Legal : How to Choose a Lawyer for Your Spinal Cord Injury Case

By: Brenda Hollingsworth and Richard Auger 19 or more times read

Date Submitted: 2010-02-26 02:52:37 - Article Views: 26

Finding out that you have suffered a serious spinal cord injury as a result of an accident can be devastating news for you and your family. With so many serious medical issues to contemplate and digest, it can be overwhelming to also have to make important decisions about advancing a legal claim for compensation. The purpose of this article is to assist you to streamline making these important decisions.Why Use a Lawyer At All?Sometimes the most seriously injured victims wonder whether it is necessary to retain a lawyer at all. After all, if you are a paraplegic or quadriplegic as a result of the accident, is anyone really going to argue that your injuries do not exceed the insurance policy limits? While that is an excellent question, most readers will be surprised to learn that insurance companies will often challenge the victim's future care costs and other identfied needs as a way to chip down the damages.Getting a lawyer is key to ensuring your damages are maximized. And this is critical. Spinal cord injured victims require every penny they can access to ensure the highest quality of life possible.How to Chose the Right Lawyer for your Accident CaseExperience: Not every lawyer practices personal injury law and not every personal injury lawyer is experienced in handling spinal cord injury cases. Consider whether the lawyer you are contemplating has actually handled clients with serious spinal cord injuries.Network: A lawyer who has been through other cases like yours will have a network of service providers who can help you access the goods and services you need. For example, does the lawyer you are contemplating have a relationship with the Canadian Paraplegic Association or a similar organization in your area? Some of the non-legal assistance your lawyer provides is just as important as the legal assistance.Results: Does your lawyer have a track record of obtaining top dollar for spinal cord injuries? Many lawyers will post dollar amounts of past settlements on their websites. Remember, a million dollar settlement for a spinal cord injured person is not a great result in many jurisdictions if there were five million dollars available under the policy. However, it is an excellent result when the insurance policy was only a million. It is important to look beyond the numbers posted on a site.A Final NoteWhen we have visited our clients in the hospital, we have been surprised to see other lawyers have dropped in to deliver business cards and promotional materials. Ask yourself whether a really good lawyer will troll the hospital halls.

Author Resource Required for Reprint: Brenda Hollingsworth is an Ottawa injury lawyer who only represents injured accident victims, never insurance companies. Brenda regularly achieves settlements for injured people. To read more about Brenda, or to schedule an appointment with her, visit http://www.personalinjuryottawa.ca or call 613 233-4529. Our initial consulation is always free.

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