If you are in a car accident that results in serious injuries, significant damage, or tragic death, it is vital to have a car accident attorney on your side as quickly as possible. It is also essential to hire the best attorney for the job, and not all Minnesota lawyers are a good choice for legal representation after an accident.
Recommendations and Online Research
To help you to find the best car accident lawyer, it is important to avoid the common mistake of hiring the first name you find in a Google search or the name that someone recommends. Recommendations are always a good place to start, particularly if the recommendation for an attorney is from someone you know and trust.
It is still a good idea to review the firm’s website and to check the firm and the attorney with the Minnesota State Bar Association. This ensures you are hiring a quality lawyer with an excellent reputation and practice.
Comfort Level and Communication
Look for a car accident lawyer that provides a free initial case consultation. This allows you to meet with the attorney either face to face or by phone. Make sure the person you meet with from the law firm is the attorney handling your case and assess their overall ability to put you at ease and to effectively communicate the issues about your case.
Reasonable Evaluation of Your Case
While it may be tempting to choose a car accident lawyer offering the “guaranteed” results of settlement or award, this is not a reasonable assessment of any legal case. An experienced attorney provides information on what similar cases have settled for in the past, giving clients a general idea of what to expect moving forward.
