Whenever a person has experienced some kind of personal injury, be it in an auto accident, workplace accident or beyond, a personal injury attorney should be hired to help fight for your rights to compensation for your lost wages and medical costs. At the same time, being injured can be a trying, confusing time. With the abundance of personal injury attorneys out there, it’s important to consider these key factors when hiring a personal injury attorney:
- Accessibility
Some injuries make it difficult or impossible to visit a personal injury attorney to discuss your options. When hiring a personal injury attorney, make note of how willing they are to communicate with you about your options beyond phone and email. Can they meet in person? Will they come to you? Do they respond in a timely, organized manner? How well a personal injury attorney communicates with you speaks volumes of how they will handle your case.
- Affordability
The old adage “you get what you pay for” does not strictly apply in terms of hiring a personal injury attorney. Every firm has its own method of charging its clients for service – the terms are extremely important to get up front. How much does their defense cost? Is it charged up front or off the back end? Not being clear about these factors could land you with an extremely high bill that you may be incapable of paying.
- Experience
Far and away the most important factor to take into consideration is experience. Most personal injury attorneys with extensive experience and a track record of won cases take pride in this fact. The best personal injury attorneys are solid members of their community with a strong desire to fight for their clients – with a reputation to prove it.
When seeking a personal injury attorney, never settle for less. Find an attorney who will fairly and strongly fight for your rights to compensation.
If you or someone you know is seeking a personal injury attorney in New Jersey or Philadelphia, contact a law firm that makes and exceeds the standards above – contact Richard A. Stoloff today to schedule a free consultation about your case.
The Law Offices of Richard A. Stoloff is dedicated to providing clients with the highest level of legal representation. Our record of positive results in complex cases has won the respect of our legal peers and the gratitude of our clients.
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