How to Choose a Lawyer in a Serious Injury Case

Charlotte Serious Injury Attorney

It is unfortunate that many accident victims do not receive adequate compensation for their injuries. This is often a result of their attorney not having the specialized knowledge about their injuries and the long term effects of those injuries, to properly prepare a claim seeking adequate compensation or present the relevant facts to a judge or jury.

While nothing can adequately prepare you for the impact of a serious personal injury to you or a family member, we can help prepare you to select the right attorney by empowering you with knowledge and the ability to ask the right questions. The attorney you hire will be working for you; therefore, you have the right to conduct a thorough interview before hiring him or her. Remember, the attorney you retain will have a significant impact on the outcome of your claim--choose wisely.

10 Questions You Should Ask When Choosing Your Lawyer in a Serious Injury Case

1. How many cases similar to mine have you handled in the last three years?
2. What percentage of your practice is devoted to handling injury claims like mine?
3. When is the last time you tried a personal injury case like mine?
4. Please describe the last five claims you handled that were similar to mine, including the injuries and the results of the claims.
5. Do you handle the cases yourself or associate with another law firm to handle claims like mine?
6. Have you written any publications or attended any seminars about claims or injuries similar to mine?
7. Have you lectured to others about injuries or claims similar to mine?
8. What professional associations or affiliations make you qualified to handle my claim?
9. Does your law firm have the necessary resources available to fully investigate and present my claim, i.e., at least $50,000.00?
10. What experts do you anticipate hiring to properly evaluate and present my claim (cardiologist, orthopedic surgeon, neuropsychologist, accident reconstruction expert, forensic economist, life and care planning specialist, and other accident, medical, and care experts)?

When you are finished with your interview, it is important that you feel that your attorney is qualified to represent you, that your attorney believes your injuries and the extent of those injuries, and that your lawyer has instilled confidence in you that he or she will be looking out for your best interest.

At Charles G. Monnett III & Associates, we represent serious injury victims throughout the Carolinas. For information concerning our qualifications and the benefits we bestow upon our clients, please visit our Firm Overview page or contact us directly by calling us at 704-376-1911 in the Charlotte area or toll free at 1-800-977-3077, or by filling out our intake form on our Contact Us page. We provide free consultations and would be happy to answer any questions you may have or discuss your claim.