No one looks forward to a legal consultation. Even though the lawyer is on their side, there’s always the embarrassment of having to go to one in the first place. This is especially the case if a personal injury victim has guilt about their accident.
Well, first off, you need to remember that a good lawyer will be just as concerned about his client’s emotions as he/she is about their case. A decent car accident lawyer will not be judgmental or critical. Instead, they will listen to your case with concern and compassion. They will want to help you not just for the money but also because they have genuine empathy for your situation.
For this reason, you need to be as forthright as you can about the incident. Never lie to your attorney, as that hinders both their case and their trust in you. Besides, if an attorney is doing their job, they will discover any lies throughout the course of the case.
In addition, if you have any evidence backing your story, make sure you make mention of it.
Also make note of any potential witnesses you might have. Don’t even worry if the witnesses don’t seem ‘objective’ enough, (which could be the case for friends or family). Your attorney will determine whether or not their testimony has validity.
At the end of the consultation, if your attorney thinks you have a valid case, he or she will want to get the legal process started. They may ask you to sign a power-of-attorney document, (which grants them the right to act on your behalf). They may also ask for a retainer, if they don’t work on a contingency basis.
Once all of that is taken care of, you can pretty much consider the person your ‘official’ personal injury attorney.
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