentage if your case goes to trial. Determining the cause of an auto accident may turn on complicated evidentiary issues that an attorney at The Lambert Firm will understand. Asking the right questions will go a long way to helping you choose the attorney that has the experience, background and attitude to help you secure the compensation to which you are entitled.
Contact The Lambert Firm today to schedule a free consultation and discuss your case.
How much experience does the attorney have?
Not every attorney has the experience or knowledge to handle an auto accident case. For example, the recent law school graduate you hired to represent you when you closed on your home may have been a good choice for that task, but would probably be the wrong choice to help you with your auto accident claim. You should look for an attorney who has substantial experience successfully representing victims of auto accidents.
Reputation within the industry
Do a little research to find out if the attorney is well-known within the industry. An attorney who has been successfully working in the industry for a while is likely to have earned recognition among insurance adjusters as well as among New Orleans accident attorneys who represent defendants. This familiarity can go a long way to help your attorney settle your case quickly and fairly, and may also have a positive impact on your case should it go to trial.
Comfortable
You should feel comfortable with the attorney you select. Despite the fact that the attorney may have an impeccable reputation, if for some reason you and the attorney's personalities are at odds with each other you may find it difficult working with that attorney. It is important to be able to work well with your attorney, that you feel at ease when communicating with your attorney, and that you feel as if your attorney is on your side.
Is there anything in the attorney's background that is troubling?
Do a little research on the attorney. For example, contact the Louisiana state bar association to find out if the attorney has ever been disciplined. You can also learn more about how experienced the attorney is by confirming his or her law school graduation date and when he or she passed the Louisiana bar exam.
Fees and costs
While most attorneys are paid on a contingency basis when representing victims injured in auto accidents, it is important that your attorney explains this to you in advance.
Contingency fees range from 33-40%. Typically, you will be charged the higher percentage if your case goes to trial. Determining the cause of an auto accident may turn on complicated evidentiary issues that an attorney at The Lambert Firm will understand. Asking the right questions will go a long way to helping you choose the attorney that has the experience, background and attitude to help you secure the compensation to which you are entitled.
Contact The Lambert Firm today to schedule a free consultation and discuss your case.