Selecting an Injury Law Firm

Injury law firm serving clients in Clarksburg, Bridgeport and across West Virginia

If you suffer injury in an accident, selecting the right personal injury law firm to take your case is the most important decision you can make with regard to your injury and potential compensation. It is not a decision to be made lightly, and should be made only after you perform due diligence in researching and vetting potential personal injury law firms.

Make a list of potential personal injury law firms

When picking a Bridgeport or Clarksburg injury law firm, you should have at least a few options to choose from. This means compiling a list of potential law firms. You can compile a list in a few ways:

Solicit referrals from individuals who can recommend a quality injury law firm. This may include friends or family members who had positive experiences with law firms in Clarksburg and business or family attorneys who can recommend a colleague.
Explore the internet or telephone directory.
Use the lawyer referral service provided by your local bar association.

Ask the following questions during your free consultation

Once you have a list of potential personal injury law firms, schedule a few initial consultations. Such consultations should be free—if a law firm wants to charge you for an initial consultation then you should cross them off your list immediately. Remember, the consultation is not only for the injury attorney to learn about your case; it is also for you to learn about the lawyer. Obtaining answers to the following questions during the consultation can greatly assist you in your decision.

Does the law firm work on a contingency basis (meaning that they do not charge you unless they attain a settlement or award in your favor)?
Who will be handling your case? Will it be an experienced partner in the law firm or a relatively inexperienced Clarksburg lawyer?
Ask for references. Can they refer you to a former client who had a positive experience with them?
Has the injury law firm worked on cases similar to yours in the past? What is their success rate on similar cases?
Are you comfortable with the style, pace and method of the law firm? Do you feel you are respected and treated courteously by their staff?

Contact a Clarksburg personal injury law firm

From offices in Bridgeport, WV, Cooper Law Offices, PLLC helps clients in Bridgeport, Clarksburg, and across West Virginia file personal injury lawsuits and obtain the compensation they deserve. Call us today at 304.842.0505 or contact us online for a free consultation about your case.

To Contact Us: 240 West Main Street | Bridgeport, WV 26330 | Phone: 304.842.0505 | Fax: 304.842.0544