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How to Choose the Right Attorney for Your Case

Questions to Ask Your Potential Murrieta Personal Injury Attorney

Were you or a loved one injured in an accident? Not only have you experienced a traumatic event, but now you are left wondering what to do next. You are in pain, have hospital bills piling up, your property has been damaged and you may have been left unable to work. The negligence of another person has now caused you incredible stress, which only grows as you try to navigate your way through the process of filing a lawsuit. It is important to receive adequate compensation for your injuries and losses; however, there are several factors that go into account for these types of lawsuits that can be difficult to navigate. For this reason, it is usually a good idea to have an experienced and knowledgeable personal injury lawyer on your side fighting for your best interests.

The personal injury attorneys at our law firm have represented thousands of Murrieta auto accident victims and their family members since 1995. With dedicated, compassionate and aggressive representation, our attorneys can handle every aspect of your personal injury case, so you can focus on healing. If you or a loved one has been injured in a car, motorcycle, truck or bus accident, the following are five questions you should ask before choosing a lawyer to represent you.

Five Questions to Ask Before Hiring A Personal Injury Lawyer

● What Types of Cases Do You Handle?

Despite popular perception, personal injury is a complex, nuanced and difficult area of law. When going up against insurance adjusters and defense lawyers who fight personal injury claims on a daily basis, you need an attorney with just as much experience and dedication. He or she can help level the playing field — if not tip it in your favor. If an attorney tells you that personal injury is just a small part of his or her caseload, then you are likely better off with someone else.

● How Long Have You Been Representing Personal Injury Victims?

As a result of its complexity, personal injury is an area of law where experience is invaluable. Experienced attorneys have a better understanding of the laws and issues involved. They are also in a better position to effectively negotiate with insurance adjusters and defense lawyers trying to deny your claim. In fact, insurance companies keep track of personal injury lawyers’ success rates and they are more willing to settle when an experienced Murrieta personal injury attorney is involved in the case.

● Do You Have Experience With Insurance Defense?

In settlement negotiations and litigation, it is a substantial benefit to know what is in the opposing party’s playbook. Murrieta personal injury attorney Steven Gnau brings this experience to our law firm. He utilizes these litigation skills to his clients’ benefit when it comes to fighting for rightful financial compensation.

● Do You Charge for an Initial Consultation?

Some lawyers charge initial consultation fees. Sometimes these fees are used to support a slow practice; other times they are used to lure potential clients into feeling committed to hire the lawyer to represent them. At our law firm, your initial consultation is always free, and you are under absolutely no obligation whatsoever to hire one of our attorneys. Steve can sit down with you to discuss the details of your case and how he can help.

● What Do You Know About the Medical Aspects of Personal Injury Law?

Personal injury law is unique because it requires an in-depth understanding of complicated and constantly-evolving medical principles in addition to the relevant legal doctrines. You can be a personal injury attorney without studying the medicine behind personal injury claims, but you probably will not be as successful as an attorney who knows why injuries occur, how long they take to heal and what long-term implications they have for their victims. At our law firm, we pride ourselves on being some of the most knowledgeable in the business when it comes to understanding the medical aspects of clients’ injuries.

How Long Do I Have to Submit a Personal Injury Claim?

In California, personal injury claims must be made within two years of the injury as of 2018. While this may seem like more than enough time to find an attorney and begin your claim, it is important to weigh your options and decide sooner rather than later. The quicker you find an attorney who suits your needs, the faster he or she can begin collecting the necessary evidence to fight your case. By keeping the above questions in mind when making your decision, you can feel confident that you are being represented by someone who has your best interests in mind and the experience to get the job done.

Need Help Now? Contact Our Murrieta Personal Injury Attorney Today

To speak with our knowledgeable and dedicated personal injury attorneys and staff members, please contact us today online or call our firm at 951-370-1111. We offer completely free initial consultations and are happy to answer any questions you may have about the options available for your specific claim. We are determined to fight for you and your family to ensure that you receive the compensation that you deserve.