Client pays no fees until case settles or trial win.
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Am I required to pay any out of pocket cost?
Some firms require client to pay for trial experts, court filing fees, and investigator before case settles or goes to trial; other firms pay all costs up front and get reimbursement after.
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Who will be handling my case?.
Some firms turn case over to a paralegal or legal assistant; others have an attorney handle
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4.
Have you ever been disciplined?
This can be discovered at the CA state bar website.
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Do you belong to any professional organizations?
The more named, the higher chances of a more qualified attorney current in law and new trends.
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6.
What is your policy on returning phone calls?
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Are there any steps I should take now to assist in my case?
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If case goes to trial, will you be the attorney handling the trial?
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9.
How many years have you handled personal injury cases?
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10.
What percentage of your practice is devoted to personal injury?
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How many cases similar to mine, have you handled?
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12.
How do most of your cases resolve?
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How many trials have you completed?
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What were are your trials results?
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What type of continuing education do you attend?
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What are all possible deductions from my award?
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What are their credentials and experience in cases like mine?
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