Should you hire a local lawyer for a serious injury or wrongful death case?
Some questions to consider before hiring any attorney: Is the local lawyer experienced in negotiating with insurance companies in serious injury or wrongful death cases? Does the local lawyer have experience in trying serious injury or wrongful death cases to a jury if the insurance company does not make a fair offer? Does the local lawyer have experience in negotiating with lien holders or entities that have subrogation interests? Is the local lawyer too busy to work on your case him or herself? Is the local lawyer too busy on other cases to devote the necessary attention to your case? Will the local lawyer promptly return your calls and will he or she communicate with you? These are questions you should consider before hiring any attorney.
The insurance company is going to hire the best wrongful death lawyer that they can to represent their interests. Will your lawyer be able to “stand up” to the insurance company lawyers? There are many capable lawyers—why should you hire a lawyer whose office is not close to you? Let me tell you a true story—I met with a man whose wife was killed in a truck accident. He was 230 miles away from me. I met with him in his home and discussed my qualifications to represent his family. Before hiring me, he wanted to talk with other lawyers and I encouraged him to do that. Even though I was 230 miles away from him, I met with him in his house; but, when he wanted to meet with the other lawyers; he had to travel to their offices. He valued the personal attention that I could give him, and he decided to hire me.
I enjoy helping people and working with them in difficult times. I value the relationships that I form with my clients; therefore, I limit the number of cases that I take so that I can devote adequate time to each case, and to each person. Many clients think that my approach is the best one for their case and for their family. Please contact me if you think that I can help you.