Hiring an attorney for the first time can be a difficult experience if you have never hired an attorney before. At Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas we understand that you may not know what to look for or what to ask. We are happy to discuss your options when you contact us at 909-982-0707 for a free legal consultation. In the meantime, keep reading to learn about five questions you may want to ask before choosing an attorney.
- What Types of Personal Injury Cases Do You Handle? There are many types of cases within the umbrella of personal injury law. Some attorneys focus on a single type of law while others offer assistance with anything. You just want to make sure that you are hiring someone with experience in your specific lane. For example, if you are filing a lawsuit due to a dog bite accident, it would not do any good to hire an attorney who specializes only in bike accident cases.
- Do I Have a Strong Case? During your free legal consultation, a personal injury attorney is making assumptions based on what you have told them. They should be able to offer you advice about how strong your case will be. This could be based on contingencies. For example, they may tell you that it is worth a certain amount if you can prove one aspect and another amount if you cannot.
- Are You Prepared to Take the Case to Court? More than 90% of cases are settled out of court. This is often to the advantage of the injured party because they get their money right away and they have assured a settlement. However, in some cases the insurance company will be unwilling to offer a fair amount. In these cases, you need an attorney who is willing to take the case to court.
- Do You Take Cases on a Contingency Basis? You want an attorney who is going to take your case on a contingency basis. This means that you will not have to pay them until they win your case. If they do not win the case then you do not have to pay them. This assures that you do not have to come up with money upfront and that your attorney has as much invested as you do – if they do not win then they do not get paid.
- What is Your History? A good attorney should be willing to share their history. What are some of the biggest cases they have won? What percentage do they win? When you contact Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas at 909-982-0707 for a free legal consultation we will be more than happy to discuss our history with you.
