If you have been involved in an incident which was caused by another person’s negligence then you may be in a situation where you can sue for damages. To do this you arewell advised to have a Chicago personal injury attorney services at your side but how do you find the right one?
To find out if an attorney is the right one for you; make an appointment, take all the supporting documentation you have and sit down and discuss the way forward. Most personal injury attorneys will not charge for an initial consultation but just to be on the safe side, ask if there will be a charge.
During this meeting you will want to find out what the attorney’s fees are but there are other equally important matters to discuss before you make a decision.
Experience: Find out a bit about the attorney, ask for a few details on his or her education and experience; ask questions such as:
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Years in practice
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What percentage of time does the attorney devote to personal injury cases?
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Does the attorney normally represent plaintiffs or defendants?
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Has the attorney had any past dealings with the insurance company in your case?
Who will handle your case? To speed up the processing of your case the more senior attorneys will have less experienced attorneys and paralegals work on the case. You will want to confirm however that a more experienced Chicago personal injury attorney is taking charge of the very important aspects of the case. Don’t be afraid to find out who will take primary responsibility and ask to meet him or her. You will be spending a considerable amount of time with your lead attorney so it is important that you feel comfortable and seem to see “eye to eye” on most things.
Your goal: Once the attorney is aware of the facts of the case as well as the supporting documentation the attorney should be in a position to offer an opinion on the worth of the case and the potential difficulties that lie ahead in getting the insurance company to pay in that range. Now is a good time to discuss how the case should be approached and if the attorney is happy with handling the case in your preferred way. There are three ways that most people suggest:
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Obtain a settlement within a range with minimum cost and time
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Obtain a settlement in excess of what the insurance company has offered you
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Obtain as much as possible regardless of how long it takes
Remember, the way you and your attorney agree to approach the case is not cast in stone. If you have been injured and need an experienced Chicago Personal Injury Attorney to fight on your behalf, don’t look any further than attorney Jim Bizzieri. Call today at 773.881.9000 for a free case evaluation.
