Bicyclist's Guide to Hiring an Injury Lawyer, Part 1
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Release Date: 05/16/2018
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In the previous episode of this series, we talked about marketing lawyer discount scams, sketchy group referral programs, and the importance of your lawyer’s bicycling knowledge in winning your case. Today on Bicyclist's Guide to Hiring an Injury Lawyer, we will learn about contingency fee agreements.
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Previously, we discussed objective guideposts, markers, and reasons for hiring a lawyer. In this second installment of Bicyclist's Guide to Hiring an Injury Lawyer, learn about more hiring tips, questions to ask, and pitfalls you need to watch out for to help you in your decision making.
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How to find the best attorney to represent you. In this episode, we'll discuss the Bicyclist's Guide to Hiring an Injury Lawyer. Learn how to hire, the best attorneys, professional tips, and pitfalls.
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Not sure whether you should hire a bicycle injury lawyer for your case? Prospective clients often delay in hiring for various reasons. Understand why it makes dollars & sense to hire a lawyer fast!
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Valuing the Loss of a Bicycling Lifestyle Pt.2. is a continuation of Part 1 where we discussed economic and non-economic damages. Today we focus on the non-economic damages such as your loss of bicycling enjoyment and how to value those.
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Richard Duquette’s job is to get his clients’ money. Money is justice. When you’re injured, you lose more than personal property, hospital bills and time off work. There is a value assigned to a loss of a bicyclists lifestyle. Richard helps you determine Valuing the Loss of a Bicycling Lifestyle in two episodes.
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How to find the best attorney to represent you. In this episode, we'll discuss the Bicyclist's Guide to Hiring an Injury Lawyer. Learn how to hire, the best attorneys, professional tips, and pitfalls.
"This series seeks to help bicyclists hire the best attorney -- the real lawyers, the trial lawyers, the people that will fight for you that are effective advocates as opposed to 'marketing' lawyers." - Richard Duquette
Reasons Why People Hire a Lawyer
Every case is different and every client is unique. Similarly, you can hire a specific lawyer for your case. The criteria typically aligns with that lawyer's motivation, values, and concerns.
There are several reasons why people hire a lawyer. Among them are the need for guidance, maximum recovery, and more.
Right Questions to Ask When Hiring a Lawyer
What are the things to consider when hiring an injury lawyer? First of all, seek a qualified lawyer. There are inexperienced "marketing" lawyers that abound.
To prevent mistakes in hiring a lawyer, make sure to ask the right questions to your prospective lawyer. You can ask whether he has tried a case before a jury and whether he succeeded. The inexperienced ones will readily give you a set of excuses why you don't need a "trial" lawyer. Beware of them.
Emphasis on Being a "Trial" Attorney
Another question to ask is whether the lawyer in-charge of taking your case will go to trial? Trial lawyers are trained to reject low ball insurance company offers and go to a jury trial.
Download and listen to Bicyclist's Guide to Hiring an Injury Lawyer, Part 1 to have a good understanding of what you need to find the best lawyer for your case.
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