What Should I Look For in a Personal Injury Lawyer?

If you have been seriously injured in an accident in Colorado, one of the most important things you can do is speak with a personal injury lawyer about your legal rights. The victim of another’s negligence may be entitled to substantial compensation. If you have a claim, hiring an experienced personal injury lawyer will be the first step toward recovering the money you deserve.

When choosing a lawyer, you need to make an informed decision. You need to choose a lawyer who can represent you effectively, and with whom you will feel comfortable discussing your personal health, family, and financial circumstances. With this in mind, what should you look for in a personal injury lawyer?

Below are the most important considerations when looking for an attorney to handle your personal injury case. If you are ready to start exploring your legal options, call Burg Simpson at 303-792-5595 for a FREE and confidential case evaluation.

1. Focused on Representing Accident Victims & Their Families

When you need help after a serious accident, it is important to work with a lawyer who focuses on representing accident victims and their families. There are a lot of lawyers out there, but not every lawyer will have the experience you need to deal with your specific circumstances.

Choosing a personal injury lawyer who spends every day helping victims fight for justice will be important for maximizing your chances of recovering just compensation.

2. Highly Experienced Professionals Committed to Protecting Your Legal Rights

Successfully pursuing a complex personal injury claim requires more than just a lawyer—it requires a team of highly experienced professionals. As a result, beyond looking for a personal injury lawyer, you will want to look for a law firm that has the team, capabilities, and resources required to effectively fight for your legal rights.

3. Proven Results in High-Stakes Personal Injury Cases

While past results do not guarantee future success, a law firm’s past results in high-stakes personal injury cases can provide a good indication of the firm’s capabilities. If a law firm has secured numerous multi-million-dollar settlements and verdicts, this indicates that the firm’s personal injury lawyers know what it takes—and are prepared to do what it takes—to achieve justice for their clients.

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4. Recognition Amongst Their Peers

If a law firm’s personal injury lawyers have received recognition from their peers and within the legal community, this can also be a good indication of their capabilities. Look for awards and accolades from elite organizations such as:

• America’s Most Influential Law Firms
• U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Law Firms in America”
• “Best Lawyers in America”
• Super Lawyers
• The Legal 500

These accolades are only awarded to a select group of law firms and lawyers each year. Burg Simpson has been honored to receive these accolades (among others) on multiple occasions.

5. Testimonials from Satisfied Clients 

Testimonials from satisfied clients can also provide valuable insight into what you can expect if you choose a personal injury lawyer or law firm to represent you. While written testimonials can provide some insight into what you can expect as a client, video testimonials can be especially informative. We recommend reading or watching as many testimonials as you can to get a feel for what you can expect if you decide to move forward.

6. Legal Representation with No Out-of-Pocket Cost

No matter which personal injury law firm you choose, your case should be handled at no cost to you until the matter is resolved. This is known as “contingency fee” representation, and it is standard among personal injury law firms.

With contingency fee representation, you pay nothing upfront or on a monthly basis. In fact, you pay nothing at all unless you receive fair compensation for your injuries and losses through a settlement or trial award.

7. Able to Get to Work on Your Case Immediately

Finally, when looking for a personal injury lawyer in Colorado, it is important to choose a lawyer who can get to work on your case immediately. Hiring a lawyer who can investigate the accident right away will help ensure that you have the evidence you need to recover the financial compensation you deserve.

Read More: What Is the Colorado Statute of Limitations for Personal Injury?

When you have a personal injury claim, time is of the essence. You only have a limited time to file, and you do not want to lose the chance to take legal action.

Discuss Your Case with a Personal Injury Lawyer in Colorado for FREE

Nobody expects to be injured. When the unexpected happens, it is vital to know where you should turn.

Do you need to speak with a personal injury lawyer in Colorado? If so, we encourage you to contact Burg Simpson promptly for a FREE case evaluation. We serve clients in and around Denver and throughout the state.

Our lawyers will provide a preliminary assessment of your legal rights. If it appears that you may have a claim, we can get to work protecting your rights immediately.