Struggling to find the right lawyer for your car accident case can feel like an uphill battle. The nuances of personal injury law can be complex, and knowing what to ask potential attorneys is crucial. In this episode, we dive deep into what makes a strong attorney-client relationship in the context of car accidents. You’ll learn why it’s critical to select a lawyer who specializes in this field and how their expertise can shape the outcome of your case.
We discuss essential questions that every client should ask, including those about fees, communication, and their attorney's success rate. Each question is designed to help you gauge whether a particular lawyer is the right fit for your needs, as well as to inform you about potential challenges ahead. Additionally, we discuss key indicators that may signal when a lawyer might not be the right choice, empowering you to make informed decisions.
With practical tips and real insights, this episode serves as your essential guide to navigating the challenging landscape of hiring a personal injury lawyer. Whether you or a loved one has experienced a car accident, understanding the legal landscape and who to enlist for help can provide peace of mind in uncertain times. Don't hesitate—arm yourself with the knowledge to choose wisely, and share this episode with others in need of clarity. Subscribe, leave a review, and reach out for your free consultation with Buttafuoco and Associates today!
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Episode Transcript
How to choose the right lawyer for your car
accident case and the keyquestions to ask.
Welcome to Ask your InjuryLawyers podcast featuring
Buttafuoco and Associates,hosted by Rob Taramina,
discussing how to find the rightattorney for your car accident
case and why hiring the rightlawyer can make or break your
case.
First, let's discuss whychoosing the right lawyer
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matters.
Not all personal injury lawyersare the same.
They don't have the sameexperience, they don't have the
same approach, but yet bothexperience and approach matter.
Now, how a strong legal teamcan maximize your compensation
and navigate insurance tacticsalso matters, and it should
matter to you when consideringwho you should hire to represent
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you for your car accident orany type of injury case.
Now here are some of the topquestions, because I know this
is where a lot of people who arein a moment of tragedy they're
in a car accident or they'rehurt due to the negligence of
another and they're confused andthey're like what should I be
asking?
Maybe they're getting inundatedby a lot of phone calls.
Well, let me arm you with someof the top questions you should
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be asking when trying to hire,find and hire the right attorney
for your potential case.
The first question that youshould ask is do you specialize
in car accident cases?
Now, some lawyers handlemultiple types of cases, but you
want someone who's a specialist.
The importance of choosingsomeone with a strong track
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record in personal injury law.
Second question you want to askhow many car accident cases
have you handled?
Experience matters whennegotiating with insurance
companies and in court, so youwant to look for a lawyer with a
history of winning cases thatare similar to the case that you
have.
The third question what areyour fees and do you work on a
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contingency basis?
Now, most personal injurylawyers will work on what's
called a contingency fee.
Basically, if they don't win,there is no fee Understanding
potential cost.
Before committing, you want tobe fully aware of what you're
getting yourself into.
Number four how will youcommunicate with me throughout
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my case?
Now, some lawyers, some lawfirms, will leave clients in the
dark and they'll just make surethat you get just like sort of
like these regular updates.
You want to ask about directaccess to your lawyer, versus
communicating just to randomstaff or communicating just to a
random portal.
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You want access to the personand to the people that are
handling your particular case.
Number five what is your successrate in car accident cases.
This is in the event that youhave had a car accident.
Past performance can indicatepotential future results.
You want to be wary of lawyerswho dodge this question or lack
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trial experience.
That is a red flag.
Number six will my case go totrial, and are you prepared for
that?
Some lawyers only settle cases.
Make sure the lawyer that youhire is ready to fight if
necessary.
The benefits of hiring a firmwith a strong litigation
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experience will make a bigdifference in your potential
case.
Another question is what is mycase worth?
No lawyer can guarantee anamount, but they can provide a
general range based on the factsthat are presented to them.
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Factors that affect case valuecould be medical expenses, lost
wages, pain and suffering.
The eighth question is who willactually handle my case?
This is an important one.
Some firms pass cases to juniorlawyers.
Make sure you know who'srepresenting you.
Ask if your attorney will bepersonally involved in
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negotiations and courtproceedings.
Now here's some red flags thatyou should be watching out for.
Number one lawyers who makeunrealistic promises or
guarantee specific outcomes.
Number two firms that chargeupfront fees for personal injury
cases.
And number three attorneys whoare difficult to reach or avoid
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answering direct questions.
Now, what about?
What should you do beforehiring a lawyer?
Well, here's three things.
Number one research onlinereviews and testimonials of the
law firm that you're consideringto hire.
Number three ask for referencesfrom past clients.
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An experienced law firm willhave a history of past clients
that you'll be able to connectwith and understand whether or
not this would be a good fit foryou moving forward.
Number three schedule a freeconsultation to get a feel for
how they handle the cases, tolook at their office, to speak
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with their staff.
Here's a few call to actionthings that I want you to leave
with after listening to today'sepisode.
If you're looking for a trusted, experienced car accident
attorney, contact Buttafuoco andAssociates for a free
consultation by calling1-800-NOW-HURT.
Also, I would really encourageeveryone to subscribe to this
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particular show so that you canbe armed with more information
and more resources, so that whenyou're in a position when you
might be in an unfortunateposition to need an attorney,
we're right here to help guideyou with incredible amount of
resources through the entireprocess.
And also, don't keep it toyourself.
Share this episode to helpothers make informed legal
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decisions.
Thank you so much for tuning intoday's podcast.
With Buttafuoco and Associates,we're helping accident victims
rebuild their lives.
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