If you’re injured due to somebody else’s negligence or recklessness, you have a right to sue the responsible parties for compensation. There are many types of personal injury cases, such as car accidents, slip and falls, daycare accidents, product liability, and wrongful death claims. Hiring the right attorney will help you collect the highest possible amount of compensation for your medical bills, lost earnings, lost future earning capacity, pain, suffering, and mental anguish. These are some important do’s and don’t when choosing a Central Florida personal injury attorney:

DO

• Choose a lawyer that only handles personal injury cases.
• Hire a firm that is reputable and well established in the community.
• Ask the attorney for current or former clients you can speak to about their services.
• Hire a lawyer that has experience in your specific type of personal injury case.

DON’T

• Take cards from “runners” that approach you at an accident scene or hospital.
• Take cash from doctors or lawyers seeking to represent you.
• Sign a retainer without meeting a lawyer in person (or remotely on video.)
• Hire a lawyer that rushes you, talks down to you or doesn’t answer your questions fully.
• Believe “too good to be true” assessments of the value of your case.

Make Sure You’re Clear About Everything Before You Sign

Before you sign up with your personal injury lawyer make sure you are clear about how they will be paid. Most personal injury lawyers work on a contingency fee, and also front the expenses of your case. You should not have to pay anything out of your pocket when you retain your personal injury attorney. If you have questions about fees, medical treatment, proving your case, how long your case will take, or anything else, don’t sign until you are thoroughly satisfied with the answers.

Shapiro Injury Group – Central Florida Personal Injury Lawyers

Shapiro Injury Group has been providing compassionate representation to families in Central Florida for over 27 years.  Call 321-900-HURT to schedule a free in person or remote consultation.