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Rhode Island and Connecticut
Personal Injury Lawyer Michael Bradley
As an attorney, I have been meeting the legal needs of people in Rhode Island and Connecticut for nearly 25 years. My practice focuses on wrongful death and catastrophic personal injury claims involving car accidents, trucking accidents, medical malpractice, nursing care malpractice, and defective product-related injuries. For a general overview of personal injury law and some of the related issues that accident victims face, please take a few moments to read the articles provided below.
For specific information about my personal injury practice or your own legal options — call or contact me in Westerly, Rhode Island, or in Norwich, Connecticut for a free consultation.
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If you or a member of your family has been seriously injured in a Rhode Island or Connecticut accident — I can help. My name is Michael Bradley. I am an attorney and I have been helping people recover fair compensation for serious injuries for nearly 25 years. For a free consultation — call my office or contact me online.
A large law firm can't guarantee fair compensation for your injuries. My law firm can't either. What I can guarantee is that I will fight for you, that I will not be overmatched and that I will not settle for anything less than a fair result. For a free consultation and an honest evaluation of the strengths and weaknesses of your case — call or contact me today.
Selecting a Personal Injury Attorney
If you’ve suffered an injury through the fault of another, you may be out of work, overwhelmed with piles of medical bills, or in constant pain and agony. Under any of these circumstances, researching, locating, and retaining a lawyer to handle your personal injury claim can seem like yet another insurmountable obstacle. There are, however, some guidelines that can help you to select a personal injury lawyer to handle your case. With a the personal injury lawyer from Michael Bradley, Attorney at Law in Westerly, Rhode Island, on your side, you can breathe a sigh of relief and focus on your recovery while our firm carries at least part of your burden.
Experience
An important factor to consider when selecting a personal injury lawyer is whether he or she has experience in and concentrates his or her legal practice on personal injury law. An attorney whose primary focus is personal injury law is often at an advantage in that he or she understands the complexities of personal injury lawsuits, can more easily keep abreast of the latest developments and ever-evolving laws, and is more likely to know the habits and tactics of opposing counsel.
Additionally, a lawyer who has demonstrated experience in personal injury litigation may have also gained credibility with insurance companies and their lawyers and thus have “less to prove” in order to achieve a favorable settlement on his or her client's behalf.
Record of Past Successes
Another factor worth considering is whether a particular personal injury lawyer has experience trying cases, winning favorable verdicts, and negotiating favorable settlements. Knowing that an attorney is a skilled litigator and negotiator can add to your overall sense of security.
Billing and Fee Structure
Personal injury lawyers typically work on a contingent-fee basis under which the client is responsible for costs but pays attorney's fees only if he or she obtains a favorable settlement or verdict. In a typical contingent fee arrangement, attorney's fees, sometimes called legal fees, are calculated as a percentage of the recovery. Although it may be tempting to choose a lawyer based on who will take the lowest percentage, fees alone should not be the determining factor.
Initial Consultations
Because many lawyers provide initial consultations free of charge in personal injury cases, you may be able to interview multiple lawyers before selecting one to handle your case. Care should be taken, however, to make your selection in a relatively short period of time to avoid the loss of key evidence and to ensure that your claim is not barred by the passing of time.
Conclusion
Once hired, your attorney should be responsive to your needs. He or she should answer your questions satisfactorily, return your phone calls promptly, and, most importantly, represent your interests zealously. If at any time you become dissatisfied with your attorney's legal representation, you may be able to change attorneys without penalty; however, because changing attorneys while your case is pending can result in substantial delays and additional expenses, taking the time to select the appropriate attorney in the beginning can save time and money in the future. To find out if a personal injury attorney at Michael Bradley, Attorney at Law in Westerly, Rhode Island, is right for you, contact us today to schedule a consultation.
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