Whether you were injured in a car accident, slipped and fell on a sidewalk, or got bitten by a dog, if it was someone else’s fault, you want them to pay for your damage and loss. How do you find the right legal representation? John Rorem, a personal injury lawyer in Gig Harbor, WA, understands your concerns. Here, he offers tips on choosing the lawyer that will help you get the settlement you deserve.

3 Tips to Find a Personal Injury Lawyer

Personal Referrals & Legal Resources

Talk to people you know and trust about lawyers they know and have hired. Family, friends, and lawyers who practice in other subject areas are good referral sources for personal injury attorneys.The American Bar Association, Washington State Bar Association, American Association for Justice, and local bar associations are also valuable sources for personal injury lawyer listings and background information. Plan to interview at least three attorneys before you decide to hire one.

Lawyer Interviews

Be sure to tell the personal injury lawyers you interview which associations or clients referred you, so they can thank them for the recommendations. Ask how much of their practice is devoted to personal injury cases and whether they tend to represent injured individuals or insurance companies. Inquire about how many cases like yours the firm has handled, and the outcomes. Although no two cases are alike, this information helps you gauge their effectiveness.

Settlement & Trial

Explain what you want and ask the lawyer what you can expect as an outcome. Most cases are settled out of court, but yours may not, so find out whether the personal injury lawyers have jury trial experience in your type of case. Ask whether other attorneys or staff will work on your case, trial or not. If the answer is yes, request to meet them.

Attorney John Rorem offers personal injury clients more than 50 years of experience in the local courts. His deep knowledge of the law, the judges, insurance company defense counsel, and the community enable him to produce positive results for his clients whether cases settle or go to trial.  

Before you hire a personal injury lawyer, meet John Rorem, in Gig Harbor, WA. Call (253) 858-5358 for your free consultation appointment. Visit Attorney Rorem’s website for more information about his services, and keep up with him on Facebook.