Things to Ask a Personal Injury Lawyer at the Initial Meeting

Christopher Earley | | General Massachusetts Personal Injury Information

Here are some things to ask when consulting with a personal injury lawyer:

  1. What percentage of the recovery will you take if there is a settlement or verdict? (33% is standard);
  2. Do you focus solely on personal injury cases, or do you take on other cases as well?
  3. How long have you been practicing law?
  4. Have you ever brought a case to trial?  If so, how many?  What was the result?
  5. Would it be you, or an associate, or a paralegal that would be handling my case?
  6. Have you ever worked on a case similar to mine, and if so, what was the result?
  7. Has a client ever sued you?
  8. Have you ever faced disciplinary charges?
  9. Do you have malpractice insurance?
  10. How much do you anticipate the expenses will be on the case?

These questions should get you started in choosing the right personal injury lawyer to represent you.

Author: Christopher Earley
Christopher Earley

Nearly twenty years ago when I opened my practice I decided to dedicate my career to advancing the rights of injury victims against powerful insurance companies. Personally, I find great satisfaction in helping good and honest people who have been wronged due to no fault of their own. I am really proud to have earned our clients’ hard-earned trust by running a law firm our clients can always count on to do the right thing.