How to Avoid Making Mistakes When Picking a Personal Injury Attorney

Choosing an attorney can be a daunting process, especially if it’s your first time. Unfortunately, Google does not narrow down the search results to an attorney that is the best fit for you. You’re on your own for this one.

You’re going to have to do the research. You’re going to have to hunt for an attorney who won’t forget you, take advantage of you, and who has the right experience.

How do you do that?

Here are five steps that can help you separate the cream from the crop.

1. Don’t Choose a Large Firm Based on the Hype

When it comes to choosing a personal injury law firm, it is easy to get wrapped up in the hype behind the name. However, sometimes choosing a bigger company isn’t the best way to go.

Usually, bigger companies have tons of other, bigger clients, and your case can get pushed to the side. Personal attention is critical and sometimes only the smaller, more boutique firms can give that to you. You need a lawyer who is responsive and dedicated.

2. Don’t Choose an Attorney Based on the Price

Sometimes choosing an attorney because they are cheaper will cost you more in the end. Usually, cheaper attorneys lack the experience to help you with your case. Choose an attorney you know you can trust, whom you know has to ability to help you win your case. Experience matters.

3. Do Your Background Checks

The minute you walk into a firm, there might be posters on the wall and brochures on the desks, all repeating the grocery list of credentials you have already seen on their website. This can be quite overwhelming, but might not actually tell you anything useful.

Do your own research. Look at reviews from objective sites like Yelp, Avvo or Super Lawyers.

4. Hire an Attorney that Has Extensive Experience in Your Situation

Not all attorneys are well informed on every case under the sun. Try to find a personal injury attorney that has dealt with a case specifically like yours. It will feel a lot more comforting to know that your attorney has handled similar cases.

5. Trust Your Gut

When you initially visit an attorney, they like to make you feel like you should look no further. However, if they make you feel intimidated or uncomfortable, look further.

Trust your gut. You should not feel like just another client to them. Look for an attorney that makes you feel like your case is important, and that they will do whatever they can to help you win.

Hopefully, these five steps will help you avoid picking the wrong attorney. The repair cost of picking the wrong lawyer is pricey. Do your homework, but most importantly, don’t leave your future in the wrong hands.

Call Power Legal Group today for a free consultation. There’s no charge to talk with us about your case, and there’s no obligation to hire us if we’re not the right firm for you!

800-323-POWER (7693)