1800 77 66 46 
Choosing a lawyer to represent you in a personal injury case is an important step towards successfully claiming compensation for your injury. A lawyer is the person who represents your interests, fights for your rights, helps you through your legally and emotionally challenging situation, and ultimately, gets you the results that you deserve. In Sydney, there are a number of qualified personal injury lawyers, however, not every lawyer will be the right fit for your case or you.
Many people don’t know what to look for in a lawyer when the time comes. This is because people don’t often need legal representation throughout their lives, however, this can cause them to hire the wrong lawyer.
How can I hire the ‘wrong’ lawyer for my personal injury case?
The concept of a ‘wrong’ lawyer may be puzzling to someone. How can someone with training and expertise in federal and local law be wrong to represent me? Lawyers are trained and experienced in specific areas of law. This means that while you may find a qualified lawyer with an excellent reputation, they may not be trained in compensation law.
What type of lawyer do I need for a personal injury case in Sydney?
A personal injury occurs when an accident causes you injury can cause pain and suffering, as well as loss of income. These injuries may be caused by car accidents, defective products or slip and fall accidents.
Personal injury law falls under tort law, so the most effective legal representation can be acquired by a lawyer experienced in tort/personal injury law. Furthermore, there are different types of causes of personal injuries. Finding one with experience in the cause that resulted in your accident offers can provide your case with even more in-depth knowledge and expertise.
Though finding a trained and experienced lawyer will certainly boost the probability of success in your case, there are many other factors that contribute to a lawyer being right for you. Additionally, finding a lawyer in Sydney can be difficult as there are several professionals and firms to choose from. In this article, we provide tips on finding qualified and experienced lawyers as well as aid with determining if they are right for your case.
4 tips for choosing the right personal injury lawyer
Ask for referrals
Personal injury cases are more common than you may think. If you’ve ended up in the unfortunate situation of needing a personal injury lawyer, then approach trusted friends and family about your situation. Someone may likely give you a referral.
Referrals are extremely helpful because you have a verified source of information regarding their services. Remember that a good lawyer should not only be based on their qualifications, but also their commitment to your case and their communication with the client.
Research online
The internet is an extremely effective, but also obvious, source for finding a lawyer. You should never aimlessly search for a lawyer. Try researching search terms such as ‘personal injury lawyer in Sydney’ and ‘best lawyer in Sydney for personal injury’ to find relevant results. From here, check the Google reviews of lawyers and law firms. These are monitored by Google and should give you insight into the company’s service.
We also recommend that you peruse our Prominent Lawyers service page, as this will give you more details into the services we offer and the types of cases that we have expertise in.
Request information on their experience
As mentioned before, the details on a lawyer’s experience are extremely important in determining if they have the right expertise for your case. In your initial consultation with the lawyer, ask about previous cases they have worked on and whether any bears similarities to your own.
At Prominent Lawyers, we will gladly walk our prospective clients through cases that are similar to their own. Our team understands how important this is in navigating the legislation around specific cases and will try our hardest to pair you with a lawyer whose training and qualifications can best service your case.
We know that personal injury cases are emotionally and physically exhausting. To protect yourself and to ensure that you secure the best defence and representation possible in this difficult time, contact Prominent Lawyers.
Anthony Bazouni
*The contents in this article are solely intended to provide general information in summary and do not constitute legal advice. We recommend seeking the assistance of a legal professional to discuss any matters at hand.
