If your loved one died after sustaining unanticipated, preventable injuries, your family might be entitled to compensation for the resulting damages. Chances are you have never needed a wrongful death attorney, though, and don’t know what qualities to look for. Fortunately, narrowing down the choices is simple. Just keep the following questions in mind during any consultations. 

3 Questions to Ask a Potential Wrongful Death Attorney

1. How Much of Your Casework Involves Wrongful Death Law?

A firm that has a dozen or more practice areas may not spend a considerable amount of time resolving cases that fall under a specific practice. When your family’s financial security is threatened, you deserve someone who has extensive experience navigating the wrongful death claims process. This will give your family the best chance of receiving proper compensation. 

2. How Long Have You Been Practicing Law?

A wrongful death attorney who has been practicing for a long time will naturally have more relevant experience than someone just starting out. Although every situation is different, seeking counsel from someone who has decades of experience will ensure you receive guidance from a lawyer who has resolved claims similar to yours.  

3. What Is Your Fee Structure?

Asking about a firm’s fee structure will reveal how much counsel may cost and how reputable the practice is. Avoid lawyers who offer to take the case for a low, flat rate — it means they value quantity over quality when it comes to their casework. As a result, they are less likely to give you claim the attention it deserves should any disputes or issues arise. Instead, look for someone who will work for a contingency fee, which means if the case does not result in a payout, you do not have to pay for their counsel. 

The legal team at Skinner & Associates, L.L.C. in Galesburg, IL, is committed to helping those who have suffered a tragedy recover what is rightfully theirs. Led by Attorney Jim Skinner, who has more than two decades of experience, this firm has the resources to secure sizable settlements and verdicts on behalf of innocent accident victims and their loved ones. Clients have enough to worry about in the wake of a trauma, so they offer home and hospital visits for additional convenience. To schedule your initial consultation with a compassionate, wrongful death attorney, fill out the form online or call (309) 343-9964.