If you’re in need of legal representation, asking the right questions will help you determine if your personal injury attorney is ideal for handling your case. Your initial consultation is both for you to determine the qualifications of the attorney and for the attorney to evaluate your case. The questions below will help you decide if they’re right for you.

4 Questions to Ask Your Prospective Personal Injury Attorney

1. What Experience Do They Have In Your Type of Case?

A personal injury attorney may specialize in a specific type of case, such as dog bites or medical malpractice. Make sure your attorney has handled cases that are similar to yours. For instance, if you were injured in an auto accident, someone who specializes in product liability may not be right for you.

2. How Much Compensation Will You Get?

This question will likely not receive a precise estimate. If the attorney offers a guaranteed amount or promises that you will win your case, it’s time to move on. A reputable attorney will be unable to guarantee a win. Instead, they might offer a percentage they believe your case has a chance of winning. They can also draw on past experiences to give a ballpark estimate of possible compensation.

3. Who Will Be Involved in the Case?

A number of attorneys, paralegals, and support staff are often involved in a case. Often, the added help assists in lowering costs. Find out in advance who will be involved, when you can expect progress reports on your case, and how your bill will reflect this.

4. How You Will be Billed?

While you will more than likely be paying a contingency fee, or a percentage, of your final court award, be sure that this will be the case. Also, ask the percentage rate you will be charged and whether legal fees will be deducted “off the top” or in advance. If the legal fees are deducted first, the attorney’s contingency will be less than it would be if they were to take the contingency first. For this reason, how you are charged is as important as how much you are charged.

The Finkelstein Law Firm handles accident and injury cases throughout the Goshen, NY, area. If you’re in need of a personal injury attorney, you can rely on the firm’s legal team to help you collect the damages you’re entitled. To learn more about their expertise in handling personal injury claims, browse their website. To arrange an initial consultation, call them at (845) 294-9003.