If you or someone you love has been injured due to the negligence of someone else, then a California personal injury attorney may be able to help you recover damages and medical expenses you’re entitled to. However, finding the right attorney is paramount. Not all attorneys can provide you with the best representation and the best representation is necessary to get the best possible outcome. Here are five things you should look for before hiring a personal injury attorney.
- Chose an attorney who has experience with your particular type of case
- Check out testimonials and peer reviews
- Insist on a free initial consultation
- In most cases you’re looking for an attorney who works on contingency
- Work with an attorney you trust
Not all personal injury cases are created equal. For example, if you need an automobile accident attorney you wouldn’t want to hire someone who works primarily on burn injuries. The professionals at Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas have handled thousands of cases and work with a wide range of personal injury cases.
It’s one thing for an attorney to swear they’ll provide exceptional representation to you, but it’s another for them to be able to back it up. First, check out the testimonials of the attorney you’re considering. Your goal is to find an attorney with a wide range of testimonials that are detailed about why the person writing them would recommend their attorney. Then check out peer reviews. These can be even more powerful because an attorney’s peers are more familiar with what it takes to be a consistently successful attorney.
A free initial consultation is a must, for a number of reasons. Most notably, you shouldn’t have to pay an attorney before you’re even sure if they’re the right choice. Some law firms do charge a fee for a consultation, which often leaves potential clients feeling stuck. They’ve already paid for the consultation and so they don’t want to walk away from that attorney and feel like they’ve paid for nothing.
Though there are a few exceptions, you’ll almost always want to choose a personal injury attorney in California who works on contingency. This means that the only time – and the only way – you pay is if your attorney secures a judgment or settlement for you. They’ll cover court costs and all costs of litigation. This not only gives you the confidence that they’re going to work as hard as possible – because they have as much at stake as you do – but it ensures you’re out nothing out of pocket.
It’s important to be practical but it’s also important to trust your gut. Remember that if you choose an attorney and they take your case, you’ll be working with them closely for some time to come. You want an attorney who will return your calls, who makes you feel that they value your time, and who listens to what you have to say.
At Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas we are dedicated to providing the best possible legal representation. We’ve been supporting clients just like you since 1987 and we welcome you to your free initial consultation. Call us today at 909-982-0707.
