Selecting Your Spine Injury Law Firm

If you or a loved one suffers from a spinal cord injury (SCI) caused by the wrongful actions or negligence of someone else, you are legally entitled to seek compensation for the expenses that result from your injury.  Finding a skilled spinal cord injury lawyer to represent you is vital to the success of your claim.

How to assess spinal cord injury law firms

Selecting a spinal cord injury law firm can be difficult, especially while you handle the physical and emotional strains of your injury.  Knowing what qualifications to look for in a spinal cord injury attorney can help you choose the best representation for your case and receive the most compensation for your suffering.  Here are some criteria to keep in mind as you evaluate potential spine injury law firms:

• Skill: SCI litigation is a specialized field of personal injury law.  SCI lawyers must be knowledgeable in the particular medical and legal issues that affect SCI patients.  Look for lawyers with extensive experience representing SCI cases.

• Trial and settlement experience: Make sure your lawyers are skilled at handling both trial and settlement proceedings.  Ask to see a history of verdicts and recoveries so you can judge the success record of the firm.  An SCI lawyer must be able to explain to a jury or to an insurance company all of the medical and emotional costs associated with spinal cord injuries.

• Reputation: Select a spinal injury law firm that the legal community recognizes for its professionalism and ethical standards.  Ask the SCI lawyers if they are rated in any peer review journals like the Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory.

• Support network: A qualified law firm should be able to connect you with additional support services.  These connections may include treatment centers, medical specialists, family counselors, and financial advisors.

• Your best interests: Make sure you select a spinal cord injury law firm that you feel will offer compassionate and trustworthy counsel.  It is important that you feel comfortable communicating openly with your spinal cord injury attorneys.

Contact an experienced spinal cord injury law firm

The law firm of Van Blois & Associates specializes in spinal cord injury litigation.  With decades of experience, our attorneys understand the complex medical and legal issues surrounding SCI cases.

If you seek skilled legal representation for your spinal cord injury case, contact Van Blois & Associates today for a consultation.  Contact our Oakland, California offices at 888-327-4453.