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When consulting a personal injury lawyer after an accident, it’s important to ask targeted questions that help determine if they’re the right fit for your case. At Regan Zambri Long, we welcome inquiries about our experience handling various types of personal injury claims. Consider asking about the lawyer’s track record with cases similar to yours, their approach to settlement negotiations versus going to trial, and how they communicate with clients throughout the legal process. It’s also important to discuss their fee structure, the potential timeline for your case, and what level of involvement they expect from you. By asking these questions, you can gain a clear understanding of how the attorney would handle your specific situation, whether it’s a workplace injury, nursing home abuse, or a pedestrian accident claim.
If you are looking for a Fairfax personal injury lawyer, here are important questions you should ask before hiring one.
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There’s no guarantee in large law firms that you’ll work with the same lawyer from start to finish. However, by asking a respective lawyer handling your case, you’ll understand the line of communication you may also have to go through to get case updates.
At Regan Zambri Long, you know your case won’t be passed around the office. We handle all cases with the care, compassion, and respect it requires.
Some personal injury law firms are a one-stop shop for legal representation. However, not all firms have the same experience to handle difficult claims. Be sure to ask about the firm’s track record and how often it handles cases similar to yours.
If your case is the firm’s first kind, you may want to look elsewhere.
Everyone has to start somewhere, including in the legal field. But if you have a complex case, you may want someone who has been in the personal injury law business for some time.
Asking how long they have been practicing law in Fairfax County and throughout Northern Virginia can give you an idea of their experience and connections to the legal community.
Most personal injury law firms work on a contingency fee basis. This means that you do not pay for legal advice upfront. Instead, you only pay if your case ends in a successful settlement or verdict. From there, a percentage of your award is paid to the law firm. However, there can be additional legal and attorney fees, so ask what applies.
If a lawyer works on an hourly rate, you may want to ask why. This can signal that they don’t think your case is right for them or that your payout will not be significant enough.
According to Super Lawyers, over 100 personal injury attorneys serve Fairfax County. Finding an experienced attorney can be overwhelming with so many options. Asking what sets their law firm apart from the dozens of others forces the lawyer to give you a personal feel of the firm, not just a recap of testimonials.
Communication is key in personal injury lawsuits as victims are often still recovering from the accident or are navigating life with newfound obstacles.
Asking if you can connect directly with the lawyer can tell how the lawyer’s communication style matches yours.
This is not a straightforward question–while it’s natural to want client references when selecting a personal injury lawyer, due to confidentiality obligations, ethical rules prevent personal injury lawyers from providing direct client references. However, you can assess their performance through alternative means. Attorneys can discuss anonymized case studies to demonstrate their experience. A lawyer’s adherence to these ethical standards reflects their commitment to client confidentiality and professional integrity. Independently, you can research client testimonials. Testimonials are incredibly helpful and help establish whether clients feel respected throughout the legal process and whether they would recommend the firm to others for legal assistance.
We often ask what we should do to improve our case. However, there are also actions we should not take to preserve the case’s integrity and evidence.
By asking ahead of time what is and is not okay to do, you can rest easy that the insurance companies won’t have issues with your filing or reasons to doubt your role against faulty parties.
Personal injury claims are stressful enough, but wading through the list of law firms to hire can be unbearable. If you suffered catastrophic injuries and need to know how the responsible parties are accountable, here are things you must consider in a law firm.
Though most personal injury lawsuits settle and never make it to court, having a firm with trial experience is fundamental should you go before a jury.
What clients say about their experience can be incredibly insightful if you want to move forward with their legal help. If past clients are unsatisfied, you likely will be, too.
You want a firm with a track record of securing financial compensation for its clients. Reviewing the firm’s success rate, especially in similar personal injury cases, can give insight into what you may accept from their work and in a settlement.
Reputation extends beyond client satisfaction. A law firm respected across the legal landscape with other firms and courts highlights a professional legal team.
Working with award-winning personal injury attorneys can give you, as a client, peace of mind, knowing they have succeeded in previous cases. However, it also shows that they have the respect of their peers in the field.
Our law firm has recovered over $1 billion in damages for clients and been awarded numerous accolades. All three named partners are board-certified by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. We’ve been nationally ranked as a Tier 2 firm by U.S. World & News Report, with regional Tier 1 rankings in personal injury, medical malpractice, and product liability. Our partners have been named Best Lawyers in America and Washington, DC Super Lawyers. We hold an AV preeminent rating from Martindale Hubbell. Senior partners Patrick M. Regan and Salvatore Zambri are recognized in prestigious legal organizations and the Washingtonian’s Top Lawyers Hall of Fame. For experienced, credentialed representation in Fairfax, Virginia contact Regan Zambri Long for a free consultation.
If you or a loved one need a law firm with extensive experience, you need Regan Zambri Long. We hold the at-fault parties accountable and secure maximum compensation for personal injury victims and their families.
Since opening our doors almost 30 years ago, we’ve gathered the best legal team to serve Northern Virginia, securing compensation victims injured in:
We know legal issues can be challenging, so we do the heavy lifting to ensure you get fair compensation. Further, we work on a contingency fee basis, making legal assistance accessible to all. Finally, we have decades of experience throughout our firm, so you have peace of mind that your case is getting the dedication it needs.
For a no-obligation, free consultation, call the Fairfax personal injury lawyers of Regan Zambri Long today to begin an attorney-client relationship.
