The Top Questions to Ask When Hiring a Personal Injury Law Firm

Posted by Tim O’Hare on March 26th, 2019

Driving in the Dallas area can be dangerous. Whether you need an attorney for a car accident, personal injury, or wrongful death, you want to be sure you’re getting the right law firm for your needs. Once you get the top prospects together, you’ll need to ask key questions of each one. It’s common practice for attorneys to provide free initial consultations either over the phone or in person.

1.    How many cases have they handled like yours?
You’ll not only want to know how many they’ve handled, but what the track record is for success, especially with car accidents or personal injury cases.

2.    Does the firm have referrals from happy and satisfied clients, and will they provide written references from past clients?
You don’t want a firm with a lot of unhappy or dissatisfied clients. Usually, written references can also be found on the firm’s website or Facebook page.

3.    Who will be working on your case and will they consistently keep you informed?
You want to create working relationships with the people on your case and to be kept informed of all progress throughout the process.

4.    Does the firm provide details on how your claim is handled?
It’s important to know the step-by-step process of your case.

5.    Will the firm give you a statement of client’s rights?
Make sure to read through this and ask any questions you may have.

6.    How long has the attorney assigned to you been in practice?
Having an attorney with years of experience is better, depending on the complexity of your case.

7.    What are the associated fees and how do they get structured?
A higher fee doesn’t always mean a more qualified law firm.

8.    Does your assigned attorney or others at the firm belong to any trial associations?
This can be an excellent way to judge whether your attorney is qualified.

Asking these questions will help you hire a law firm that has the legal skills and personal qualities to best meet your legal needs.

About the Author

At The Law Offices of Tim O’Hare,we have successfully resolved many kinds of Personal Injury cases for clients throughout Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas and across the United States since the firm was founded. Our attorneys have an average of over 20 years of experience in Personal Injury Law, and we are passionate about helping clients and fighting for their rights. Tim O’Hare, our founder, has been recognized by D Magazine as one of the Best Personal Injury Lawyers in Dallas.