Most people skip all of them. These questions separate attorneys who fight for you from those who settle fast and move on.
Not all PI attorneys handle all case types. Some specialize in auto accidents, others in premises liability or trucking. An attorney who handles your type of case regularly knows the tactics insurers use against it.
Reputable PI attorneys work on contingency: you pay nothing unless they win. Ask for the exact percentage and whether it changes if the case goes to trial. Get it in writing before signing anything.
Many firms sign you with a partner and hand you to a paralegal you've never met. Ask who your day-to-day contact will be, how they communicate with clients, and how often you'll receive updates.
Ask specifically: email, phone, text? How long does it take to return calls? You should never feel like you're chasing your own attorney. The answer to this question tells you a lot about how you'll be treated.
No honest attorney will promise you a number. But they should be able to walk you through factors that affect value — liability, medical costs, lost wages, pain and suffering — and give you a realistic picture.
Asking these questions isn't confrontational — it's what any informed client should do. An attorney worth working with will welcome them.
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