Factors To Consider When Choosing a Personal Injury Lawyer

Personal accidents don’t come knocking on your door; they hit you when you least expect them. An estimated 3 out of 5 deaths worldwide are related to injuries, so it’s, unfortunately, more common than you might think. 

If you have a personal injury case, you’ll find that there are countless lawyers to choose from. How do you know who can represent you best? 

In this post, we’ll make sure you’re briefed about personal injury and share factors to consider when choosing a personal injury lawyer.

What Is Personal Injury?

In a legal sense, personal injury refers to an injury that affects the mind, body, or emotions. It may have been caused by the following:



• The reckless or careless actions of someone else. This includes slip and fall accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, and car crashes. 
• Intentional misconduct of individuals towards the injured, such as assault and battery
• Defective products by manufacturers

You can file a personal injury claim to receive financial compensation for all losses caused by personal injury. This includes injury-related expenses (medical bills, property damage, lost wages, funeral and burial costs, etc.), physical and emotional pain and suffering, physical disabilities, emotional trauma, and loss of quality of life. 

What Factors Should You Consider Before Hiring a Personal Injury Lawyer?

When choosing a personal injury lawyer, you want to look for someone who will passionately and aggressively look out for your best interests. Finding the right lawyer can be challenging as there are hundreds of representatives in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. However, there are factors to consider when choosing a personal injury lawyer:

Location and Availability

Is your personal injury lawyer easy to reach? Will they be able to visit you if you’re in the hospital or if you’re unable to visit their office due to severe injuries? 

Location and availability are two of the most important factors to consider when choosing a lawyer for personal injury. Ideally, you should look for a local lawyer who is available and can meet you outside of the office or in court if the injuries are severe. 

Local lawyers are more familiar with developments in their town’s judiciary so they have higher chances of getting fair compensation compared to lawyers who are based further away.

Excellent Communication Skills

How well does the firm communicate with you? The right lawyer will show a professional interest in your case, be upfront about their legal analysis and suggested strategies, and can advise you on the results you want.

This will help you stay on top of things and make you feel like you have some control over the case throughout the judicial process. 

Experience and Specialization

Look for a lawyer with experience in handling personal injury cases like yours. Whether it’s a car accident, medical malpractice, or a slip and fall accident, previous experience ensures that they have more in-depth and up-to-date knowledge that can be used in your legal battle. They also won’t be afraid to litigate a case if you aren’t offered a fair settlement. 

Fee Structure

Before engaging a personal injury lawyer, it’s important to be acquainted with their fees. You should know how they’ll be charging you — if they require any upfront fees or if they’ll be taking a percentage once you get a settlement. 

If it’s the latter and there are no upfront payments, it means that the lawyer is willing to work on a contingency basis. This means that instead of collecting payment for their services as you go, they will instead receive a percentage of your settlement after a ruling has been made. However, they only get to collect it if they’re able to create a favorable outcome for you and you’re awarded compensation. 

We handle all our cases on a contingency basis, which means you don’t pay unless we win. In addition, all initial consultations are free.

Reputation

Check consumer ratings and reviews of personal injury attorneys online through third-party sites. 

If you do your research right, you can easily discover if the personal injury lawyer you have your eye on is a good candidate. A little research can also tell if you if they have any disciplinary actions or complaints against them. 

Track Record

A good lawyer must have a proven track record of winning cases like yours. During your consultation, ask how many cases they’ve handled in and outside the courtroom. You can also ask them for people who can vouch for them. Once you have a few names, ask them questions about their experience with the lawyer. 

Characteristics of a Good Lawyer

What are the factors to consider when choosing a personal injury lawyer? Here are some basic attributes to look for:

• Analytical skills: They should be able to make sense of the information quickly and use it strategically on your behalf.
• Resourceful and strategic: They should be able to think outside the box and suggest different strategies in pursuit of your best interests.
• Good communication and negotiation skills: They’re willing to listen to your case, discuss it with you, and present potential outcomes to you. A good lawyer should also be able to negotiate with the defense so you can get the best deal.
• Trustworthy and strong logical thinking skills: Look for a lawyer who can draw reasonable and logical conclusions from the information provided even if it’s limited.
• Persistent and committed: They’re willing to partner with you and see the case through despite any difficulties that come along.
• Persuasive: They should be able to persuade the judge to fairly consider your side of the story. 
• Research skills: A good lawyer practices due diligence and is willing to do as much research as necessary for a successful outcome.

By keeping an eye out for these traits, you can ensure that your legal representation is competent, knowledgeable, and holds no unpleasant surprises.

Professional, Reliable, and With a Stellar Track Record

With offices in Campbellsville and Louisville, Kentucky, Nathan D. Williams, and his team have the knowledge, experience, and track record you need for personal injury cases. 

Our legal team is prepared to advocate for your best interests. Whether your case involves a vehicular accident, dangerous drugs, wrongful death, or injury of another nature, we are committed to helping victims and their families achieve the best possible outcomes.

Visit our website, send us a message, or call us at (270) 789-0088 for a free consultation.