Questions to ask a personal injury lawyer include how they manage cases, what their fee structure is, and their track record for cases like yours. These questions can help you to understand which lawyers to choose.
Once you’ve chosen your lawyer, there are also some important questions to ask about your case, such as proving who was at fault and the expected timeline.
If you’ve been injured, a Houston personal injury lawyer from Haque Law can seek fair compensation on your behalf.
Questions to Ask a Personal Injury Lawyer About Their Firm
When you first meet with a lawyer, it can feel intimidating to know what to ask. Below are some helpful questions for better understanding if this is the right firm for you.
What Is Their Fee Structure?
Many personal injury lawyers work on a contingency fee basis. What this means is that the lawyer takes on the front costs of the case rather than the client. Once compensation has been recovered, the lawyer’s fees are then taken as a percentage of the settlement. If they are unable to recover compensation, the client does not owe them anything.
Talk to your potential lawyer about whether they use contingency fees and, if so, what percentage they take from recovered compensation.
Have They Handled Cases Similar to Yours?
Not every personal injury lawyer handles every type of case. Ask the legal team whether they have handled your specific type of case. For example, Haque Law takes on a wide variety of personal injury cases, including:
- Houston car accident lawyers.
- Houston truck accident lawyers.
- Houston motorcycle accident lawyers.
- Houston slip and fall accident lawyers.
- Houston dig bite lawyers.
- Houston premises liability lawyers.
- Houston wrongful death lawyers.
What Is Their Track Record for Case Results?
Recovering appropriate compensation in a personal injury case is important, as many injury victims have huge financial burdens after an accident. Ask your lawyer about the verdicts they’ve achieved. A legal team’s results are often on their website as well.
What Is Their Case Management Style?
Some firms pass off cases onto junior associates or case managers, and you will end up rarely speaking to your attorney. Ask who will be your lawyer, how you can communicate with them, and who will be answering your questions when they come up.
For example, at Haque Law, our intake team and negotiators are all in-house. When you call us, a real human answers the phone.
What Other Support Do They Offer?
Some lawyers are fairly hands-off, handling only the legal aspects of your case. Other firms provide a human and empathetic experience. At Haque Law, we can help with transportation and medical liens.
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Questions to Ask a Personal Injury Lawyer About Your Case
Once you have decided on what lawyer will be representing your case, there are some important questions to consider. These are the questions you should ask about your specific case. They include:
What Is the Timeline for Your Case?
In Texas, you typically have two years to pursue a personal injury lawsuit. However, there can be exceptions that shorten or extend this deadline. Talk to your lawyer about the expected timeline, so you understand your case’s progress.
Who Is At Fault?
In some cases, fault is fairly clear. For example, if you were in a crosswalk and struck by a drunk driver. However, in others, fault may be more complicated.
One big factor that can complicate fault determination is when there are multiple possible parties at fault. For example:
- Several drivers were involved in a car accident.
- A truck accident where both the driver and their company may share fault.
- An accident where road construction or poorly maintained public areas played a role, and a government entity may share fault.
- Premises liability cases, where your lawyer must prove that a property owner was aware (or should have reasonably known) about an issue.
How Does Modified Comparative Negligence Affect Your Case?
Texas uses a modified comparative negligence system for personal injury cases. Under this system, injury victims can recover compensation as long as they are 50% or less at fault. Their percentage of fault, though, can reduce their recoverable compensation.
Your Haque Law attorney can help you understand how this affects your case and your recoverable compensation. They will also fight back against any unfair blame placed on you.
What Compensation Can You Recover?
The compensation you can recover depends on the losses you’ve had. You may be entitled to both economic and non-economic damages. Examples of recoverable types of losses include:
- Medical expenses.
- Lost wages.
- Lost job benefits.
- Diminished earning capacity.
- Property damage.
- Home or vehicle modifications.
- Pain and suffering.
- Emotional distress.
- Loss of a limb.
- Scarring.
- Loss of enjoyment.
- Funeral expenses.
- Burial or cremation costs.
The lawyers at Haque Law may consult with medical experts about the recovery process and future expected losses from your injury. This expert testimony can help strengthen your claim by showing the long-term effects of the injuries on your life.
Contact a Houston Personal Injury Attorney Today
If you’re wondering what questions to ask a personal injury lawyer, you’re likely looking for a dedicated legal advocate. At Haque Law, we treat every client like they are family members. Our goal is to give you peace of mind while we take on the legal process.
Call the Hawk today to schedule a free initial consultation. We’re here to answer your questions.
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