How To Choose A Work Injury Law Firm

Important Questions To Ask When Choosing A Law Firm in Philadelphia

Q. Do I really need a lawyer?
A. Yes. First of all, you don’t want to deal directly with
an insurance company. Their adjusters work for the
company and, therefore, want to settle with you for as
low a figure as possible. When dealing directly with an
injured person, adjusters often settle large cases for
small amounts.

They cannot do so with an experienced attorney who
fights for the full value of your case.

What’s more, a seriously hurt person is in no condition
to deal with a multi-billion dollar insurance company.
An experienced attorney should be the person speaking for you and your family. You should concentrate
on getting well, without being on guard and wondering
if you said or did the wrong thing.

Q. When Should I Get A Lawyer?
A. Immediately! The car and truck involved in a collision
are soon repaired or turned into scrap metal. The
structure that failed at a construction site is quickly
rebuilt. The faster an attorney can investigate, the
better the job that attorney can do. An experienced
attorney investigates promptly - while the evidence is
still available and witnesses are cooperative.

The sooner you get an attorney, the sooner you get the
best advice on your legal rights and what you should
and should not do.

Q. I have been severely injured and will never be able to work again. How do I know that my lawyer can handle a case this large?
A. Ask the lawyer – and be direct. Ask such questions as:
“Have you ever handled multi-million dollar cases?
Have you represented people who can’t return to
work?” Ask for specific results the lawyer has obtained
for other people.

Q. Should I shop for the cheapest lawyer?
A. No! Shop for the best lawyer. The best lawyers don’t
sell their services cheaply. So, don’t be taken in by an
inexperienced or unaggressive law firm that cuts fees
just to get your case. You don’t want to hire a cheap
lawyer, then find out later that lawyer is doing a poor
job - and that now you need a competent, experienced
attorney who charges a responsible fee.

THE DETAILS ON FEES: Most attorneys work on a contingent fee basis; they receive a percentage of the amount recovered. Very few people can afford the enormous sums needed to proceed with a lawsuit. The contingent fee allows the poorest person to hire a lawyer. Contingent fees are payable only if you win. If you don't recover, the lawyer gets nothing for the extensive time he or she and other personnel at the firm spend on your case.

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Injured At Work — A Guide to Your Rights includes considerable basic information. However, this information and the information on this website is not offered as legal advice or instruction. If you have a legal problem or question, you should contact an attorney. If you have questions about the information in this booklet, please feel free to contact Kline & Specter at 1-800-597-9585. In this booklet you will find general information about the Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation Act. As time goes on, the benefits and laws described here may change. This is not all the law on these issues. Space limitations prevent discussion of many legal questions, and variations in the facts of your situation may bring about a different result.