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If you have been injured in a car accident because another person was negligent, you are entitled to pursue compensation from that person. However, the success of your personal injury claim will depend on a number of factors including the New Orleans Auto Accident Attorney you select to represent you. Here are 5 questions to consider as you try to determine which attorney is right for your case.

Experience

Just because an attorney is a personal injury attorney does not mean that he or she has significant experience representing those who have been injured in auto accidents. There are many different types of personal injury cases such as slip and fall accidents, construction accidents, and medical malpractice. The attorney you hire to represent you in your auto accident case should have an established track record of successfully representing clients who were injured in auto accidents.

Industry reputation

Do a little research to find out if the attorney is well-known within the industry. An attorney who has been successfully working in the industry for a while is likely to have earned recognition among insurance adjusters as well as among auto accident attorneys who represent defendants. This familiarity can go a long way to help your attorney settle your case quickly and fairly, and may also have a positive impact on your case should it go to trial.

Comfortable

If you like the attorney and feel comfortable talking to and being around the attorney, you are more likely to work well with him or her. Such a positive working relationship will have a positive impact on your case. On the other hand if you have a hostile or otherwise difficult relationship with your attorney then your case is bound to suffer.

Attorney’s background

A little background search may provide you with important bits of information about the attorney such as whether or not any disciplinary action has ever been taken, whether the attorney has written any articles related to auto accident cases, or if the attorney has won any significant claims. Simply asking the attorney about these topics is one way to find out information. Another way is to contact the Louisiana state bar or do an online search.

How much will you charge for representing me?

While attorneys typically use a contingency fee arrangements in auto accident cases, you should still inquire about payment. A contingency fee arrangement means that your attorney will only get paid if your case is successful. If you lose, the attorney does not get paid.

Auto accident cases are not always straightforward. They often present a number of complicated legal challenges that only an experienced New Orleans car accident attorney will be able to handle. Contact The Lambert Firm today for a consultation.