Now that you have a list of attorneys that you believe meet your criteria as far as location and practice area, it's time to choose a lawyer to help handle your motorcycle accident case. The only effective way to do this is to interview each attorney.
Quoted by motorcyclelegalfoundation- Most attorneys offer free consultations, so schedule an appointment with a few attorneys from your list. Prepare for the meeting by gathering documents to bring with you that will provide the attorney with information about the accident and your injuries. Documents you may consider bringing include:
- Police report about the accident
- Photos of the accident scene, vehicle, and your wounds
- Any medical reports you may have that explain your injuries
- Records showing your regular wages and time lost from work due to accidents
- Ask the Right Questions
The goal of the interview is to learn as much as possible about the lawyer – don't be shy about asking questions. Some important questions to ask at the beginning of the interview include the following:
- How long the lawyer has been practicing law?
- What percentage of the practice is devoted to motorcycle law?
- Will the attorney you interview be the one to handle the case?
- How many similar motorbike accident cases have lawyers handled??
- What percentage of motorcycle accident cases handled by the prosecutor's office result in a settlement??
It should be noted that the majority of motorcycle accident cases end in settlement. However, One factor that contributes to a favorable settlement for an accident victim is the attorney's reputation as a trial lawyer. A lawyer who solves all the motorcycle cases that come to the office can be an excellent lawyer, but it could also mean law firms prefer quick settlements rather than taking cases to trial when necessary to maximize the amount recovered by clients.
A motorcycle accident attorney must have experience conducting trials on behalf of accident victims. Building a reputation as an attorney capable of achieving successful outcomes at trial influences a claims adjuster's willingness to settle cases. A claims adjuster who knows an attorney does not have much recent trial experience may be tempted to make a low settlement offer in the belief that the attorney will not push the case to trial.
Make an informed decision about a motorcycle accident attorney by doing proper research.
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