Qualities to Look For when Choosing a Traffic Accident Lawyer

The South Florida metropolitan area where Fort Lauderdale lies has a population of over 5,000,000. It is, therefore, not surprising that there are many traffic accident lawyers here. Some of these lawyers are better than others while others are downright unscrupulous and fraudulent. It is only if you understand the qualities of a good traffic accident lawyer that you will be able to choose the best one for your case.

 The lawyer you pick should be a member of the Florida Bar. You should also consider membership to other professional associations, examples being Broward County Justice Association and Florida Bar Association. Membership to these organizations is an important quality to consider because they do vetting before admitting new members and they insist that members abide by strict codes of ethics, rules, and regulations that are aimed at safeguarding your interests.

A good traffic accident lawyer Fort Lauderdale is one who works on a no-win no-pay basis. This simply means you will not pay for legal services if you do not win the case. The lawyer will pay all case costs, including the costs of litigation, expert medical provider testimony, filing, and investigation. If you win the case, the lawyer will take a percentage that you will have agreed on from the settlement and reimbursement of costs.

Pick a lawyer who provides free initial consultation. This consultation is important because you will discuss the merits of the case and the best option given the merit of the case (trial or out-of-court settlement). You will also discuss such matters as how much you should seek as compensation based on liability, liability insurance, and the extent of the injury and the degree of medical treatment. This is important in that you will not come across as being greedy or shortchange yourself.

Go for a lawyer who uses an accident reconstructionist .This is a professional who goes out to the scene of the accident and takes measurements, looks for skid marks, looks for surveillance, talks to potential witnesses, and downloads the black box if applicable. This information is very important for a traffic accident lawsuit.

Training is an important quality in a lawyer. Experience is, however, more important. Go for a lawyer who has been involved in many cases that are similar to yours and who has a high win rate. Important personal qualities that you should be on the lookout for when hiring a lawyer are diligence, perseverance, and negotiation skills/persuasiveness.

You want a lawyer who has the respect of his/her peers. This is important in case the case has to be resolved in an out-of-court settlement. Insurance companies should know that your lawyer is not one to be intimidated and to back down.

Go for a local traffic accident lawyer. Not only will this save you money, but local lawyers have a better understanding of the area, they know the Fort Lauderdale court system and court personnel, and vetting will be easier.