Have you recently been injured? Was the injury no fault of your own, and would you like to be compensated for things like your medical expenses and time lost at work? Depending on the exact circumstances involved, it's likely that you'll have to hire a lawyer before you see a penny being given to you. While finding an attorney for personal injury cases usually isn't difficult, it can be a little overwhelming sometimes to pick out just the right candidate. With so many lawyers to choose from, here are some questions to ask to make sure that you get the perfect one for your case:

What type of cases do you specialize in? You may already know that there are things like patent attorneys, estate attorneys, bankruptcy attorneys, and so forth. What you may not realize is that, even among personal injury attorneys, there can be specialization. One personal injury firm may focus its efforts mainly on cases involving workplace accidents, another on slip-and-fall cases, while a third sees a lot of dog bite cases. Since each type of case involves a different area of the law, you want to make sure you find a lawyer who is as familiar as possible with the laws relevant to your case.

What problems do you see with this case? It's very rare to find a case that is completely airtight and guaranteed to win. Your personal injury lawyer should be forthcoming about your chances. For example, if you have no eyewitnesses to the incident in question, it may be harder to win your case. It may not be impossible, but it can be more difficult. A good attorney will tell you upfront whether they think your case is likely to succeed or not once it gets before a judge. If your case is especially strong, however, you may be told that you should expect a settlement offer before too long.

How long is there left to file this case? Filing a case immediately isn't always the best idea. To have the highest chances of winning, your personal injury attorney may want to wait and gather evidence that will strengthen your case. Unfortunately, you may not have the luxury of time on your side. Depending on the type of case and the state in which you reside, you could have anywhere from several years to just weeks after the incident in question to file a lawsuit. Your lawyer will be able to tell you how much time you have left and whether or not he or she thinks you should file immediately or whether it'll be better to wait to gather more information and evidence.

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