Process in Finding the Best Personal Injury Lawyer | Kinnard, Clayton & Beveridge

Personal Injury

If you were injured in an accident or through the negligence of another, you may have a strong case in a personal injury lawsuit. Our attorneys have over 70 years of combined experience helping accident victims in Tennessee, Kentucky & Alabama recover the compensation they need and deserve.

Selecting a Personal Injury Attorney

A serious personal injury can result in devastating consequences. You may be left with a mountain of medical bills and be unable to work to support yourself and your family. Then there is the severe and potentially long-term pain you may be suffering. At Kinnard, Clayton & Beveridge we understand and are here to help.

If you’ve suffered an injury through the fault of another, you may be out of work, overwhelmed with piles of medical bills, or in constant pain and agony. Under any of these circumstances, researching, locating, and retaining a lawyer to handle your personal injury claim can seem like yet another insurmountable obstacle. There are, however, some guidelines that can help you to select a personal injury lawyer to handle your case. With a the personal injury lawyer from Kinnard, Clayton & Beveridge in Nashville, Tennessee, on your side, you can breathe a sigh of relief and focus on your recovery while our firm carries at least part of your burden.

Experience

An important factor to consider when selecting a personal injury lawyer is whether he or she has experience in and concentrates his or her legal practice on personal injury law. An attorney whose primary focus is personal injury law is often at an advantage in that he or she understands the complexities of personal injury lawsuits, can more easily keep abreast of the latest developments and ever-evolving laws, and is more likely to know the habits and tactics of opposing counsel.

Additionally, a lawyer who has demonstrated experience in personal injury litigation may have also gained credibility with insurance companies and their lawyers and thus have “less to prove” in order to achieve a favorable settlement on his or her client's behalf.

Record of Past Successes

Another factor worth considering is whether a particular personal injury lawyer has experience trying cases, winning favorable verdicts, and negotiating favorable settlements. Knowing that an attorney is a skilled litigator and negotiator can add to your overall sense of security.

Billing and Fee Structure

Personal injury lawyers typically work on a contingent-fee basis under which the client is responsible for costs but pays attorney's fees only if he or she obtains a favorable settlement or verdict. In a typical contingent fee arrangement, attorney's fees, sometimes called legal fees, are calculated as a percentage of the recovery. Although it may be tempting to choose a lawyer based on who will take the lowest percentage, fees alone should not be the determining factor.

Initial Consultations

Because many lawyers provide initial consultations free of charge in personal injury cases, you may be able to interview multiple lawyers before selecting one to handle your case. Care should be taken, however, to make your selection in a relatively short period of time to avoid the loss of key evidence and to ensure that your claim is not barred by the passing of time.

Conclusion

Once hired, your attorney should be responsive to your needs. He or she should answer your questions satisfactorily, return your phone calls promptly, and, most importantly, represent your interests zealously. If at any time you become dissatisfied with your attorney's legal representation, you may be able to change attorneys without penalty; however, because changing attorneys while your case is pending can result in substantial delays and additional expenses, taking the time to select the appropriate attorney in the beginning can save time and money in the future. To find out if a personal injury attorney at Kinnard, Clayton & Beveridge in Nashville, Tennessee, is right for you, contact us today to schedule a consultation.

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The Nashville personal injury and medical malpractice law firm of Kinnard, Clayton & Beveridge, Attorneys at Law serves clients throughout Tennessee in communities such as Memphis, Knoxville, Chattanooga, Clarksville, Murfreesboro, Jackson, Johnson City, Franklin, Hendersonville, Bartlett, Cleveland, Columbia, Cookeville, Gallatin, Lebanon, Brentwood, Springfield, Dickson, Davidson County, Shelby County, Knox County, Hamilton County, Rutherford County, Williamson County, Robertson County, Cheatham County, Maury County and Montgomery County. We also serve clients in Alabama and Kentucky. AL, KY