When you've suffered due to the carelessness of someone else, your personal injury lawyer might be the only person in your corner. Because their advocacy can be so powerful, who you choose as your legal representative can be an incredibly important decision. Before making your selection, schedule consultations with several law firms and be prepared to ask questions.

4 Questions to Ask a Personal Injury Lawyer

1. What Percentage of Your Practice Is Devoted to Personal Injury?

Pursuing damages for victims of negligence requires a specialized set of skills and in-depth, specific experience. Whenever possible, you'll want to find a legal team that focuses on personal injury cases and has successfully handled cases like yours in the past.

2. What Expenses Will I Have?

Most personal injury lawyers work on a contingency basis, meaning they only collect compensation if they succeed in getting you a settlement. However, you might have to pay some court filing costs and other fees upfront. Before hiring a lawyer, find out how much you'll be responsible for.

3. What Outcome Do You Expect?

Of course, no reputable attorney will ever guarantee a particular outcome. However, based on their experience and what they know of the law, the legal professionals with whom you're meeting should give you a fairly good idea of your most likely outcomes.

4. Do You Anticipate Any Problems?

After reviewing the facts of your case, the lawyer should be able to predict any problems they might experience pursuing justice on your behalf. If they do see anything, ask how they intend to handle it, and what other information they might need.

With over 90 years' combined experience and a reputation for providing the customer service you would expect at a small firm, the personal injury lawyers at Agee Clymer Mitchell & Portman are committed to providing results for clients in the Jackson, OH, area. Visit their website to learn more about their personal injury services, keep up on Facebook, or call (740) 288-2323 for a consultation today.