Personal Injury
After suffering an injury under circumstances that were either not your fault or were only partially your fault, it’s important to discuss your situation with an attorney who has experience with cases like yours. If you fail to take this step, you may find out later on that you were owed a considerable amount of compensation but you are no longer empowered to obtain it because the statute of limitations on your case type has run out.
If you’re concerned about paying for a legal consultation, know that personal injury law is one of the few areas of legal practice wherein attorneys usually provide victims with a free case review. This is, in no small part, due to the fact that it is often very difficult for someone who doesn’t have extensive knowledge of the law to understand whether they have grounds upon which to bring a case until they’ve conveyed the details of their situation to an attorney.
If you’re curious about your legal rights and options, you have nothing to lose by attending a free legal consultation save for an hour or two of your time. To better ensure that you make the most out of the case review process, take a little time to prepare for it. That way, you’ll better ensure that once your meeting is complete, you have all the information you’ll need to make informed decisions about your circumstances.
Gathering Helpful Information
As an experienced personal injury lawyer – including those who practice at Council & Associates, LLC – can confirm, it is far easier to provide an injury victim with personalized feedback concerning their rights and options if an attorney who is learning about their case can view detailed information about the circumstances in question. This makes sense, as most personal injury cases turn on matters of highly-specific context.
As a result, it’s a good idea to bring along any information that you believe may help a lawyer better understand the nuances of your case. If you were in an accident and you have a copy of the police report, bring it. If you had to receive emergency medical care as a result of your injuries, bring a copy of your discharge papers. Photos and videos related to your case, insurance information, contact information for witnesses, etc. can all help a lawyer to better understand how to help you and the relative strength or weakness of your legal situation.
Organizing Your Thoughts
Additionally, you’ll want to take time to jot down your concerns and any questions that you need a lawyer to answer. That way, you won’t spend your valuable time trying to figure out what you wanted to ask. You can also write down any details related to your situation that you’re worried that you might forget to mention.
By organizing your thoughts in advance, you’ll feel more empowered walking into your case evaluation session. By getting all of your thoughts addressed in turn, you’ll also hopefully walk out of your session ready to make decisions about your next steps.
