An excellent personal injury lawyer not only builds a strong case for you, they speak on your behalf in settlement negotiations. You want a professional who has the knowledge and experience to represent you with confidence—but how can you be sure the person you hire is up to the task? Ask potential accident attorneys these five questions.  

Queries for Potential Personal Injury Lawyers 

1. Do You Have Experience in This Type of Injury?

Look for someone who focuses on personal injury issues, in particular your type of case. This field of law is diverse and can encompass medical malpractice, dog bites, and car accidents—to name a few. Find out how many issues like yours they’ve handled previously.

2. What Ratio of Cases Have You Settled?

It’s often preferable to settle out of court because you will get your money sooner and are guaranteed a payout. This isn’t necessarily true if you go to trial. For those a lawyer did take to court, find out how many they won for an idea of their track record.

3. Can You Provide References?

Talking to former clients can give you an idea of what a working relationship with the law firm will look like. A reputable lawyer will be happy to provide references. Many even include testimonials on their websites.

4. Who Will Work on the Case?

Will the attorney you are speaking with actually be on your file or will they give it to a junior team member? You deserve to know who will be handling your sensitive paperwork. Also, establish who the contact person will be for all communications and how to best reach them.

5. Are You in Good Professional Standing?

If a personal injury lawyer has been subject to disciplinary actions by legal or ethics committees, find out why. This can be a red flag regarding not only their abilities but also their reputation. 

Kidwell & Gallagher LTD of Elko provides residents throughout the state of Nevada with reliable legal counsel backed by 20 years of experience. Their trustworthy reputation has even earned them “Top One Percent” recognition from the National Association of Distinguished Counsel. They will handle your case professionally while still taking the time to get to know you personally—as the testimonials from former clients on their website show. To request a consultation with a personal injury lawyer, call (775) 738-1000 today.