What Questions should you ask your Louisville Personal Injury Attorney before hiring them?

Making the decision to hire a Louisville Personal Injury Attorney is an important one, but can also be very difficult. Most likely at the time you are looking to hire a Louisville Attorney, you are also recovering from an automobile accident, dealing with the death of a loved one or personal injury.

Here are some questions you should consider asking your Louisville Personal Injury Attorney before hiring him:

1. What are your specializations?
2. Have you handled cases like mine before? How often, and what was the outcome(s)?
3. Will you be the only attorney to work on my case or is there a team?
4. Who else may I come in contact with as we prepare?
5. How long will it take for this case to be resolved?
6. What kind of fees should I expect?
7. What can I do to improve my case, or be more helpful to you?
8. How will you keep me informed about the progress of my case, and how often?
9. If I need to reach you, approximately how long will it take for you to return my call?
10. If you are unavailable or on vacation, will there be someone available for me to speak with?
11. Will my case likely go to trial? What should I expect at a trial?
12. If we disagree on a settlement offer, how do we move forward?

Do keep in mind that many attorneys cannot provide client references due to state confidentiality laws, however, they may be able to provide you with references from their colleagues, so don’t be afraid to ask.

Before your first visit to a Louisville Personal Injury Attorney, make note of these questions and any other questions you can think of that will help you with your decision. When attending your first visit, be sure to bring a pad and pen to take notes during the visit. Your Louisville Personal Injury Attorney expects that you will have many questions, since most likely this is your first experience with the legal system.

Schedule your free initial consultation to discuss your case with Louisville personal injury attorney, Richard Breen, at 2950 Breckenridge Lane Suite 3, Louisville, KY 40220 if you are in a car accident.  You can call at 502-473-0579.