Frequently Asked Questions for Prospective Clients

When you or a loved one is injured, a lot of things come at you quickly. On one hand, you are very concerned about how you are going to pay your or your loved one’s medical bills. If you can’t work because of your injury, you are concerned about how you are going to make ends meet. You are concerned with providing for your family. If you are injured at work, your employer may be insisting that you see the “company doctor”. Your employer or an insurance adjuster may be pressuring you to settle your claims now. You wonder whether you need a lawyer or if you should just take their offer. You wonder whether your claim may have a lot more value than what they are offering you.

When you are considering hiring a lawyer to represent you, there are a lot of lawyers out there. The choice you make will be a critical one. You need to ask many questions of a prospective lawyer. Do they try cases? Or are they just going to refer your case to someone who does? Have they been successful in the past? Can they help with your medical bills? Your living expenses? If it is a maritime claim, do they know maritime law? Do they have any experience with maritime law? What is the lawyer’s background?

The Buzbee Law Firm has counseled hundreds of clients with these exact concerns. We know what you are going through. We also know what you need to consider when hiring a lawyer.