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5 preguntas que debe hacer durante una consulta con un abogado en lesiones personales

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Muchas personas pasarán por la vida sin siquiera contratar a un abogado. Incluso aquellos que han contratado abogados en el pasado pueden no saber qué esperar al contratar a un abogado en lesiones personales. Pero cuando usted ha resultado lesionado debido a la negligencia o actos intencionales de una persona o negocio, probablemente necesitará un abogado con experiencia en casos de lesiones.

La mayoría de los abogados en lesiones le ofrecen una consulta inicial gratuita. Estas son algunas de las preguntas que debería hacer durante una consulta inicial con un abogado especializado en lesiones.

Preguntas acerca del abogado y la firma de abogados

La consulta inicial es su oportunidad de examinar a un abogado y su firma de abogados para determinar su capacidad para trabajar con ellos. Estos son algunos de los temas que debe discutir.

¿Cuáles son sus honorarios?

California permite a los abogados tener mucha discreción al momento de determinar sus honorarios o tarifas. Asegúrese de hablar sobre los honorarios en la consulta inicial. Nadie se beneficia de los malentendidos sobre cuánto cobra el abogado o qué incluirán los cargos.

La mayoría de los abogados en lesiones cobran una cuota contingente. Una tarifa contingente tiene algunas características:

  • No paga nada hasta ganar su caso
  • No cargos por adelantado
  • La tarifa es un porcentaje de su compensación

Hable sobre cómo el abogado calcula sus honorarios y de los costes que pueden añadirse. Si se siente cómodo con el abogado, pida una copia del acuerdo de honorarios contingentes del abogado.

¿Cómo debemos comunicarnos?

Hable con el abogado sobre su disponibilidad para hablar con usted sobre su caso. California requiere que un abogado lo mantenga razonablemente informado sobre su caso. Pero estar «razonablemente informado» está sujeto a interpretación. Comprenda cuándo debe esperar recibir actualizaciones sobre su caso.

Hable sobre cómo debe ponerse en contacto con la firma de abogados si tiene preguntas sobre su caso. Pregunte si puede obtener los números de correo electrónico o teléfono del abogado y el personal del abogado.

La falta de comunicación es una de las quejas más comunes de los clientes. Asegúrese de que el abogado entienda sus expectativas en cuanto a actualizaciones y otra información sobre su caso, para evitar cualquier malentendido.

¿Cuál es su experiencia?

Pregunte por la experiencia del abogado en casos similares al suyo. Aunque cada caso difiere, un abogado que ha manejado casos similares entenderá:

  • Las leyes que rigen su caso
  • Prácticas de la compañía de seguros que son relevantes para su caso
  • El valor potencial de su caso

Tenga en cuenta que el abogado puede no haber llevado un caso con hechos idénticos al suyo. Pero un abogado con experiencia en casos similares puede aplicar esa experiencia previa a su caso.

Preguntas sobre su caso

También debe discutir su caso con el abogado. Esto permite al abogado entender si el caso se ajusta a su área de experiencia. El abogado puede garantizar que el bufete dispondrá del tiempo y el personal necesarios para tratar el caso adecuadamente.

Esto también le da la oportunidad de contarle al abogado su historia y hacerle preguntas sobre su caso a fondo. El abogado podría preferir no discutir su caso en detalle hasta que puedan revisar todas las pruebas en el caso. Pero puede preguntar por los resultados que el abogado ha obtenido en casos similares.

Algunas cuestiones específicas para discutir con el abogado podrían incluir:

¿Cuál es el valor de mi caso?

El valor de cualquier caso puede ser difícil de identificar. Tanto si un caso se resuelve como si acude a un jurado, las mentes razonables pueden diferir sobre la compensación justa por una lesión.

Pero usted debe discutir los factores que entran en el valor del caso, incluyendo:

  • Gastos médicos pasados y futuros
  • Ingresos perdidos pasados y futuros
  • Dolor y sufrimiento

Un abogado puede ser reacio a comentar los méritos de su caso hasta que tenga la oportunidad de revisar todos los hechos. Pero un abogado podría explicarle de forma general lo que necesitará para tener una buena oportunidad de llegar a un acuerdo o una indemnización por daños y perjuicios.

El abogado también debe discutir cualquier problema con su caso, incluyendo las defensas que la parte culpable podría plantear. Por ejemplo, California emplea la doctrina de la negligencia comparativa pura. Esto permite al jurado o al perito reducir la indemnización si la víctima tiene una parte de culpa en las lesiones.

¿Qué sugiere para una estrategia legal?

Con base en lo que comparta, el abogado puede proponerle una estrategia legal. Bajo las Reglas de Responsabilidad Profesional de California, usted tiene la última palabra en la estrategia legal. Por lo tanto, el abogado debe explicar los riesgos y los beneficios de las posibles estrategias para que pueda tomar una decisión informada.

