Brampton personal injury lawyers understand the importance of getting the best possible settlement for their clients who have been injured in accidents.

Accidents can result in life-changing consequences and getting monetary compensation helps to make the lives of victims and their families a little easier and more comfortable.

However, unless you have the right kind of legal advice, assistance and advocacy, getting a satisfactory settlement from those responsible for causing the accident can be a well-nigh impossible task. There are several complicated legal, medical and insurance issues involved and only an experienced and knowledgeable legal mind can deal with them.

Selecting the Right Personal Injury Lawyer

Obviously, there are many factors involved in winning a satisfactory settlement. Getting the right personal injury lawyer certainly plays a huge role in this process.

1. Exclusive practice of personal injury law: The law like most other fields has areas of specialization, in which a legal professional gains experience and expertise. A family lawyer or criminal lawyer for instance would not be able to help you as much as someone who practices personal injury law exclusively.
2. Referral: In many cases, a law-firm may refer your file to another outside firm or lawyer. In such cases, you may have to pay referral fees. You may also have gone to this firm based on a recommendation and if they’re outsourcing their work, it’s not something that you may want.
3. “Runners”: There have been instances where the injured victim/family signs up with people who are not actually lawyers. They approach accident victims and promise to win them a substantial settlement but in reality, may only take the case to inexperienced lawyers, paralegals etc.
4. Communication and comfort: You need to feel respected and treated with dignity, whatever your status. Trust your gut feel and analyze whether you feel comfortable with the lawyer, whether it’s easy to communicate with them and that they will keep you informed and involved in the case.
5. Experience: Pick a lawyer with specific experience in your kind of case and a good track record of success.
6. Trial ready: Apart from negotiation skills, your lawyer should be prepared to take the case to court.
7. Check if there are conflicts of interest: The lawyer may defend the at-fault party or their insurers. In such a case they may not be the right ones to represent you.
8. Don’t hesitate to question: Clear all your doubts and ensure that you have complete clarity on fees, time-lines, keeping you updated etc.
9. Disciplinary record: Cross check if they have a good reputation for ethical practices with the bar association and the medical community
10. Language: Select a lawyer whom you can communicate with if you’re not familiar with a particular language.
11. Staying involved: Select a lawyer who will communicate regularly and keep you updated on status, progress, strategy, changes to laws, information etc.
12. Get clarity on financial terms: Fee structure, expenses, financial support, contingency fees etc. and ensure that these terms are provided in writing.

An experienced Brampton car accident lawyer or Brampton slip and fall injury lawyer can protect your interests throughout.