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Finding The Right Lawyer To Represent You

Dan  Baldygasense from the attorney how much he thinks
your case is worth, and how difficult it may
Adjuster Henry Hustle from GiveAwayNothingbe to get the insurance company to pay that
Insurance tried to take advantage of you soamount.(He probably won't commit himself.
you've decided to obtain the services of anHe'll do a song and dance that would put
attorney. Here are some insights you shouldMadonna to shame). Once you've grappled with
consider:that ask him exactly how much he's going to
charge  you  for  handling  your  case?
If you're at fault for the accident and it's
BEWARE OF LAWYERS WHO REPRESENTonly your damaged ego that demands legal
"DEFENDANTS":The practice of law has becomeaction he's going to charge you for every
incredibly specialized. Find a lawyer who hasmove he makes - - and there can be a ton of
experience representing claimant's(calledthem - - at hundreds of dollars an hour.If
"Plaintiffs" in legalese) in personal injuryyou have a case in which the other driver is
cases.(You're a "Plaintiff"). Be careful notclearly at fault (and your damages are
to be represented by someone who is primarilysubstantial) his heart will be pounding with
an attorney for "Defendants'. These lawyersglee and he'll be salivating furiously to
way of thinking are usually too closely tiedhave you hire him. In that instance he'll be
to the values, attitudes and mental outlookquite willing to waive all potential charges.
of their cold and calculating insurance
company clients.More often than not they'llUsually, in the majority of cases, it should
not extend themselves nor battle as hard - -be a straight "Contingency Fee" with no costs
consciously or unconsciously - - to obtainassessed to you. Once your financial deal has
top dollar for your claim.(To you four orbeen agreed upon ask him to put that into
five hundred dollars more is a lot ofwriting, in his "Written Fee Agreement".(If
money.To  them  it's  a  drop in the bucket)!he balks at a Written Fee Agreement you
should begin to hum that old tune "I'll See
COMPARISON SHOP: Talk to friends,Ya' Later Alligator", get up, thank him for
acquaintances and/or co-workers who may havehis  time,  and  exit  that  office)
been represented by a lawyer on their own
personal injury claim. Personal InjuryCopyright (c) 2003 by Daniel G. Baldyga. All
lawyers normally don't charge for an initialrights  Reserved
consultation.But, before you meet with them,
find out if they do.If the answer to that isDISCLAIMER: The only purpose of this
"yes",  go  somewhere  else.insurance claim tip FINDING THE RIGHT LAWYER
is to help people understand the motor
While chatting with the lawyer, getting tovehicle accident claim process. Neither Dan
know him and (generally speaking) what yourBaldyg nor ARTICLE CITY make any guarantee of
case  is  all  about,  you  should  find out:any kind whatsoever; NOR do they purport to
engage in rendering any professional or legal
(1) How long have they been in practice?(10service; NOR to substitute for a lawyer, an
years - plus - that's good. 6 to 8 years isinsurance adjuster, or claims consultant or
just okay. 3 to 4 years is highlythe like. Where such professional help is
questionable. 2 years or less is totallydesired it is the INDIVIDUAL'S RESPONSIBILITY
unacceptable).to  obtain  said  services.
(2) Roughly what percentage of his practiceDan Baldyga's third and latest book AUTO
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than  75%  say  "goodbye".To Evaluate And Settle Your Loss)can be found
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(3) Does he often represent corporations andTo" successfully handle your motor vehicle
or insurance companies? If he does than forgeaccident claim, so you won't be taken
it, excuse yourself and take a walk.He's notadvantage of. It also goes into detail
a Plaintiff's attorney (you're a "Plaintiff")regarding the revolutionary BASE (The Baldyga
he's a Defendant's attorney (the insuranceAuto Accident Settlement Evalation Formula).
company  is a "Defendant"). He's not for you!BASE explains how to determine the value of
the "Pain and Suffering" you endured - -
PAYING THE LAWYER - THE WRITTEN FEEbecause  of  your  personal  injury.
AGREEMENT": After you've discussed the fact's
of your case you may be able to get someCopyright (c) By Daniel G. Baldyga.



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