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Tip 1 for Choosing your Best Texas Car Accident – Communication

Tip 1: Communication: How does the law firm handle communication between the lawyer and the client?

If you ask many people who have hired a Texas car accident attorney, one of the more frequent complaints you hear about relates to communication between the lawyer and client. Specifically, many clients complain that they “never” spoke with their lawyer.

Lawyers can find themselves between different courthouses, doing depositions, or handling the day-to-day legal aspects of a particular case. Some firms will have a dedicated person (usually a non-lawyer) assigned to each file to handle the day-to-day activities. This is not uncommon as it allows for immediate access to the law firm (as opposed to an answering service or unanswered voicemail messages or emails).

When looking to hire a Texas car wreck attorney, ask how the law firm handles communication by and between the client and the law firm. Being able to communicate is essential to the success of a personal injury case.

The biggest issues between lawyers and clients occur when a client feels ignored or when a lawyer is busy and does not have time to return phone calls immediately. When interviewing lawyers, each lawyer should be able to articulate how they communicate with their clients, as well as how the law firm will address the day-to-day needs of the client.

See also other tips for selecting the Best Texas Car Accident Lawyer for your Case:

Tip 1: Communication: How does the law firm handle communication between the lawyer and the client?

Tip 2:  Trust: Is the lawyer someone you feel you can trust?

Tip 3: Reviews: What do the lawyer’s prior clients say?

Tip 4: Results: What types of results has the lawyer gotten for similar types of cases?

Tip 5: Membership in Trade Organizations: Is the lawyer a member of any groups or organizations relating to car wreck law?