{"id":77,"date":"2020-08-26T08:51:28","date_gmt":"2020-08-26T08:51:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.playground.setmy.site\/index.php\/2020\/08\/26\/choosing-the-right-personal-injury-attorney\/"},"modified":"2026-09-05T08:19:31","modified_gmt":"2026-09-05T08:19:31","slug":"choosing-the-right-personal-injury-attorney","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.playground.setmy.site\/index.php\/2020\/08\/26\/choosing-the-right-personal-injury-attorney\/","title":{"rendered":"Choosing The Right Personal Injury Attorney"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Choosing The Right Personal Injury Attorney<\/h1>\n<p> <a href=\"\/blog\/category\/Uncategorized\">Uncategorized<\/a> <\/p>\n<p> Aug 26 <\/p>\n<p> Written By <a href=\"\/blog?author=65e0cd1eea4f3d35f6e4f140\"><\/a> <\/p>\n<p> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.playground.setmy.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Photo-Blog-Choosing-P.I.-Lawyer-750x380-2.webp\" alt=\"Man searching internet for a personal injury attorney.\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Choosing the right <a href=\"\/personal-injury\">personal injury<\/a> attorney is an important decision.&nbsp; The weeks following a car wreck can be difficult to navigate.&nbsp; Your car is damaged.&nbsp; You are receiving medical treatment.&nbsp; Bills are slowly mounting.&nbsp; You are unable to work.&nbsp; Insurance companies are contacting you.&nbsp; Where do you turn for help?&nbsp; People injured in car wrecks are often left with the foreign task of contacting a a personal injury attorney to deal with the insurance companies.&nbsp; A personal injury attorney can <a href=\"\/index.php\/2019\/02\/04\/just-say-no-to-the-other-partys-insurance-adjuster-after-a-car-wreck\/\">level the playing field<\/a> to ensure that you are being treated fairly by the insurance companies. How do you know which personal injury attorney is the right one for you?&nbsp; This blog discusses what to look for. <\/p>\n<h4>Research Personal Injury Attorneys<\/h4>\n<p>Television and internet ads abound with personal injury attorneys seeking clients.&nbsp; These ads reach thousands of people.&nbsp; Your search for the right attorney should go beyond a jingle you hear on television or an ad appearing at the top of your google search.&nbsp; Ask family and friends for recommendations.&nbsp; Research potential attorneys in your area on the internet and look at the attorney\u2019s website and online ratings.&nbsp; Select one or more attorneys who practice in the area of personal injury.&nbsp; Call and talk with the actual attorney about your potential case. <\/p>\n<h4>Contact With The Actual Attorney<\/h4>\n<p>An initial question to ask is whether you will have contact with the actual attorney who will be handling your case.&nbsp; Alternatively, will the bulk of your contact about your case be handled by a paralegal?&nbsp; It is important that the attorney you choose be able to timely return your calls and fully advise you on the status of your case.&nbsp; &nbsp;It is also important that the attorney can dedicate the necessary time to your case. <\/p>\n<h4>Experience<\/h4>\n<p>When finding the right attorney, you should inquire as to the attorney\u2019s experience in handling cases similar to yours.&nbsp; For example, how long has the attorney been practicing personal injury law?&nbsp; While the number of years an attorney has been practicing law is an indicator of experience, this alone should not be the determining factor.&nbsp; Has the attorney handled cases with injuries similar to yours?&nbsp; Should your case go to trial, does the attorney have experience with the particular court that will consider your case? <\/p>\n<h4>Personal Injury Attorney\u2019s Fees<\/h4>\n<p>In the typical car wreck case, attorney\u2019s fees are based upon a contingency-fee arrangement.&nbsp; That is, the lawyer does not recover any fee unless a recovery is made on behalf of a client.&nbsp; Attorney\u2019s fees, case costs, and medical bills\/liens, are usually paid out of the total settlement amount.&nbsp; Attorney\u2019s fees vary based upon the complexity of the case.&nbsp; In the typical car wreck case, most attorney\u2019s charge between 33% and 40%.&nbsp; Some may charge more.&nbsp; When talking with potential attorneys, you should ask about the contingency fee amount.&nbsp; At the end of the day, the contingency fee should be reasonable. <\/p>\n<h4>The Right Fit<\/h4>\n<p>It is important to hire the right attorney for your case.&nbsp; You want an attorney who is experienced and detail oriented.&nbsp; You likewise want an attorney who has sufficient time to dedicate to your case.&nbsp; At the end of the day, you need to feel comfortable with the attorney you choose. Barney Law PLLC aggressively represents clients in <a href=\"\/car-wreck\">car wreck cases<\/a>.&nbsp; We give great attention to every case we take on.&nbsp; Though our office is located in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Barney+Law+PLLC\/@38.4472566,-81.9616287,15z\/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x4340e76ef6054654!8m2!3d38.4472566!4d-81.9616287\">Teays Valley<\/a>, West Virginia, we represent clients throughout West Virginia in car wreck and personal injury cases.&nbsp; Feel free to call us with questions about your potential case.&nbsp; The initial consultation is always free.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p> <a href=\"\/blog\/tag\/Auto+Accident+Lawyer\">Auto Accident Lawyer<\/a> <a href=\"\/blog\/tag\/Car+Wreck\">Car Wreck<\/a> <\/p>\n<p> <a href=\"\/blog?author=65e0cd1eea4f3d35f6e4f140\"><\/p>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p> <a href=\"\/index.php\/2021\/02\/13\/preliminary-hearing-in-felony-criminal-cases\/\"><\/p>\n<p> Previous<br \/>\n Previous <\/p>\n<h2>The Preliminary Hearing in Felony Criminal Cases<\/h2>\n<p> <\/a><\/p>\n<p> <a href=\"\/index.php\/2020\/06\/23\/post-traumatic-stress-disorder-after-a-car-accident\/\"><\/p>\n<p> Next<br \/>\n Next <\/p>\n<h2>Post Traumatic Stress Disorder After a Car Accident<\/h2>\n<p> <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Looking for the best personal injury lawyer in West Virginia? 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