You may hear the term “injury lawyer” thrown around when you seek help. A personal injury attorney handles personal injury cases, but even they have certain types of cases that they regularly handle. It is imperative to find someone with the right background in trucking.
Experience with road accidents
Find a lawyer who has experience with traffic accidents. This is more than someone with car accident experience; the injuries and damage from truck accidents are much worse than the damage from most car accidents. The truck industry is subject to different regulations than passenger cars. Trucks present a unique set of hazards and can involve multiple parties, including drivers, transport companies, maintenance facilities and owners. Ask the lawyer specifically what his background is in the field of truck incidents.
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Unforeseen expenses
Lawyers usually handle personal injury cases on a contingency basis. This means that instead of charging you an hourly rate, the attorney gets a percentage of the amount you receive in a settlement or lawsuit. The attorney’s percentage typically starts at about 33%, but will be higher as the case progresses to a lawsuit or lawsuit, to reflect the extra work the attorney does on your behalf. If your attorney can’t recover money, you won’t owe any legal fees.
You will also likely be responsible for out-of-pocket costs, such as court fees, expert witness fees, and copy costs. In many cases, the costs will be settled at the end against any recovery you receive. Depending on the attorney and the case, you may have to pay fees even if you lose.
Most personal injury attorneys offer a free consultation to discuss your case and explain their fee structure. After choosing an attorney, you should receive a written contingency agreement to sign. Read it carefully and ask as many questions as necessary so that you understand what you will be paying.
Compatibility
It is important that you feel that you can talk to the lawyer. Your lawyer is part of your recovery team and has access to a lot of personal information. You want someone you trust and feel you can disclose any information to and they will understand and be on your side. If you feel like the lawyer is talking to you during the consultation, this is probably a good indication that they are not the lawyer for you.
Taste Experience
Find a lawyer who has litigation experience. Some attorneys will focus on getting settlements from the insurance company quickly. This requires the least amount of work for them to do. You want someone who is willing to put in the resources to get you what you deserve, and who has the experience to fight for it and win in a court of law, if necessary.
Communicates well
When you talk to the lawyer, you should have a good understanding of what is going on. Lawyers who stick to lawyer jargon and don’t simplify the language may not be a good fit for you.
Also, ask the lawyer what the process is to keep you updated on the progress of the case. Many attorneys use paralegals and assistants to handle routine parts of the case, such as gathering documents, so it’s likely you’ll be dealing with both the office staff and the attorney. While it may not be relevant to update you on every little thing, you want an attorney who will make it a habit to update clients on the matter.
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