Choosing an attorney to represent you after your car accident is a momentous decision. You need to know that your lawyer is both up to the job and committed to providing top-notch customer service to you. However, you do not have a long period of time to settle on a lawyer for your case. It is essential that you hit the ground running when trying to select an attorney.
Your Attorney Is Your Partner Throughout the Case
Your relationship with your attorney is, at its core, a partnership. The two of you would need to work together throughout the duration of your case. Although you are attorney is both the “public face” of your case and the fighter that the insurance company sees, you would be working together closely behind the scenes. You would need to make key legal decisions in your case with the help of your lawyer.
You Can Question Your Lawyer During the Consultation
You would likely make your judgment about an individual attorney during the course of your free initial consultation. While your lawyer may listen to you and explain the legal process, it is also up to you to ask questions. Not only do you want to learn about your lawyer’s experience, but you also need to know how they will work with you while your case is pending.
The last thing that you want is to have to chase down your attorney during your car accident case. Thus, you need to work with a lawyer who is responsive to you and your concerns. You should ask many questions about the level of service that they provide. Make sure to ask specific questions, as opposed to ones that require a yes or no answer. Any lawyer will tell you that they provide excellent service, but some are not able to describe exactly what they can do to make your life easier.
Understand Your Attorney’s Trial Experience
In addition, you should also know about your attorney’s experience and background. Here, the key thing that you are looking for is that your attorney has experience in the courtroom. Although most car accident cases will be settled without the need for a full trial, there is always the potential that your claim may eventually go in front of a jury. What really persuades the insurance company that you mean business is when you face them with a lawyer who they know will not hesitate to take the case to court.
Further, you also want to learn about your attorney’s litigation style. some lawyers are more likely than others to settle nearly all of their car accident cases. In itself, settlement is not necessarily a bad thing, but your attorney also needs to know how and when to be aggressive in your case.
Know What to Ask When Speaking with a Lawyer
When you speak to an attorney for the very first time, you should come prepared with a list of questions to ask them. If you are not able to compose this list on your own, have a close friend or family member help you. While an attorney would certainly answer any follow-up questions that you have, it helps to know whether you want to hire a particular lawyer right after the free initial consultation.
Contact the Virginia Beach Car Accident Lawyers at Anchor Legal Group, PLLC
The Virginia Beach car accident lawyers at Anchor Legal Group, PLLC are here when you need us. To schedule a free consultation, call us today at 757-LAW-0000 or contact us online. Located in Virginia Beach, we serve clients in Chesapeake, Norfolk, Suffolk, Portsmouth, Newport News, Hampton, Williamsburg, and Eastern Shore, Virginia.