{"id":2963,"date":"2021-03-26T15:22:33","date_gmt":"2021-03-26T15:22:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.chblawfirm.com\/blog\/?p=2963"},"modified":"2024-10-16T21:54:54","modified_gmt":"2024-10-16T21:54:54","slug":"how-to-find-a-good-personal-injury-attorney","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.chblawfirm.com\/blog\/how-to-find-a-good-personal-injury-attorney\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Find a Good Personal Injury Attorney"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">Many believe a phone directory and a number is all they need when it comes to finding a reliable personal injury attorney. This is far from the truth; in fact, there are several credentials and amenities to look for in an accident lawyer. It is important to hire a lawyer that can assertively represent you and your case to recover the full and fair compensation for your damages. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Continue reading to learn what to look for when retaining a personal injury lawyer following a serious accident that caused you harm or damages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chblawfirm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Indianapolis-Indiana-Accident-Attorneys.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chblawfirm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Indianapolis-Indiana-Accident-Attorneys.jpg\" alt=\"Indianapolis IN Personal Injury Law Firm\" class=\"wp-image-2964\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chblawfirm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Indianapolis-Indiana-Accident-Attorneys.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.chblawfirm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Indianapolis-Indiana-Accident-Attorneys-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.chblawfirm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Indianapolis-Indiana-Accident-Attorneys-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Indianapolis IN Personal Injury Law Firm 317-881-2700<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:30px\"><strong>It is Vital to Hire a Personal Injury Lawyer for Your Accident Claim<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">When searching for an accident lawyer, it is important to know what to look for in a law firm. Below are the most significant credentials and amenities that should be present in any personal injury law firm and within their legal teams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Licenses and Certifications<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A reputable law firm retains valid licensing, as well as the injury attorneys that work for the law firm. It is vital that you use an accident attorney that is actually licensed by the state and has passed the state bar exam. Some people claim to \u201cpractice law\u201d because they have taken and passed the Bar but a lawyer cannot practice law unless they are specifically licensed to do so. You are consulting a reputable lawyer if they are properly and legally licensed to practice law. Be sure they are well-versed in personal injury cases as well. You do not want to retain a general civil lawyer to represent your accident claim; instead, you should hire an accident attorney who concentrates on personal injury law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Experience and Achievements<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Be sure to look for an accident attorney that is extensively experienced in personal injury litigation and retains ample trial experience as well. Look for recent accomplishments, awards, diplomas, honors, and cases-won in order to grasp a better understanding of their commitment to their industry and the reputation of their law firm. A well-respected and highly accomplished law firm is a good start to obtaining proficient legal representation following a serious injury or accident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Additional Amenities<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Most personal injury law firms offer free initial consultations for clients that believe they were hurt negligently. This allows potential clients to have their case examined by a licensed personal injury lawyer without any obligation to pay legal fees. If a personal injury lawyer believes they do have a strong case, they will represent the client. Another common convenience for clients of personal injury law firms is not having to pay any upfront legal fees. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most law firms will represent a client for free, and only collect attorney fees if they recover compensation. This puts clientele in a no-risk zone. They can pursue a lawsuit with competent legal representation, without any obligation to pay unless they win a monetary settlement.&nbsp; Obviously this is beneficial to the client as they have medical bills, property damages and lost wages they are trying to deal with right when they need legal representation the most. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>If you are looking for a qualified personal injury lawyer who will not back down to stubborn insurance companies, you are in the right place.<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chblawfirm.com\/contact-us.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Contact the accident attorneys at Craven, Hoover, and Blazek P.C.<\/a> to schedule a free consultation with a seasoned <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chblawfirm.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">accident attorney in Indianapolis, Indiana<\/a>. Meetings can be conducted over the phone, via online video conference, or in person at our office.&nbsp; Just call 317-881-2700 to get started today.&nbsp; We represent injured persons throughout the State of Indiana.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:19px\"><strong>You Should Also Read:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chblawfirm.com\/blog\/your-first-steps-in-an-accident-claim\/\">Your First Steps in an Accident Claim<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chblawfirm.com\/blog\/frequently-asked-questions-about-hiring-an-accident-lawyer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Frequently Asked Questions About Hiring an Accident Lawyer<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chblawfirm.com\/blog\/how-can-i-tell-whether-or-not-i-have-an-injury-case\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How Can I Tell Whether or Not I Have an Injury Case?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chblawfirm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Local-Indianapolis-Personal-Injury-Law-Firm.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"302\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chblawfirm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Local-Indianapolis-Personal-Injury-Law-Firm.png\" alt=\"Indianapolis Personal Injury Lawyers 317-881-2700\" class=\"wp-image-2564\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chblawfirm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Local-Indianapolis-Personal-Injury-Law-Firm.png 960w, https:\/\/www.chblawfirm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Local-Indianapolis-Personal-Injury-Law-Firm-300x94.png 300w, https:\/\/www.chblawfirm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Local-Indianapolis-Personal-Injury-Law-Firm-768x242.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Schedule a Free Consultation! <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Many believe a phone directory and a number is all they need when it comes to finding a reliable personal injury attorney. This is far from the truth; in fact, there are several credentials and amenities to look for in &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chblawfirm.com\/blog\/how-to-find-a-good-personal-injury-attorney\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2964,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[12,53],"tags":[117,133,1511,115,6,136],"class_list":["post-2963","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-craven-hoover-blazek-p-c","category-personal-injury","tag-accident-attorney-indianapolis","tag-accident-lawyer-indianapolis","tag-indianapolis-injury-lawyers","tag-personal-injury-attorney","tag-personal-injury-law-firm","tag-personal-injury-lawyer"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.chblawfirm.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2963","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.chblawfirm.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.chblawfirm.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.chblawfirm.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.chblawfirm.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2963"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.chblawfirm.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2963\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4369,"href":"https:\/\/www.chblawfirm.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2963\/revisions\/4369"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.chblawfirm.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2964"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.chblawfirm.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2963"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.chblawfirm.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2963"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.chblawfirm.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2963"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}