How to Select a Motorcycle Accident Attorney By Levine & Slavit PLLC on February 21, 2014

Long Island Motorcycle Accident AttorneyWaging a motorcycle accident lawsuit can be a complex process. In many cases, the circumstances of the accident are not clear, and it can be difficult to determine who was primarily responsible for the incident. For this reason, it is essential that you hire an excellent motorcycle accident attorney to represent your case. Though it can be tempting to choose a lawyer quickly, the decision should never be undertaken lightly, and there are certain things you should look for when you are selecting an attorney. Long Island personal injury attorney Ira Slavit reviews the criteria you should use to select an attorney.

Choose an Attorney with Experience

Extensive experience is perhaps the most important attribute of a good motorcycle accident attorney. Law is much like medicine; there are various branches and specialties within the legal field, and lawyers often focus on one specific area of law. Typically, you will have a better chance of winning your case if you choose a personal injury attorney who focuses on auto accidents. You may even be able to find a lawyer who focuses primarily on motorcycle accidents.

When interviewing attorneys, you should ask them about how many motorcycle accident cases they have represented. What is their success rate? How many of their cases went to trial? While motorcycle accident cases can often be settled through out of court negotiation, you should always choose an attorney who is willing to go to court and who has extensive courtroom experience.

Choose an Attorney Who Works with Expert Witnesses

Eye witnesses can be invaluable to your case, but sometimes they are not enough. An accident reconstruction expert will conduct a thorough investigation of the accident scene, vehicles involved, skid marks, medical records, and other pertinent information. Using this data, he or she will determine the most likely sequence of events leading up to the accident. His or her testimony can be the most convincing evidence in a motorcycle accident case. A good accident attorney should have a working relationship with at least one accident reconstruction expert.

Choose an Attorney who Charges a Contingency Fee

After a motorcycle accident, you are probably facing medical bills and extensive property damage. You may even have been put out of work by the accident, so the thought of accumulating additional legal fees is daunting. Fortunately, many accident attorneys charge a contingency fee, which means that he or she will not charge unless you win your case. Following your settlement or trial, the attorney will then take a percentage of your winnings. By choosing a lawyer who charges in this way, you can ensure greater financial stability, regardless of the outcome of your lawsuit.

Choose an Attorney with Whom You Feel Comfortable

Finally, it is important that you feel at ease with your attorney. In some instances, accident cases can go on for months or even years, and you will be working closely with your lawyer throughout the entire process. A good accident attorney understands the physical and emotional difficulties that you are experiencing and will offer support as well as legal assistance throughout your journey. While legal experience and knowledge will directly affect the outcome of your case, your entire experience will be more pleasant and stress free if you select a lawyer with whom you connect on a personal level.

Find an Attorney

Before hiring a lawyer, you should interview several attorneys to find the one with the most experience and with whom you feel most comfortable. Contact an attorney in your area to set up an initial consultation.

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