Finding a Lawyer After a Car Accident with an 18-Wheeler Truck

After an accident with an 18-wheeler truck, you're probably being bombarded by people at every moment. Lawyers are calling you to represent you, insurance agents are calling you to hear your side of the story, and lawyers from both the trucking company and insurance company might also be calling you. It can be a confusing time and you just want to hand your baggage to someone else and let them handle it.

You may end up discussing everything about your accident with the first lawyer who calls, in desperation. But don't worry. You're not stuck. You didn't sign anything and you're free to share your case with other lawyers, and you should. You should shop around for the best 18-wheeler accident lawyer you can find. But how do you know who is "the best"?

The fact of the matter is that every law firm can make bold claims. They can tell you your case is open and shut. They can tell you they'll do everything in their power to win. But will they go to trial with you? Have they handled these types of cases before? Will their top lawyer be representing you or will they just hand your case off to a junior associate? These are the types of questions you should be thinking about.

Here are some other considerations to keep in mind when looking for an 18-wheeler accident lawyer:

• Track Record - How many personal injury cases has the law firm handled? How many did they win? How many of these cases actually ent to trial? How much did they settle the case for above the initial settlement offer?
• Reputation - Look up the law firm on all the various lawyer directories. Are their ratings good? Do they look legitimate? Have they been rated by other attorneys? Look at only the most reputable sites such as Martindale-Hubble and AVVO to make sure you are getting a quality attorney.
• Personal Attention - Will the law firm keep you in the loop every step of the way? Will the attorneys give you their personal numbers so you can call them any time, night and day? Did they care about your accident and ask if you were okay, or did they immediately just start trying to gather facts to see if they could build a case?
• Fees - Avoid lawyers that charge up-front fees and fees for a consultation. Also, make sure the law firm charges a contingency fee and not an hourly rate. Compare the law firm's contingency fee with other lawyers. Too low of a fee might be a red flag because that means the law firm isn't getting much business. Too high of a fee and the law firm gets all of the money when the case is done and you're left with the scraps.

These are just some considerations in the myriad of qualities you should look at when examine lawyers. When looking for a personal injury law firm, you need to be your own private investigator. You need to look at every single aspect of the law firm and their lawyers that you can and leave no stone unturned. At the end of the day, it's your case and you want to make sure that justice is served and you get every penny that you deserve in your case. If you were injured in an 18-wheeler accident or experienced any other type of personal injury, and would like to speak with an attorney, fill out this form for a free consultation.