When you’ve been injured in an accident, selecting the right New York personal injury lawyer to represent you is very important. A good lawyer helps you navigate the legal system and also ensures that you receive the compensation you deserve.
There are several red flags to keep in mind.
Experience is one of the most important factors to consider when selecting a personal injury lawyer. An experienced lawyer will better understand the legal system and how to navigate it to get the best possible outcome for your case. You will also want to look for a lawyer with trial experience so that if your case does not settle you can go to trial and a verdict.
Effective communication is crucial when working with a personal injury lawyer. The biggest complaint about personal injury lawyers is that they don’t communicate!
You want to look for a lawyer who will respond to your calls and emails after you hire them. You want someone who will keep you informed about the status of your case. Read the the reviews and testimonials to see how the lawyers’ past clients feel about the lawyer and the law firm.
Avoid lawyers who make unreasonable promises or guarantees about the outcome of your case. A good lawyer will be upfront and honest about the strengths and weaknesses of your case. If it sounds like they’re making promises they can’t possibly keep, walk away.
Personal injury lawsuits may require significant resources to litigate. Your case could fail if the lawyer doesn’t have the ability to properly fund your case. Personal injury lawyers earn their contingency fees partly because they also provide the funding necessary for the expenses of your case. Since hiring expert witnesses to prove liability and your damages can be expensive make sure that your lawyer has the means to hire the right expert witnesses, and otherwise properly fund your case.
You will have to work with this attorney for many months, or even years, while your case winds its way through the legal system. If the lawyer lacks empathy, talks down to you, or just doesn’t click with you personally, you may want to keep looking for a lawyer you can relate to and feel comfortable with.
Professionalism is important in any legal setting. If your lawyer seems scattered, disorganized, rude, disrespectful, or slovenly, you’re looking at a red flag that could significantly impact your case at every step of the process. That is why, as stated earlier, it is a good idea to read the reviews and testimonials to see what the lawyers’ past clients say and feel.
Beware of lawyers who use high-pressure tactics to try to get you to sign on as their client. Good lawyers don’t need to act like used car salesmen. Good lawyers provide you with the information and let you make your own decisions without pressuring you.
At Jaroslawicz & Jaros, we have over 40 years of experience helping accident victims in New York recover compensation. The clients we represent benefit from the personal attention of our knowledgeable and experienced attorneys.
The attorneys at Jaroslawicz & Jaros have obtained verdicts and settlements of over $1 Million for hundreds of our individual clients. Since all New York personal injury law firms generally charge the same legal fee why not hire an experienced law firm with a proven track record?
When you retain the New York City accident lawyers at Jaroslawicz & Jaros, you will always work directly with your lawyer, and not with a paralegal or secretary. We will always be available to you! Our hundreds of positive client reviews and testimonials speak for themselves.
Contact the attorneys at Jaroslawicz & Jaros for a free legal consultation regarding your rights and your legal options. If we agree to handle your case, we will work on a contingency fee basis so that you don’t have to worry about any upfront costs.
You can reach partner Abraham Jaros directly, either call his cell 917-842-9544, or email him at ajaros@lawjaros.com. Or call Jaroslawicz & Jaros at 212 227 2780 in New York, or toll free 800-269-2780, or submit an online questionnaire.
