Tips for Working Effectively with Your Attorney

Thursday, November 24, 2016

Tips for Working Effectively with Your Attorney

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

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Once you have hired an attorney for your personal injury case, you will work closely with him or her and the team to reach a settlement with the defense. There are some issues, however, that you and your attorney must first iron out to get the most out of your relationship together. These hurdles are what will ultimately determine how efficient your relationship is.

Main Considerations and Concerns

You will have decisions to make during your case. Most of these critical questions should be decided ahead of time with your attorney, such as:

  • How you will handle ongoing expenses associated with your injury.
  • How quickly your case may be resolved.
  • The amount of time you are expected to contribute to the case.
  • What your ideal settlement amount is and when to accept a settlement offer.

Answering these questions requires that you hire an attorney who you trust, and one who you can talk to easily. If you cannot openly discuss concerns with your attorney, you may not be able to resolve your case as quickly as you hope.

The Use of Experts and Investigators

Your attorney may need to hire outside experts or investigators to add evidence and strengthen your case. In the event that this occurs, you may encounter additional costs. Experts and investigators are not typically on the payroll of your attorney’s office. Therefore, they have their own costs.

It is best to request that your attorney not use an expert without consulting you first. That way, you do not have added costs to your case.

Keeping in Touch

You and your attorney should stay in touch continuously throughout the case, but you must realize that these things take time. You should not call every few days demanding answers, because there may not be any.

You should, however, check in regularly with your attorney’s office for updates. Also, request a rough schedule from your attorney about what he or she expects to occur next.

Discussing Settlement

The biggest discussion that you will have with an attorney will involve your settlement. You and your attorney should agree on an ideal settlement amount before negotiations with the defense begin. You must also consider how quickly you need a settlement and how long you are willing to wait for the ideal amount.

Work with a Qualified Personal Injury Attorney Today

A good attorney will have open discussions with you frequently during your case. Not only will you meet with your attorney during the initial consultation, but you should have follow up discussions that keep you up-to-date to ensure that you and your attorney are on the same page.

Sometimes, it comes down to the caliber of attorney. If you want a great experience and a settlement amount that ensures that you receive funds for your costs, contact a personal injury attorney in Chicago who will work as your injury advocate.

Schedule a consultation now with the team at Malman Law by calling us or requesting more information online.

Steve Malman

Malman Law’s founder Attorney Steven Malman has over 30 years of experience handling personal injury, nursing home, medical malpractice, truck accidents, car accidents, premises liability, construction, and workers’ compensation cases in Chicago, IL.

Years of experience: +30 years
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