Reliability is an important trait for workers in every industry, from janitors and bus drivers to doctors and lawyers. Ask a manager in any workplace and they will be able to tell you which of their employees are reliable and which struggle to fulfill their professional obligations.
The consequences of unreliability do vary considerably based on a person’s role. People may get seriously injured or even die due to the actions of an unreliable doctor or law enforcement officer. Customers might become seriously ill due to mistakes made by an unreliable food service worker.
People injured in car crashes might suffer financial ruin if they hire an unreliable personal injury lawyer.
The stakes of a personal injury case aren’t usually life and death, but they are still extraordinarily impactful. If you suffered a debilitating injury that has forced you to rely on a wheelchair and is preventing you from earning a living, your entire future may be riding on the outcome of your personal injury claim. The consequences will be truly dire if your personal injury attorney drops the ball due to their unreliability.
Make sure you’re thoroughly vetting personal injury layers in Duluth with an eye toward reliability.
Not necessarily. Personal injury legal experience is far from uniform. Every attorney was once “new” to the legal field early in their career. During that time, they likely didn’t have the experience necessary to handle the toughest and most complicated personal injury cases. This doesn’t mean they are an unreliable person, but it may mean they aren’t equipped to handle your claim.
Even experienced lawyers tend to have practice area blind spots. Having gaps in knowledge isn’t a judgement on lawyers. In fact, it’s often a good thing. If you have a choice between a jack-of-all-trades lawyer who handles divorce, criminal defense, bankruptcy and personal injury or a lawyer who puts 60 hours a week into car crash injury cases, you might be better served by the lawyer with significantly more personal injury experience.
Look for an attorney with good past case results and a record of success in litigation and settlement negotiations. Check reviews to see what past clients have said about their experience working with the lawyer.
You should also feel confident that the attorney will be able to communicate effectively with you and keep you updated on the status of your case. By taking the time to find a personal injury attorney who meets these criteria, you can increase your chances of getting a favorable outcome in your case.
On the most fundamental level, reliability usually means following through on commitments. From the perspective of a personal injury lawyer, that means meeting with clients when you say you’ll meet with clients, returning phone calls and emails in a timely manner, doing the things you say you’ll do and pursuing the recovery the client deserves.
Responding to every client call or email may or may not be necessary for a lawyer to be considered “reliable.” This really depends on the client. Not every personal injury client is reasonable. They might have unrealistic expectations, be constantly hounding their attorney with questions. Some clients obstinately ignore or argue against their attorney’s advice. Even a reliable attorney might not respond to daily requests for case updates after they’ve previously told the client it will likely be weeks before there’s any news on their case’s progress.
However, a reliable attorney generally shouldn’t dodge client calls or fail to respond to the occasional email.
A reliable personal injury lawyer will likely have a reputation among their peers, insurance companies and local courts. Is the attorney punctual? Do they arrive at court on time and prepared? Are they a skilled negotiator who can foster and maintain a cordial working relationship with adversaries across the negotiating table?
In all civil litigation, especially personal injury law, reaching an agreement outside of the courtroom is generally in every party’s best interest. Settling is a lot easier when the insurance company knows your lawyer means business and is willing to go to trial if needed.
On the other hand, if your lawyer has a reputation for taking the path of least resistance, the insurance company may go into negotiations assuming your attorney is a pushover. They may be less likely to offer you a good settlement because they know it’s unlikely your lawyer will put their foot down and take the case to trial.
Attorney Joseph Zdrilich is dedicated to fighting for his clients in the Duluth area. He’s earned a reputation as an attentive attorney who puts in the time and effort necessary to advocate effectively for his clients. Attorney Zdrilich is respected by local judges, attorneys and the insurance professionals he’s gone up against in the past.
If you’re looking for a personal injury attorney who will treat you and your case with the respect you deserve, schedule a free consultation with the Zdrilich Law Group. Call us at (770) 931-9604.
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