| 5 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Hiring a Salt Lake Personal Injury Lawyer |
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| Written by The Christensen Lawfirm | ||||||
| Thursday, January 21 2010 | ||||||
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Five Questions to Ask Yourself before Hiring a Utah Personal Injury Attorney There’s almost nothing as frustrating than being involved in a car accident. You learn quickly that the insurance adjusters on both sides are manipulative and uncooperative. Property damage issues, rental car fees, medical bills, wage loss, and your injuries all contribute to create more stress than one should have to bear. This unforeseen nightmare is due to someone else’s negligence! While it would be wise to contact a personal injury attorney to assist you in navigating through the legal jargon, you may have some apprehensions that cause you to hesitate. This is understandable. We have all heard the lawyer jokes depicting attorneys as ruthless, cold and money hungry. We certaintly all know someone who has been taken advantage of by an attorney. So how do you hire an experienced personal injury attorney who will represent your best interests? The following five guidelines will help you get started on your search:
1. Does your Utah personal injury lawyer specialize in your legal needs? Your objective is to hire the lawyer with the best qualifications, knowledge and experience to meet your specific legal needs.
There is teamwork involved in any legal situation and it is much more pleasant to work with people who share mutual respect and understanding of the legal process. You want to be comfortable speaking with your attorney and trust that he or she will be a strong advocate for your interests.
2. How Valued is Personal Attention? How large a law firm is does not necessarily translate that your case will be handled well. Many attorneys have so many small cases in their office that the legal assistants handle the cases not the attorney. This is not the case at the Christensen Law Firm. Our clients get personal attention because we are very selective in the cases we take. We rather have fewer cases so that we can devote personal, careful attention to you. As our client, we understand this is a stressful time in your life and we will make you the priority. Your attorney will be available to discuss the case with you and he will keep you updated about any progress in your case.
3. Does your attorney have a proven track record of successful settlements? Upon hiring legal representation, it is understandable that you want a lawyer with integrity and a strong reputation. The ideal attorney is empathetic to you and still willing to go the extra mile to bring you and your family justice for being a victim of a Utah car accident.
Attorney Kenneth Christensen has earned the reputation as the “compassionate bulldog” through his career as a personal injury attorney. Years ago, he established The Christensen Law Firm on the foundation of personal attention and service. This ideology remains the bedrock of his practice. Kenny Christensen is unwavering in his determination to get a just settlement for his clients or he will take the case to trial. Thus far, Kenny Christensen has a 98.7% successful track record.
4. Have they written a book on your accident type case? Your attorney should be more than familiar with the area of your legal needs. You are hiring an expert, someone who knows the intricacies of both Utah law and the workings of the insurance world. As you are aware, even your own auto insurance company is not your ally. Rather, your insurance adjuster is being paid to keep premiums going up and to pay out as little as possible in every claim. An experienced personal injury lawyer is aware of this game and knows how to win. Checking out an attorney’s published material is a great way to discover whether or not an attorney is the right one for you. Kenny Christensen, founder and attorney of the Christensen Law Firm, wrote the book Seven Biggest Mistakes That Can Wreck Your Utah Accident Case to level the playing field with insurance adjusters and personal injury victims. Mr. Christensen’s objective is to educate the public so they can protect themselves in the time of an accident. He is also the author of The Utah Dog Bite and Attack Handbook and Utah Bicycle Accident Handbook.
5. How much does the personal injury attorney charge to take your case? Most personal injury attorneys take cases on a contingency fee basis and charge a one third fee on the total recovery once the case has been settled. Avoid lawyers that charge additionally for speaking with your attorney, paper, copies, supplies and legal assistant work. Stay away from personal injury attorneys that charge you for a consultation or for the review of your file.
At the Christensen Law Firm, we work on a contingency fee basis. We don’t collect a fee unless your case settles or we win at trial. Our goal is to keep you informed and at peace with the entire legal process of your claim. We do not charge additionally for speaking directly the attorney or any of the legal staff. Please feel free to come in for a free, no obligation consultation with an attorney!
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