A highly qualified broken bone injury lawyer will work hard to get all the facts and details of your case. This means asking about the initial accident, who was present, how it happened, etc. However, the attorney should go a step further and get all the details related to the type of injury you have, the treatment prescribed and the long-term prognosis.
You should expect the attorney to gather:
- Police reports
- Witness statements
- Medical bills and treatment history
- Surveillance footage
- Photographs or video of the scene
- Any related government or organization reports
A broken bone attorney who is working for your interests will leave no stone unturned to ensure justice in your case.
Makes Demands
Once your attorney has the facts of the case and understands your injuries, he or she should make a demand for retribution to the at-fault party or their representative. This could mean going to the insurance company or an attorney for the liable party. While you shouldn't rush into this part of the process, there is a two-year
statute of limitations on personal injury cases in Arizona.
If an initial settlement offer comes back, your broken bone injury lawyer should advise you of the offer and present insight on how to respond. Â A good attorney understands that the first settlement is rarely anywhere close to justice for your injuries. Cases often go through repeated settlement offers and rejections before arriving at a figure that is fair.
Remains Transparent
If you decline the settlement offer, your attorney will begin working on a lawsuit. Make a point to discuss the billing process when you have an initial consultation. An attorney should be upfront about all fees and costs, with the average attorney taking up to 40% of the settlement amount. A reputable personal injury lawyer will never ask for this payment up front and will instead work on a contingency basis.
You might pay some fees and a retainer; if so, have a clear fee structure sheet and contract with all the details listed. Ask if you are paying for the attorney to do the work or for a team of paralegals and assistants. A lawyer who believes in transparency is proactive about sharing important information with you.
Understands Personal Injury Cases
A broken bone injury lawyer understands that broken bones are painful and can have a lasting impact on your life. These injuries often impact your ability to work, care for family members or for yourself, or enjoy social activities. In elderly individuals, broken bones can lead to subsequent
health concerns.
Medical care to encourage proper healing and minimize permanent disability is your biggest concern, but you also have financial stress from lost time at work, rehabilitation or prescription costs and emotional trauma. Your attorney will adequately represent each area of loss as well as future losses from your injury to ensure you are fairly compensated.
Keeps Communication a Priority
