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3 Questions to Ask an Attorney

After an injury, a person may consider taking legal action to fight for compensation. This is often a financial necessity for families who have shouldered a heavy burden due to recovery and treatment costs after the incident. When someone thinks about filing an injury claim, they should be able to rely on their legal advisor. To help their decision-making, a person may want to consider some basic questions their attorney should be able to answer.

If you have been injured and are thinking about filing for compensation, we may be able to help you. To learn more about your rights and options throughout this process, contact the New Jersey personal injury lawyers of Levinson Axelrod, P.A., at 800-346-5529 today.

Learning More about Your Lawyer

Before making a decision about which attorney to hire, a person should learn whatever they can about that advisor. Some of the following questions can help start this evaluation process:

#1: “What kind of cases do you normally take?”

Many attorneys focus on a particular area of the law, making them especially proficient or knowledgeable with those cases. This does not guarantee an attorney’s success with such cases, but it certainly illustrates previous experience which may give him or her additional insight.

#2: “What is your strategy?”

An attorney will not likely be able to give a detailed plan of action for a civil lawsuit on the spot, but they should be able to use this question as a means to discuss what options are available. It is important to know that an attorney has their client’s best interests in mind and is focused on the success of the case and not their own paycheck.

#3: “How much do you charge?”

Talking about money can make some people uncomfortable, but legal fees are just a part of the service. It is good to get this sort of information in the open quickly so that the question is not left lingering later.

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If you are thinking about filing for compensation after an injury, you may be entitled to pursue legal action against the responsible person or company. For more information regarding your options, contact the New Jersey personal injury attorneys of Levinson Axelrod, P.A., by calling 800-346-5529 today.