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What to Look for in a Personal Injury Attorney

Picture this: You are in a serious car accident, and you go to the emergency room and learn you have multiple injuries. As you begin treatment, you need to stay home from work, so you are losing income in addition to the costs of your medical care. You believe that another driver caused the accident, so you want to get the legal process of seeking compensation for your losses started as soon as possible. But, where do you start? How do you find the right personal injury lawyer for your case?

A quick Google search for “Nashville personal injury lawyer” returns nearly six million results. There is no way you have the time and energy to sort through all of these results on your own, but how do you know what to look for in a law firm? The following are only some of the many qualities that can make a skilled lawyer who can protect your rights.

Experience with Your Type of Accident and Injuries

While claims stemming from many types of accidents fall into the category of “personal injury,” different accidents can involve different legal questions and standards. For example, proving an injury due to medical malpractice is quite different than proving the liability of Walmart for a slip and fall. Holding a negligent driver liable for a rear-end crash is much different than holding a large trucking company responsible for a commercial truck crash. Always make sure your attorney has experience handling the type of case you have.

In addition, your case will be unique based on the nature and severity of your injuries. A claim for a broken bone will be substantially different than a case involving permanent paralysis from a spinal cord injury. If you have a particularly severe injury, make sure a lawyer has successfully handled cases like yours before.

Litigation Experience

The reality is that most personal injury cases settle directly with the insurance company without having to file a lawsuit in civil court. For this reason, many personal injury lawyers have very little experience with the litigation process. Instead, many firms focus on settling cases as soon as possible with insurance companies to avoid further legal action. These firms are often called “settlement mills,” and they focus on their quantity of cases over the quality of their representation.

If an insurance company will not make a reasonable settlement offer, it is important to have a lawyer who is not hesitant to escalate the matter to court. Sometimes, litigation is necessary to fully protect your rights, so make sure your lawyer has litigation experience and the willingness to represent you in the courtroom if necessary.

Find Out How Our Nashville Personal Injury Lawyers Can Help

Bednarz Law helps clients with a wide variety of personal injury claims. Our experience and client-first approach can help to successfully obtain the compensation you deserve for your injuries. Call our Nashville office at 615-256-0100 or contact us online for a free case evaluation.