What to Expect When Hiring a Personal Injury Attorney
Hiring an attorney might not be a task you’ve ever done before, so knowing what to expect of their services, what payment is expected and how your situation will be handled is an important first step to finding the right attorney for you. If you are interested in learning some basic standards on what you can expect from legal representation or are worried that you might not be getting the best service, this article will help give you an understanding of typical attorney-client relationships.
1. Results
Even the best attorneys don’t win every case, but reasonable effort and work should have been put into your case. Whichever way the circumstance ends up, you should feel confident that your attorney was doing the best job for your representation. If there were mistakes made that led to consequences in the outcome of your case, though, consulting another attorney might be necessary.
2. Communication
Your attorney has a responsibility to keep you informed of important details and on goings that pertain to your case. Phone calls and emails should be returned, meetings should be planned and any questions you have should be answered.
3. Fees
Billing is confusing no matter what type of business relationship, so make sure to discuss payment prior to starting work. Take the time to agree upon fees and payment plans, so that you know what exactly is expected.