Questions To Consider During Your First Attorney Consultation

A consultation with an attorney can help you find answers to your legal concerns and assess the strength of a potential case. You can schedule an initial consultation with an experienced professional at Longo Biggs Injury Law, LLC, to help you navigate legal proceedings and strategies. Here are some questions to consider asking during your first personal injury attorney discussion:

What Is Your Area of Expertise, and What Is Your Experience in Handling Cases Like Mine?

Each area of practicing law is distinct and has its own set of laws, regulations, procedures, and specializations. Personal injury attorneys should have experience handling personal injury cases like car and motorcycle accidents. Our experience with personal injury law can help increase the odds of a successful outcome for your case. Consider asking about our involvement in cases similar to yours and inquiring about our success rate. You can also ask us to provide references or case examples, which you can then use to assess our firm’s track record.

What Are the Potential Outcomes, Challenges, and Risks of My Case?

Understanding the possible scenarios associated with your case can help you set realistic expectations. While we cannot guarantee specific results, we can provide insights into potential outcomes based on our experience. Each case has different challenges, and we can help assess the risks and create strategies to lessen their impact.

What Is Your Fee Structure, and Do You Offer Alternative Billing Options?

Ask about hourly rates, retainer fees, and any additional costs you might see during the legal process. This can help you prepare adequate funds, which may reduce stress before, during, and after your case. Some attorneys offer alternative billing options, such as contingency or flat fees. You can discuss whether these options are available and suitable for your case during your first consultation.

What Is the Estimated Timeline for My Case, and What Information Do You Need From Me?

You can request an estimated timeline from your personal injury attorney, as knowing how long your legal matter may take can help you plan accordingly. We may also require specific documents and information to build a strong case. Ask us about the documentation and evidence you should gather and provide, such as contact information, accident details, photos, medical records, and insurance information. Promptly gathering relevant documents and other evidence can help us give you a more precise timeline.

How Can I Reach You, and What Are the Next Steps?

Clear and quick communication can help keep your case on track. Ask us about our preferred method of communication, average response time, and typical availability for meetings and updates. Be sure to maintain an open line of communication with us as you learn more about your case. Staying informed can help you understand where your case is going and why.

Contact a Personal Injury Attorney Today

During your first consultation, we will try to gain a clear understanding of your case and your desired results. Consider asking the questions above and any other questions regarding our legal proceedings and recommendations. Contact Longo Biggs Injury Law, LLC, to learn more about our process and how we can help you in your personal injury case.