Eric Gonchar

What Kind of Personal Injury Experience Do You Have?

This is an opportunity for the attorney to sell himself to you just as you would do in a job interview in your own life. Since you were involved in a car accident, it won’t do you much good to hire a lawyer who solely handles medical malpractice cases. Don’t let the lawyer persuade you to hire him even though you feel he’s a wrong fit.

How Many of Your Auto Accident Cases Had Favorable Outcomes for Your Clients?

An ethical attorney won’t give you details about his past cases, but he can generalize the information in response to your question. This will be enough to tell you how many of the lawyer’s past clients had favorable outcomes. Getting a sense of the attorney’s track record through this type of question will give you a stronger impression of how he will perform for you.

Can I Read Previous Client Testimonials?

If your Tampa personal injury attorney maintains a website, chances are good that he or she will have posted favorable client testimonials on the site.

Have You Ever Been Sued or Suspended from Practicing?

While every attorney is going to have their share of bad experiences, having been sued for legal malpractice is a red flag. Just as you would think twice about seeing a doctor who was the target of a medical malpractice claim, you may be better off to avoid hiring an attorney who was sued by a previous client. Additionally, an attorney who had his license suspended in the past may indicate a problem with ethics.

What is a Wage Garnishment?

Wage garnishment is a legal process through which a creditor or a group of creditors are allowed to legally take a portion of your after-deduction wages from your paycheck if you default on a debt.