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personal-injury
Vetting Checklist
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Not All Lawyers Are Equipped
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Section 01
Not All Lawyers Are Equipped
Not all personal injury lawyers are equipped for high-stakes litigation. Here is a vetting checklist to use during your consultations.
Section 02
Do you have the financial resources to fund this case?
Catastrophic cases can cost $100,000+ in expert fees alone. If the firm cannot advance these costs, they will settle cheap.
Section 03
When was the last time you took a case to verdict?
Insurance companies know which lawyers fold before trial. You need a threat they respect.
Section 04
Do you handle these cases exclusively?
Avoid "door law" (anything that walks in the door). You need a specialist, not a generalist.
Section 05
Why Financial Capacity Matters
In a catastrophic injury case (TBI, Spinal Cord, amputation), we must hire life care planners, economists, and accident reconstructionists. A firm operating on a shoestring budget cannot afford to fight a billion-dollar insurer properly.
Do Not Wait
Evidence can disappear quickly. The sooner you contact an attorney, the better your chances of building a strong case.