Personal Injury Lawsuits and Settlements
Nothing, certainly no settlement or verdict, can replace your health. But you have a right to be compensated for your losses when you or a loved one are unnecessarily and unexpectedly injured. The Sacramento and Santa Rosa attorneys at Teal Montgomery & Henderson urge you to find quality legal assistance for personal injury settlements and lawsuits.
We know that you don’t want to make money from your suffering. But we also know that if you’ve been seriously injured because of someone else’s negligence or deliberate illegal conduct, you need - and deserve - the financial means to put your life back together. You should find an attorney who can either negotiate a fair settlement or win a personal injury lawsuit for you.
Personal injury settlements and lawsuits should be handled with sensitivity and insight by an effective, assertive lawyer, who will provide legal assistance, counsel, and support. Distressed as you may be in the aftermath of an accident, you can find the right kind of attorney by taking these steps into consideration:
• Check the references of potential legal representatives.
Word-of-mouth is a great source of information. Start your search by asking trusted friends and colleagues if they can recommend personal injury attorneys in Sacramento.
• Choose by specialty.
Find a law firm and an attorney who specialize in Sacramento personal injury lawsuits. Don’t look to a divorce lawyer to give you the best advice and counsel about injury, or vice versa. Law firm websites are great sources of information about special areas of practice. Look for civil lawyers, trial lawyers, and personal injury lawyers.
• Choose an experienced attorney.
Experience is crucial because law is complex. Lawyers must not only know the law, they must keep up with how interpretations of it change in the local courts. You want an attorney who has the reputation and skill to negotiate or try your case. Remember that the size of a law firm or the age of the attorney are not necessarily indications of the specialized experience you need. Look at the number of years an attorney has practiced personal injury law in Sacramento.
• Review the firm’s successes in settlement and at trial.
In civil law matters, insurance companies and defense attorneys pay attention to the lawyers who consistently win at trial. They are more likely to negotiate fair settlements with law firms they respect. Check the Websites of law firms and read local papers for information about recent successful cases in the Sacramento courts.
• Interview lawyers.
Be certain that your attorney is a person who can understand your values and intentions. Ask your potential lawyer if he or she is willing to negotiate a settlement outside of court through mediation. Then ask if he or she will be ready to go to trial if a court settlement of your case is necessary. You’re looking for flexibility in your attorney.
Most attorneys really care about achieving the best results for their clients as they work to resolve personal injury cases. Good attorneys willing to fight hard in court realize that settlement outside of court is equally prestigious and usually better for clients. Excellent attorneys are always willing to listen and keep you informed.
At Teal Montgomery & Henderson, our attorneys have the expertise and experience to settle or litigate personal injury cases in Sacramento successfully. Since 1975, we have practiced in the complex area of the law that governs personal injury lawsuits. We are a compassionate and caring team of personal injury lawyers, ready to help you cope with your injuries and find a way forward at this difficult time in your life.
The best way to reach us is to call our offices in Sacramento and Santa Rosa toll free at 866-878-5267 for a free consultation or to submit your questions to us online.
