When you need to bring a personal injury claim, it’s important to have a lawyer you feel comfortable working with. Here’s some tips from a Maple Grove personal injury attorney about what factors to consider as you make your choice.

1. Their Experience and Qualifications

This should be the most important factor that you consider. You can check on a lawyer’s qualifications by contacting the State Bar Association to be sure they are in good standing.

As for their experience, look for years of experience specifically in the area of personal injury. The law is a very broad field, and most attorneys specialize in one area or another. While there are a few attorneys who attempt to work in a wide variety of areas, this is usually not a good idea and will not get you the best result. You want someone who is thoroughly familiar with Minnesota’s personal injury laws and also the local courts.

2. Their Track Record

In addition to verifying that an attorney has extensive experience, you also want to verify that they have been successful as an attorney in this field. Check on their track record of success, which you can do in a free consultation by asking them specifically what types of cases they have taken and how often they succeeded in getting settlements for their clients. When you visit the attorney’s website, look for a testimony page where you can read the experience of people who have worked with that attorney in the past.

3. Their Communication Skills

You will need to be able to work pretty closely with your attorney, and you will only have a fruitful relationship if you’re able to talk openly and honestly and understand one another. Attorneys are usually good communicators – it’s part of the job description – but as in any profession, some are more skilled than others. When you meet the attorney for your free consultation, don’t be afraid to ask questions. If there’s something you don’t understand, ask your attorney to explain again. They should be able to do so easily and clearly.

5. A Compatible Personality

Again, you will be working closely with this person on something that’s very personal to you. You want to be sure that you’ll actually be able to get along well with them. This is something of a personal question, and you’ll make this decision at least in part on your gut feeling.

Look for someone who shows they respect you and your time. This includes not only paying attention to what you say and responding, but also telling you the truth. Don’t waste your time with an attorney who makes pie-in-the-sky promises. A qualified attorney who respects you will be honest with you about whether you have a case and what it might be worth.

We have many years of experience ​getting successful settlements for our clients. Contact Justice Served Coalition today in Maple Grove, MN for a free consultation on your case.