When you’re injured, hiring the right injury lawyer is the most important decision you’ll make in your case.

By now, many know of InPerSuit’s mission to inform people before they pursue a legal case and of our technology that quickly connects clients with their legal options.

Choosing the right injury attorney makes all the difference in how much you’ll recover and when. By asking these five questions, you will know if your lawyer is right for your case.

1. What is my lawyer’s experience with cases like mine?

Personal injury law covers a wide range of cases, from car accidents to slip-and-falls to permanent catastrophic injuries. Finding an attorney who has the right experience for your case and your injuries is crucial. But don’t stop there—ask who will work on your case. Avoid law firms that pass off cases to lesser experienced associates or contractors you haven’t met firsthand. Avoid hiring lawyers or law firms with pressure to “turn” cases quickly or settle for less. With InPerSuit, you can interview more than one lawyer, and you will know your lawyer before you agree to hire.

2. What is the value of my case and the potential outcomes?

An experienced lawyer can provide an accurate assessment of your case relatively early on, including the likely value and potential outcome of your case. Clients understandably deserve to know how much and when to expect to recover financial compensation. The best lawyers are less likely to reference specific outcomes in other cases as this often misleads an injured client about the value of their particular case. Although the right lawyer will add value to your case, beware of lawyers who brag about past results when seeking your business.

Instead, good lawyers will often explain their method for evaluating your case considering three key factors in every injury case: liability, your damages, and the opposing party’s financial ability to pay. Your lawyer should always be willing to discuss these factors with you openly and honestly.

3. What is your approach to handling cases?

Lawyers may differ in their approach to handling your case. It’s very important that your lawyer aligns case strategy with your goals and needs. You may want your lawyer to maximize your recovery and prepare to go to trial if necessary. On the other hand, you may need a settlement much sooner though you could receive a larger recovery sometime later.

Either way, you should talk with your lawyer about your goals and needs in your first meeting. You need to be able to trust the lawyer you hire will give solid legal advice and will place your needs above other interests.

After all, you were the one injured. With InPerSuit’s platform, you can quickly interview more than one qualified and vetted lawyer to make sure you hire right.

4. What are your fees and costs?

It’s very important to ask the right questions about your lawyer’s legal fees. Most injury lawyers only charge a contingency fee. A contingency fee is almost always a percentage of the money damages recovered on your behalf. Most lawyers charge 33% or 1/3 of the recovery for typical cases, and up to 40% for more complex cases.

Injury lawyers are most often paid if, and only if, they recover money. Most jurisdictions require lawyers to provide clients with a written contingency fee agreement detailing the percentage legal fees and expenses..

How expenses are charged to you by the lawyer is very important. How does the lawyer charge case expenses? What type of case expenses will be paid? Will these expenses be deducted from your portion, the lawyer’s portion, or split before the recovery is divided? How case expenses are charged can significantly reduce the amount you receive in compensation.

All lawyers are not created equal. Before hiring a lawyer, you always have the right to seek a second evaluation and measure your options.

5. How will you communicate with me?

Effective communication is key to a successful attorney-client relationship. Ask how often you can expect updates on your case, how best to reach your lawyer, and how quickly they typically respond to inquiries.

You deserve to stay informed about your injury case. Our platform is designed to keep you informed while allowing your lawyer to focus on advancing your case faster. Know your legal options and hire the right injury lawyer with InPerSuit.

Don’t let an injury hold you back. Get the legal help you deserve. Schedule a free consultation with InPerSuit now.