Before you hire a personal injury attorney, it’s important to attend a consultation where you discuss your case and learn more about the law firm. But to make the most out of this consultation, you will have to spend a bit of time preparing for it. Here’s how:
Bring all of your documentation.
It’s recommended that you document evidence related to the accident and the injures you have sustained. This may include photographic evidence, witness statements, police reports, and your medical records. Bring all of this documentation with you to the consultation so the attorney thoroughly understands the details of your case. If possible, make copies of all of these documents so you can leave them with the attorney after the consultation is over.
Research the law firm.
Personal injury attorneys will use the consultation to learn more about your case, but you should use this time to learn more about the attorney. Before you arrive at the appointment, research the law firm so you know what questions you should ask. For example, let’s say you were involved in a slip and fall accident, but the attorney’s website mainly contains information for car accident victims. You will want to ask the attorney whether he has experience handling slip and fall cases, and if so, how successful he has been representing these clients in the past.
Create an outline.
Many people leave consultations with attorneys and realize they left out very important details regarding their cases. A personal injury attorney will need to know the ins and outs of your case before deciding whether he should take it on, so take the time to create a brief outline prior to the consultation. The outline should include important dates such as the accident date, dates of medical treatment, and date you were contacted by the at-fault party’s insurance company. Include as much detail as possible in this outline so the personal injury attorney has a very clear picture of the events that took place.
Bring a pen and paper.
If you are meeting with multiple attorneys before deciding which one to hire, bring a pen and paper with you to each meeting so you can take notes. This will help you remember the details of each consultation so you can review your notes later and decide which attorney you would like to hire.
Now that you know how to prepare for a consultation with a personal injury attorney, it’s time to schedule one. Contact Reisch Law Firm today to schedule a free consultation regarding your personal injury case. Get in touch with our law office by calling 303-291-0555 or filling out this online form.
