How to Choose a Qualified, Experienced Personal Injury Attorney in Chicago

Hiring an attorney is a significant decision, and it is one many people rarely have to make. It can be overwhelming trying to decide who the right person is to represent you in your claim. There are certain things that a potential client can look for when trying to decide who to hire.

Your attorney should have a proven record in the field of law that you need him or her for and should be willing to share information with you about their past successes. You will need someone who knows their field of law well and can help guide you through the process.

Any attorney you consider hiring should offer a free consultation. This consultation should involve an attorney evaluating your claim and explaining who would take the case. Attorneys should not charge for this first meeting.

You should make sure that you are speaking with an attorney when you talk about your case, and that person should listen to any of your questions and provide you with answers.

In personal injury claims, your attorney should not charge you attorney fees unless they win your case. Personal injury attorneys typically arrange their fees in this way, which means that the client does not pay if the case is unsuccessful. This arrangement creates less risk for the client because they are not faced with the possibility of losing more money on an attorney who does not collect any compensation for them.

Your attorney should obviously treat you with respect and should spend time on your case. This person should answer your questions and let you know about all the developments that occur in your case.

Injured? Call Stein Shulman, LLC For Your Instant Case Analysis

Stein & Shulman, LLC has over 45 years of combined experienced in Illinois Personal Injury Law. You can receive a free and instant case review by calling our office at 312.422.0500.

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