If you were injured in a car accident that wasn’t your fault, you’ve been thrust into an unfamiliar world of complicated processes, logistics, and legalities. In general, it’s best to consult with an experienced car accident lawyer about your situation.
But you may have noticed there are a lot of personal injury lawyers in St. John’s and Newfoundland and Labrador. How do you know who to contact? Below are our tips about what to look for in a car accident lawyer.
1. A Focus On Car Accidents
Your lawyer shouldn’t just be a personal injury lawyer – that’s a broad category. Your lawyer should have in-depth experience representing people who were injured in car accidents.
At Russell Accident Law, this is our area of focus and we have a reputation as Newfoundland and Labrador’s car accident law firm.
2. A Good Reputation
A second quality you should look for in a car accident lawyer is a good reputation in the legal community and beyond. This suggests they have experience, expertise, and people skills.
We’re recognized by organizations like Best Lawyers and Consumer Choice Awards. Also, we’re everyday people just like you who care about and are involved in our local communities.
3. Accessible & Approachable
Your lawyer should be accessible and approachable. Your situation is stressful enough as it is – you don’t need a bad relationship with your lawyer adding to that stress. It’s important that you have a good and productive working relationship.
We believe that relationships drive results. Our promise is to always deliver personal service. The common experience among our clients is that, from beginning to end, they feel we take good care of them.
4. Lets You Make Decisions
Another quality to look for in a car accident lawyer is someone who will not pressure you. Instead, your lawyer should help you explore your legal options, make recommendations, and let you make the decisions. This is the mark of a real professional.
We offer free initial consultations to people injured in car accidents so they can explore their legal options.
5. Offers A Positive Client Experience
A final quality to look for in a car accident lawyer is someone who is considerate of your experience as a client. You’ve been through enough already! The firm you choose should make the process of working with them a positive experience.
We’re pleased to have excellent client satisfaction. Click here to see what just a few of your clients say about us.