If you have been injured in a motorcycle accident or if you have lost a loved one in this type of accident, you are likely searching for the best motorcycle accident attorney to help you with your case. There are a few steps you can take to find the right attorney. Keep reading to learn what they are and then contact The Law Offices of Larry H. Parker at 800-333-0000 for help/
Before hiring a lawyer, interview a few
Most lawyers provide free consultations, so make appointments with a few of the attorneys on your list. Gather papers to bring with you to the meetings that will offer the lawyer with information regarding the accident and your injuries. You might want to bring the following documents with you:
- Police report
- Photographs showing the site of the collision, the cars involved, and your injuries
- Medical records
- Pay records
If there are other documents that make sense in your specific case, feel free to bring them as well.
Ask the appropriate questions
The goal of the consultation is to learn as much as possible about the lawyer, so don’t be afraid to ask questions. The following are some key questions to ask at the start of the interview:
- How long has the lawyer been in practice?
- How much of your practice is dedicated to motorcycle law?
- Will the lawyer you’re speaking with be the one who handles your case?
- How many motorcycle accident cases has the attorney already handled that are comparable to yours?
- What proportion of the motorcycle accident cases that the lawyer handles end in a settlement?
It’s worth noting that the great majority of motorcycle accident lawsuits are settled out of court. Nonetheless, the lawyer’s reputation as a trial lawyer is one element that contributes to a positive settlement for the accident victim. An attorney who settles all of the motorcycle cases that come into the office might be a great lawyer, but it could also suggest that the legal firm prefers rapid settlements over taking a case to trial when it’s essential to maximize the amount collected for the client.
A motorcycle accident lawyer should have prior trial experience representing accident victims. The propensity of claims adjusters to settle cases is influenced by establishing a reputation as a lawyer capable of getting a favorable outcome at trial. Claims adjusters who know a lawyer lacks recent trial experience may be motivated to make low settlement offers in the hopes that the lawyer would not take the matter to trial.
Discuss the fee arrangement
The majority of motorcycle accident cases are handled on a contingency fee basis, which means the attorney only gets paid if your claim results in a favorable settlement or verdict after a trial. In California, contingent fee agreements must be in writing and include the details of the fee arrangement between the attorney and the client, such as the percentage charged as a fee and the client’s liability for costs and expenditures.
Working with the right personal injury attorney is the difference between accepting a lowball settlement and winning a much larger – and fairer jury award. If you are ready to learn what your options are, contact The Law Offices of Larry H. Parker at 800-333-0000 for assistance.
