Communicating With Your Injury Lawyer: Getting the Results You Want

Lawyers are usually quite busy people. Because of this, it is essential that you lock down the best way to communicate with a personal injury lawyer as soon as possible. A healthy lawyer-client relationship is critical. Once you find a lawyer, we recommend that you study this list below.

Ask Your Lawyer’s Communication Preferences

It may sound simple, but ask your lawyer the best way to contact them if you have any questions. Some may prefer text or an email vs. a phone call, while other lawyers may ask that you contact their staff via email or phone. It is important to be open to your lawyer’s communication preference, as it can help you get what you need quicker. Also ask when the best to contact them is too.

Recall as Many Details as Possible

When you first speak with your lawyer, one of the first things they will ask you to do is to recall the details of your accident, and they will want you to be as specific as possible with as many details as possible. Before you speak with your lawyer, try to remember as much as you can. This will help your lawyer with many aspects of your case, including time spent on research.

Keep Documents Organized

You will want to keep every piece of paperwork related to your injury as soon as your accident occurs. All of this can help your case, including helping your lawyer with research. We recommend that you create a folder that contains all of these documents, including any legal documents related to your case. You should also attempt to create a contact list for your lawyer that contains the names of witnesses of your accident.

Always Tell Your Lawyer the Truth

While this may sound odd and for many it is already natural, but it is essential to tell your lawyer the truth at every juncture of your case. It is always in your best interest to do so, as your lawyer is on your side. If you win, they win.

Get Updates on Your Case

Once you know the best way to communicate with your lawyer and the best time of day, it is important that you get regular updates from your lawyer on your case. Come to an agreement on how frequently you would like to be updated, and how. Whichever you prefer, it is essential that you are involved in your case and receive regular updates.

Ask What’s Expected of You

You should ask your lawyer what their expectations of their clients are. This can vary lawyer to lawyer. Some will want you to communicate in a specific away, and with a specific person. Some will want you to collect all of the necessary documents related to your case, as their staff is small. Whatever they may need, it is always a good idea to ask your lawyer what’s expected of you.

Anything Else?

You should also meet your lawyer’s staff; especially if you’ll be communicating with them when your lawyer is busy. You can even visit your lawyer’s office and visit with the staff. Either way, make sure you stay to the communication tips above, and keep your lawyer informed of anything that may change related to your case. And if you have more questions related to communication with your lawyer, please contact us.