Probablemente no tendrá que decidir qué estrategia utilizar en la consulta inicial a menos que el estatuto de limitaciones sea inminente. Pero discutir la estrategia le dará tiempo para pensar en sus objetivos y si la estrategia del abogado cumple con ellos.

Contratar a un abogado en lesiones

La decisión de contratar a un abogado en lesiones personales es consecuente. Debe aprovechar la consulta inicial para asegurarse que puede tener una relación de trabajo cómoda con un abogado. También debe asegurarse de que sus valores se alinean. Para una consulta gratuita con un abogado en lesiones amigable y experimentado que proporcionará un abogado de confianza, póngase en contacto con el bufete Law Brothers. Le daremos a sus asuntos legales la atención personal que merecen. Pelearemos por usted. Si usted gana. Ellos pagan.

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I had gotten into an accident and had no idea what to do. Friends and family recommended I get a lawyer since I was not at fault. I found this firm and I was beyond impressed. They handled everything for me from car insurance questions to finding doctors for me to visit. After my accident all I had to do was make appointments with various doctors to help with my pain. I give five stars because this firm went above and beyond and continued to follow up with me. I highly recommend if you are in need of a lawyer to use them.

Jacqueline D.

The team at the Law Brothers we’re amazing! I am not the kind of person to seek legal counsel, but I was hit by a car while riding a motorcycle and the driver’s insurance was avoiding my attempts to get reimbursed. They were able to not only get a settlement that replaced my motorcycle, but they found me physical therapy which was close to my work. Now I am back to where I was physically before the accident and I am able to ride a motorcycle again. They were always responsive to my texts, calls, and emails. They even would systematically check to see how I was healing and if the support they linked me to was satisfactory.

Charles Mortensen

This law firm is a team of miracle workers! The Law Brothers Law Firm saved me from suffering at another law firm from Century City. My case manager Jonathan was able to gather all the details from my accident ( literally within a week! ) and keeping me updated consistenty to keep me at ease. They work diligently and keep at it until your case is completed. I went through a car accident that almost took my life away but thanks to the higher power and the Law Brothers, you won't even hesitate to choose them because I felt trust and integrity throughout my case and I feel happier in my life, which in my opinion, matters the most at the end of the day.

Jason Avelar

What Our Clients Say

Honestly can't say enough positive things about the Law Brothers! I got into a severe car accident at the end of 2016 and they've been with me every step of the way ever since. Almost 4 years! I want to thank everyone there especially Caitlyn, Shawn, and Yasmeen. They have been responsive, helpful, and reassuring and I don't know what I would've done if I didn't have the legal support that I was able to get along the years. They are super professional and really helped me get through this hardship in my life. I would definitely recommend!!!

Ivonne K.

Last year I contacted your law firm when I got into a car accident. the gentleman that handled my case, his name was Cesar. Cesar was very helpful and compassionate about my situation. He helped me get my car fixed very quickly and was super patient with me. He answered all of my questions and ensured me that everything will be taken care of. Once my case was settled I ended up getting more than I was expecting, which was amazing. I highly recommended Cesar and this law firm to anyone that needs help.

William Charlton

I was a client to the Law Brothers firm for about a year, the staff is really nice and professional. I would get updates on the case status and when I did call I would usually get a call back within 24 hours. I really appreciate the work that was done for me. I got the most out of my settlement and when I called to have a break down of the costs, Genesis was very patient and gave me a break down on all of it. I will definitely recommend this law firm to friends and family, as well as call them in the future if needed (hopefully not soon).

Erendira Landa

I had gotten into an accident and had no idea what to do. Friends and family recommended I get a lawyer since I was not at fault. I found this firm and I was beyond impressed. They handled everything for me from car insurance questions to finding doctors for me to visit. After my accident all I had to do was make appointments with various doctors to help with my pain. I give five stars because this firm went above and beyond and continued to follow up with me. I highly recommend if you are in need of a lawyer to use them.

Jacqueline D.

The team at the Law Brothers we’re amazing! I am not the kind of person to seek legal counsel, but I was hit by a car while riding a motorcycle and the driver’s insurance was avoiding my attempts to get reimbursed. They were able to not only get a settlement that replaced my motorcycle, but they found me physical therapy which was close to my work. Now I am back to where I was physically before the accident and I am able to ride a motorcycle again. They were always responsive to my texts, calls, and emails. They even would systematically check to see how I was healing and if the support they linked me to was satisfactory.

Charles Mortensen

This law firm is a team of miracle workers! The Law Brothers Law Firm saved me from suffering at another law firm from Century City. My case manager Jonathan was able to gather all the details from my accident ( literally within a week! ) and keeping me updated consistenty to keep me at ease. They work diligently and keep at it until your case is completed. I went through a car accident that almost took my life away but thanks to the higher power and the Law Brothers, you won't even hesitate to choose them because I felt trust and integrity throughout my case and I feel happier in my life, which in my opinion, matters the most at the end of the day.

Jason Avelar

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