If you or someone you know has ever been in a car accident, you know that it is difficult to know what to do right away. People feel shock, stress, and worse yet, injury. If an accident is serious, then you need a trusted advocate and advisor to get you through that rough patch.
No one thing makes a great car accident attorney. Instead, a great car accident attorney must possess many qualities in order to best serve the client.
Nothing substitutes for experience. It is only through extensive experience with a variety of car and truck accident cases that an attorney can develop a working knowledge of the law and case strategy. Both settlements and trials require focused preparation and thoughtful planning. The more experience an attorney has in the type of case you have, the more streamlined the process can become. A seasoned attorney can best obtain, analyze, and utilize witness statements, photos, reports, medical information, and other records in putting on the best case possible. Experienced attorneys also stay up on the law, so that they know when critical legal changes happen that could affect a client's outcome.
An effective attorney needs to be determined in the face of any opposition. The client’s interest should be the car accident attorney’s main and, in most cases, sole interest. Your attorney should fight vigorously for you to get the compensation you deserve. You should also look for an attorney who works on a contingent fee basis, in other words, takes a fee only if they win. This takes some of the stress off the client.
One of the most important, yet too often overlooked, skills that the best car accident attorney should have is compassion. When clients are personally dealing with injuries, emotional issues, family stress, and anxiety regarding a car accident they have been involved in, compassion and empathy play a significant part in smoothing the path to a positive resolution. The relationship a client has with his or her attorney must be built on trust. Building a trusting relationship and rapport means understanding what the client is going through and treating them with the respect and courtesy they deserve and need to get through a difficult time in their lives. Clients come first, and it is critical to take the time to sit down with each individual client to discuss their case and to keep them apprised of developments every step of the way.
Confidentiality goes to the heart of the attorney-client relationship. The best car accident attorney knows it is critical to protect the confidences of the client. This is another key pillar in building a trusting relationship. Clients must know that they can be completely open and honest with their attorney. Having a safe space to talk helps the attorney to build the most effective case possible.
If you or a loved one has been in a car or truck accident, contact one of our Sachs Waldman personal injury attorneys today at (313) 965-3464 or fill out our online form. We are your best choice if you need legal assistance to get the compensation you need to recover from a car or truck accident. Consultations are free and confidential.
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