Questions to Ask Your Personal Injury Lawyer

Friday, December 10, 2010

Questions to Ask Your Personal Injury Lawyer

Written by Malman Law, reviewed by Steve J. Malman.

1. 1. What is your fee? Many personal injury lawyers in Chicago are willing to work for what is commonly referred to as a contingency fee. This means that there are no costs to you unless you receive compensation for your injuries. Additionally, most Chicago injury attorneys do not expect to be paid until after you receive compensation.

1. 1. How much experience does your firm have? It is important to select a personal injury lawyer in Chicago that has extensive experience with personal injury law. Additionally, it is helpful when they have experience with your specific type of personal injury (worker’s compensation, traumatic brain injury, nursing home negligence or abuse, etc.).

1. What is your success rate? Find out how many cases a potential personal injury lawyer in Chicago has handled, and how many of those have been successfully settled or awarded compensation. It is also interesting to know what the average award amount is for similar cases to yours, based on the Chicago injury lawyer’s past experience.

There are so many options when it comes to finding a personal injury lawyer in Chicago, it can seem overwhelming. The above three questions will help you qualify – and disqualify – potential Chicago injury attorneys and find the one that is right for you.