What Should You Expect During an Initial Consultation With a Personal Injury Attorney?

If you’ve been injured because of someone else’s negligence, one of the first things you should do is find a personal injury attorney who can help you recover the compensation you deserve. But, before you begin officially working with an attorney, you will most likely meet with him or her to discuss your case in more detail. What happens during this initial consultation with a personal injury attorney? Here’s what you should expect:

Talk About Your Case

First and foremost, a personal injury attorney will ask you questions about what happened so he can determine if he thinks you have a strong case. You should expect to answer questions related to the accident, your injuries, evidence you have gathered, and medical treatments you have received. It’s recommended that you bring any relevant documentation to this consultation so the attorney can review it. This can include medical records, photographs of your injuries or the accident scene, and a police report.

An attorney will also want to know whether you have talked to anyone else about what happened. For example, if you have given an official statement to your insurance company about a car accident, the attorney will need to know this.

Provide You With Legal Advice

You will also receive legal advice during your consultation with a personal injury attorney. For instance, if you have been involved in a car accident, an attorney may explain how you should be documenting expenses and carefully following your doctor’s orders. He may also advise you to stay off of social media and wait until you have officially started working with an attorney before you talk to the insurance company.

Discussion of Possible Outcomes

After learning more about your situation, the attorney will go over possible outcomes of your case. For example, he may go over the difference between settling out of court and taking the case to trial. He may also ask you which outcome you would prefer. Some people do not want to go through the hassle of a trial, so it’s important for an attorney to know this upfront.

Introduction to the Law Firm

If the attorney is interested in taking your case, he may try to persuade you to work with him by telling you a bit about his law firm. This is a great way for you to learn more about the people you will work with and what sets them apart from other lawyers in the community. You should use this as an opportunity to ask about the attorney’s experience handling cases similar to yours. If he doesn’t have any experience in this particular area, he’s not the right attorney for your case.

Now that you know what to expect, it’s time to schedule your initial consultation with a personal injury attorney. Contact experienced attorney James Rush at Rush Injury Law today to set up a free consultation regarding your case. To get in touch with our law office, call 415-897-4801 or fill out the online form on our website, www.rushinjurylaw.com .