Most people are familiar with how to find any type of business online, including a personal injury attorney. That said, if you simply search for attorneys in your city, you’ll come up with hundreds or thousands of options. How do you choose from among them?
At Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas we want everyone in need of an attorney to find the right choice for their needs. Following are a few of our best tips on how you can do just that. Read on to learn all about it. If you decide that we meet the criteria you set out, contact us at 909-982-0707 to request your free case evaluation.
Look for an attorney with experience in the type of case you have
First and foremost, you need an attorney who’s experienced in the specific type of case you’re dealing with. This means that it’s not enough for them to have experience as a personal injury attorney – you need them to have experience in your specific case. For example, if you’ve suffered from an electrocution accident then you’d want to work with an electrocution attorney.
Choose an attorney who has experience in the county you’ll be filing
It’s not enough to find an attorney who’s experienced in your case, you must also find an attorney who’s experienced in the specific county you’ll be filing your case in. At Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas, we have experience throughout southern California’s court system.
Make sure the attorney you hire is willing to go to court
Most cases are settled without the hassle and expense of going to court. However, you want an attorney who’s willing to go to court if necessary. There are two reasons for this. First, you want the insurance company to know that you’ll go to court if you need to, in order to avoid lowball offers. Second, if you do get an offer that’s obviously low, you want an attorney who won’t accept it.
Ask about a law firm’s experience with settlements and verdicts
When you’re comparing the options, one of the things you’ll look at will be the past experience in both settlements and verdicts. When you contact Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas, we’ll be happy to share the latest stats with you. In addition to this information from an attorney, it’s also wise to consider what type of peer reviews and testimonials they have.
Your case should be taken on a contingency basis
It’s essential to choose an attorney who will take your case on a contingency basis. This means that you don’t pay anything upfront. Instead, a percentage of your winnings are paid to your attorney. There are a number of advantages to this. Obviously, the main advantage is that you don’t have to come up with attorney’s fees, filing fees, etc. upfront.
There are other reasons though. For example, when you know that an attorney won’t be paid unless you win your case, and that the amount they’re paid depends on how much you’re awarded, you can trust that your attorney is going to work as hard as possible to get you as much money as possible. Contact Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas at 909-982-0707 right away to learn more about this process and to get your free case evaluation.
