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7 Questions You Should Ask When Hiring a Missouri Personal Injury Lawyer

If you are planning to pursue an injury claim in Missouri, take the process of selecting the best personal injury attorney you can find seriously. Choosing the wrong attorney can end badly for your health and your finances. Choosing the right one will help improve your chances of recovering everything you are entitled to.

How do you make the right choice? What are the characteristics of a good personal injury lawyer?

To make an informed decision, you need to ask the right questions. The following guidelines will help you find the best personal injury attorney to suit your needs.

Question #1: What areas of the law do you specialize in?

Focus your search on lawyers that don’t spread themselves too thin across many legal fields. Look for a firm that specializes in cases like yours. That way, you’ll get quality counsel from an attorney thoroughly familiar with the laws and processes pertaining to your injury case.

Question #2: How many cases like mine have you handled?

Every licensed attorney may have an adequate level of competence in their respective field(s), but experience is what distinguishes exceptional attorneys. Choose a lawyer with a history of handling similar cases. Usually lawyers will have a case result section on their website so you can get this information easily.

Question #3: Have you taken many cases to trial? What were the results?

Cases can’t always be settled. So it’s important the lawyer you select has trial experience. The right lawyer should be able to cite past trial results.

Question #4: How often will I get updates about my case? Can I contact you directly whenever I have a question or concern?

Close and constant attorney-client communication is essential for a successful claim. Exceptional injury attorneys keep the communication line open during the case.

Question #5: How many cases are you handling at the moment?

An attorney that takes on too many cases often finds themselves behind the ball regularly. Check to see what the attorney’s caseload is like and ask if they have adequate support staff.

Question #6: Who will be working on my case?

Find out who will be working on your case. Well-respected lawyers generally have a dynamic paralegal staff. Ask to meet the staff.

Question #7: What are your fees and how are they calculated?

Make sure you understand your payment responsibilities before you hire a lawyer. Most personal injury attorneys work on a contingent-fee basis, meaning your fee is based on a percentage of the recovery.

Set up your free personal injury case evaluation with Page Law today by calling (314) 322-8515. We will answer all your questions confidentially.

Learn More:

• 7 Questions You Should Ask When Hiring a Personal Injury Lawyer
• 8 Reasons Clients Hire Page Law for Personal Injury Cases
• 7 Critical Mistakes You Must Avoid When Hiring a Personal Injury Lawyer

Free Consultation:

I always offer free consultations for personal injury cases. You may not need a lawyer to handle your injury case, but you should at least get a free consultation to determine if you do.

Also, if I agree to handle your case, I handle it on a contingent basis. This means you don’t pay a fee unless I win your case.

Call (314) 322-8515 at any time (24 hours a day/7 days a week) to schedule your free consultation. You can also send me an email at john@pagelaw.com.