How to Choose a Personal Injury Lawyer - Finding a Personal Injury Lawyer to Help you Receive Compensation

How to Choose a Personal Injury Lawyer - Finding a Personal Injury Lawyer to Help you Receive Compensation

Hiring the right personal injury lawyer is key to obtaining fair compensation for injuries sustained in an accident. Locating the right accident lawyer at the outset can make the difference between obtaining a settlement or not. If you choose the wrong lawyer, your personal injury claim will be more stressful. Like hiring any professional, hiring an injury lawyer that is willing to communicate with you is important.

Doing an Internet search for personal injury lawyers will result in thousands of choices, all of whom are looking to gain your business. There is no shortage of personal injury lawyers or claims they make.

The process of locating the right personal injury lawyer for you can be frustrating. Here are some suggestions on how to make your decision:

1. Is the lawyer licenced to practice law in Ontario? You can check this by going to the Law Society of Upper Canada’s web site - www.lsuc.on.ca and doing a simple search.

2. Does the lawyer focus his law practice on personal injury matters? It is always preferred to hire a lawyer that focuses on accident and personal injury cases.

3. Is the lawyer prepared to meet you in person? If so, a face to face meeting provides you with a great opportunity to determine if you can get along with the lawyer.

4. Will the lawyer agree to work on a No Win - No Fee basis or will s/he require a monetary deposit of funds at the outset of your claim? Most injured persons cannot afford to pay a lawyer $250-$350 per hour and prefer a No Win Until There is a Settlement basis. At Plant Quinn Thiele LLP, we believe in access to justice and we are prepared to get paid at the end, only if you receive compensation for your personal injury claims.

5. Will the lawyer meet with you right away? If you've been injured in an accident, you should receive legal advice from a qualified and experienced personal injury lawyer as soon as possible after your accident to ensure that you receive fair compensation you deserve.

6. At the meeting, does the lawyer appear confident? Your case is much too important to entrust to a lawyer who does not inspire your confidence.

7. Can the lawyer indicate the types of success s/he has had with prior claims?

8. Will the lawyer show his credentials? At Plant Quinn Thiele LLP, our experience and qualifications are posted on our web site.

9. Is the lawyer up front on how much the process will cost you - will s/he put it in writing? In many cases, you will not have to pay your injury lawyer unless you receive a settlement. Ask if the lawyer is prepared to put this agreement in writing. At Plant Quinn Thiele LLP, we put it in writing.

10. Is your lawyer prepared to answer all of your questions at the initial interview? Being able to ask questions and get answers will help relieve part of the stress of the process of proceeding with a personal injury claim. If your lawyer is prepared to answer your questions at the initial meeting, s/he will likely be available during the conduct of your case to answer any other questions you may have.

These are some of the things to consider when choosing a personal injury lawyer.

If you need a personal injury lawyer, contact Marc Quinn at 613-315-HURT or 613-315-4878 for a free consultation. Ottawa Personal Injury Law Firm.