Searching for the best personal injury attorney is just like searching for any other personal service. You can Google search for one, ask a friend, etc… But at the end of the day how do you know if the personal injury attorney you hire is the right one for you? The following are 3 qualities that your personal injury attorney should have.
1. COMMUNICATION – just like a relationship with a loved one, communication is key. Your personal injury attorney should have multiple outlets that you can use to contact him. Furthermore, the attorney should make it his priority to contact you periodically to inform you about your personal injury case and the status of it. Lastly, your attorney should always be honest with you and explain things in an easy-to-understand manner.
2. EXPERIENCE – a less experienced attorney could possibly get you an average settlement and at a cheaper cost. However, an experienced attorney can get you a greater settlement by investing money in the case. An attorney can also use his contacts with the adversary insurance company to maximize settlement offers. An experienced attorney knows how to find all available auto insurance after an accident and the law to leverage a client’s settlement position.
3. CUSTOMER SERVICE – to piggyback off of the communication, your personal injury attorney should treat you as if you are his only client. Your attorney should answer your calls and return your calls as soon as he can. Your attorney should answer all of your questions. And when he does not know the answer, he should determine the answer and get back to you. Furthermore, your attorney should deliver both good news and bad news to you in a manner that is clear and comprehendible. It is important that you are apprised of both the good and bad aspects of your case.
Now that you are more knowledgeable about what qualities a personal injury attorney should have, you are in a great position to pick the right personal injury attorney for your case. If you have questions about injuries sustained in a car accident, slip and fall, or other injury matters, contact Donald D’Aunoy Jr. “Lawyer Don” today. Lawyer Don is a personal injury attorney with offices in LaPlace, Kenner, Metairie, New Orleans, and Harvey Louisianna. Lawyer Don represents clients throughout southeast Louisiana, and he gives free house calls to all of his clients.
