The Benefits of Finding an Experienced Firm

Nobody wants to be the victim of a personal injury.  However, if you or a loved one experiences an injury and are seeking compensation, you will need to find a law firm that will suit your needs.  If you choose to give the lowest bidder a shot at your case, it may save you some money in the short-term, but you can risk losing significant compensation you may have been rightly owed.  When seeking an injury law firm, experience is one of the most important qualities you should look for to get maximum compensation. 

What will an experienced firm do differently?

If you are seeking a personal injury law firm, be aware that some practices will call themselves trial lawyers but they are rarely involved in court trying cases.  An experienced firm will have trial lawyers who are regularly practicing in the courtroom and have the successful track record to show for it. 

Another key area is that an experienced firm has an established network of resources and relationships to facilitate their cases.  When a firm has been practicing in personal injury law for a long time, they should have good relationships with the insurance companies against whom they litigate.  This means that when a case is brought to them, the insurance company knows the firm, knows the firm’s experience, reputation and successes, and can conclude that the client’s case is valid.  In addition to insurance companies, a law firm sometimes has to either retain the services of people outside the law firm to support their cases, such as accident reconstructionists, subject matter experts, etc.  An experienced litigation attorney will know who the right people to call for your special case. 

It is important to “put the lawyer on the spot” when interviewing lawyers for a serious personal injury case.  You certainly will not hire a home builder without asking about his prior experience.  Although many cases are settled confidentially, lawyers should feel free to tell you about their past experiences and their successes — and this is something we believe you should strongly consider when you are selecting a law firm for a significant personal injury case. To verify if your firm has a great track record, ask your personal injury law firm to provide you with a list of the verdicts and settlements they’ve won including the dollar amount.  By merely comparing these lists to other firms you can get a clear picture of what firms are experienced. 

Other Instances where you are highly recommended to speak to an experienced injury lawyer:

• Burn Injuries that can be caused from auto accidents, gasoline spills, explosions, steam or hot water, defective products, building fires, industrial or electrical accidents. 
• Construction accidents due to falls, chemical exposure, nail gun injuries, electrocution, burns, or being hit by equipment or falling objects.
• Dangerous Drugs- where the marketed drug in question was defective at the time it was sold.
• Medical Malpractice- If you or a loved one has sustained personal injuries due to medical malpractice, it is highly recommended that you speak with an experienced injury lawyer.
• Product liability involving traditional retail products (automobiles, medical devices, electrical machinery, etc.).
  Product liability involving non-traditional products (siding on houses, defective air/heating systems, etc.).

This article was provided by Henry Spiegel Milling LLP, 866-959-3877.