Personal Injury & Civil Litigation
Personal Injury
Tips for Selecting a Personal Injury Lawyer
If you, or someone you love, has been injured, in a motor vehicle accident, on the job, in a public or private setting, from a defective product, or in a nursing home, you will want to contact a personal injury lawyer.
- Does the lawyer practice in the area of personal injury cases? How long has the lawyer been practicing?
- Is the lawyer primarily a plaintiff's attorney (representing injured persons) or does the lawyer also defend against personal injury lawsuits?
- Check out the lawyer's reputation and skills. Ask other lawyers. Ask friends and associates if they are familiar with the lawyer.
- Does the lawyer belong to the Association of Trial Lawyers of American and the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association, or other personal injury lawyer associations?
- Is the lawyer available for an immediate appointment? Does the lawyer have the time and resources to give you the attention you require?
- Review the lawyer's biography and areas of practice on the firm's website.
- Visit the website of the state bar association, or call them, to assure the lawyer is in good standing.
- Is the lawyer conveniently located to assist you? Does the lawyer have strong ties in your community?
- Is the law firm willing to pursue the case on a contingency basis?
- Does the lawyer seem to have an interest in representing you?
- Some lawyers advertise that they take personal injury cases, but actually refer them to out of town lawyers. Ask if the lawyer will be handling your case personally?
- Are you comfortable with the lawyer?
Burton & Simkin Personal Injury Lawyers
Burton & Simkin has an excellent track record in personal injury and medical malpractice cases. It represents a substantial portion of our practice. We work on a contingency basis so you don't pay us until you recover.
Do you have a case? Whenever you are ready, we are here to discuss your case. Contact one of our lawyers to arrange an initial meeting. Call 765-966-5518 or toll-free at 877-966-5518 or email us at info@burtonandsimkin.com
Personal Injuries Issues Lists
Following are some of the issues and information that may be relevant in a personal injuries case.
Some examples of possible personal injury cases:
- Auto accidents
- Accidents
- Brain injuries
- Bicycle accidents
- Boating accidents
- Dog bites
- Food poisoning
- Highway design
- Motorcycle injuries
- Nursing home injuries or negligence
- Industrial injuries
- Other serious injuries
- Pedestrian injuries
- Injuries from defective or unsafe products
- Slips and falls
- Spinal cord injuries
- Wrongful death
Things to know:
- If injured, consult a personal injury lawyer before giving a statement to an insurance claims adjuster regarding your accident and injury or signing insurance papers
- If in a car accident, collect information about the other driver and his or her insurance company
- Document times and dates and location of injuries
- Obtain police and any other reports relating to your injury
- Gather correspondence with your doctors and insurance companies
- Ask your doctors what future medical costs might total
- Detail work day missed
- Detail things you no longer can do as a result of the injury
- Detail the ways the injury will affect your quality of life
Things to Bring to an Appointment
- Your insurance coverage documents
- Witness information
- Physical evidence
- Medical bills
- Photographs of vehicles and injuries
- If your auto or health insurance company has notified you in writing that it wants to be reimbursed for any money you recover from another party for payments made on your medical expenses, bring the notification.
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Civil Litigation
Tips for Selecting a Civil Litigation Lawyer
- Is the lawyer experienced in the area of civil law that relates to your
troubles? How long has the lawyer been practicing in this area?
- Check out the lawyer's reputation and skills. Ask other lawyers. Ask friends
and associates if they are familiar with the lawyer.
- Does the lawyer have a good relationship with the courtsand other lawyers
in the area?
- Does the lawyer have a good reputation?
- Ask how many similar cases the firm has represented.
- Review the lawyer's biography and areas of practice on the firm's website.
- Visit the website of the state bar association, or call them, to assure
the lawyer is in good standing.
- Is the lawyer conveniently located to assist you? Does the lawyer have strong
ties to your community?
- How does the lawyer charge?
- Will the lawyer provide an estimate of the total fee, if possible?
- Does the lawyer seem to have an interest in representing you?
- Does the lawyer have the time and resources to give you the attention you
require? Ask him or her.
- Has there been publicity about your lawyer's involvement in similar cases?
Check out the local newspaper archives.
- Will the lawyer be handling your case personally?
- Are you comfortable with the lawyer?
Burton & Simkin Civil Litigation
Lawyers
When negotiation and other means fail, civil litigation may be the only answer to protect your
rights and property. Civil litigation issues might include recovery of debt, boundary disputes,
construction or service issues, landlord and tenant disputes, human rights, contract issues
and many more.
The Burton & Simkin legal team has decades of experience in civil litigation, both in
business and personal matters. Our working relationship with both the courts and other
attorneys is excellent. We work hard to provide you with the best outcome possible.
Contact one of our lawyers to arrange an initial meeting to discuss any legal issue that
confronts you. Call 765-966-5518 or toll-free at 877-966-5518 or email us at info@burtonandsimkin.com
Our First Meeting
It is often best not to discuss your issues with others until you have had a chance to review
your situation with an attorney.
- Be prepared to share any useful information with the lawyer. Information required might
include a list of all parties involved along with telephone numbers, addresses and photocopies
of documents relating to your dispute.
- Let the lawyer ask questions. The lawyer will know what information is important in your
case.
- The lawyer may offer options for your consideration.
- You may be asked to approve a retainer agreement and to arrange a retainer fee or deposit.
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