Bicyclist guide to hiring an injury lawyer (Part 2 of 3)
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Release Date: 05/23/2018
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In today’s episode, we’re hearing from accomplished triathletes Julie Dunkle and Leslie Myers of the Nytro Women’s Racing Team. Composed of ten veterans in the sport, their team races all distances. They are prolific podium finishers who have gone on to qualify for world championships, a feat that is by no means easy.
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Bicyclists Guide to Hiring an Injury Lawyer PART 3 OF 3
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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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Bicyclist guide to hiring an injury lawyer (Part 2 of 3)
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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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Bicyclist's Guide to Hiring an Injury Lawyer, Part 1
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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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Why It Makes Dollars & Sense to Hire a Lawyer Fast, Part 2
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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 Part 2
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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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Valuing the Loss of a Bicycling Lifestyle Part 1
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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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Bicycle Store Test Ride Agreement
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Bicycle shops are wise to obtain a written release to protect their interests. What should a prospective client understand when he agrees to the terms and signs the document?
info_outlinePreviously, 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.
“Remember you get to make the call whether you settle or not, but having a good lawyer and getting to a good lawyer right away makes a big difference.” - Richard Duquette
How to Deal with Marketing Discount Lawyers
Fee discounts seem very tempting from the outset. However, you need to tread carefully in order to avoid being deceived. First and foremost, you want to probe for a written, clearly defined fee structure of these discount lawyers.
Why demand a clear fee structure? There are a few hazards that you might overlook if you don’t. You can be lured into saying yes to a discount entailing non-quality service, the risk of getting stuck with a losing case, and false promises of high net recovery.
Steering Clear of Group Referral Marketing Programs
Riding the coattails of a credible non-profit organization is one of the most common ways by which discount lawyers secure clients. You contact this group referral program and you may be passed to an inexperienced attorney. Some discount lawyers get placements by paying for endorsements or splitting fees with marketing lawyers under the table. Ask for written disclosures of the total fee structure and referral incentives. There are laws that govern “fee splitting” and “referral services”.
This kind of “referral program” will not only hurt your wallet, it feeds lawyers who bear no actual responsibility for your case. They also put you at the mercy of an attorney with no real case interest or responsibility.
Testing Your Attorney for Knowledge
Your trial lawyer needs to understand your perspective as a bicyclist so they can convince the jury with your story. How else will they be able to defend your case without knowledge of your personal cycling experience while on the road?
Download and listen to Bicyclist's Guide to Hiring an Injury Lawyer, Part 2 to understand better why you shouldn’t settle for discount lawyers
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