Someone who has been wrongfully injured and wishes
to collect damages/compensation for their injuries will need to hire the
services of a personal
injury lawyers represent them (plaintiff) in their legal claim. The
settlement should cover hospital expenses, loss of income and your pain and
suffering. With so much at stake, how do you choose the right personal injury
lawyer?
Following these few simple steps will hold you in
good stead in finding the right personal injury lawyer for your case.
Steps
Identify lawyers who are familiar
with the nature of injury you suffered.Some lawyers might specialize in workplace injuries whilst some others
in car accident claim.
Verify the statute of limitations
in Singapore.There will usually be a time limit,
from which you can make a claim.
Do an internet search of
perspective injury lawyers. Use a
search engine like Google or Yahoo to make a list of lawyers you may be
interested and research further from there.
Check your lawyer's record and
reputation. Once you have narrowed down your
potential lawyers, check the lawyer's background and reputation.
Ask about their fees. Contact law firms in your area and ask about the
lawyer's contingency fees, what percentage from your compensation will they
retain?
Does the personal injury lawyer
offer consultation.Bring along
all important documents when you meet your lawyer for the first time, e.g. medical/doctor`s/hospital
bills, proof of loss of income and copies of the accident/police report.
You are now ready to choose your
personal injury lawyer. Using the
above simple steps to research go with your gut feeling to choose a lawyer who
will best be able to represent you in you in your quest for personal injury
compensation.
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