San Jose Spinal Cord Injury Attorneys

Choosing a TBI/SCI Lawyer

If you or a loved one has suffered traumatic brain injury (SCI) or spinal cord injury (SCI), you're probably experiencing a range of emotions. Anger, shock, grief, pain and confusion are all common reactions at the time of injury. But as you consider the toll spinal injury takes on your life, you may decide it's time to fight back. When you reach that point, it's time to seek out a personal injury attorney with experience in TBI or SCI. But what should you look for in a TBI or SCI attorney?

Experience

Spinal cord and brain injuries are extremely serious and complex matters. So is the area of law that governs negligence and allows personal injury victims to seek justice for their injuries. When you're looking for an SCI lawyer, experience should be your number one concern. Be ready to ask your lawyer about his or her track record. How many spinal cord or TBI cases has the law firm fought and won? How much money have they collected on behalf of clients? How recently did they fight their last claim? Does the firm specialize in TBI or SCI? How long have they been in business?

Resources

California personal injury litigation is complicated. Does your prospective attorney have what it takes to manage and win spinal cord injury or TBI litigation? Ask potential lawyers about the size of their office, their available support staff, and their ability to handle long and complex cases. And don't forget personal resources. An attorney with contacts and experience in local courts and a hefty roster of expert witnesses and treating physicians will be far more likely to fight and win your case than one who is not as well-connected.

Payment Options

You'll also want to inquire about your California spine injury attorney's fee structure and payment arrangements before you decide who you want litigating your case. Does your attorney-to-be front costs associated with the discovery process? Do they work on contingency or retainer? How often will they bill you, and what are the terms of payment? What is their hourly rate? Will they charge you for work performed by secretaries or paralegals? Will they work within your budget or help you find funding for your case?

Personality

When you choose a Northern California spinal cord injury lawyer, you're not just hiring a lawyer. You're creating a partnership with a newfound advocate for your cause. When you speak to your potential lawyer, gauge your gut feeling. Does the lawyer seem sympathetic? Brusque? Hurried? Relaxed? Reassuring? While you can expect your attorney to be carrying a full case load, professionalism and personalized service is not optional. And you want a lawyer who can understand the stresses and pressures associated with spinal cord injury and related litigation.

The Northern California SCI lawyers at Van Der Walde & Associates have helped the victims of spinal cord and traumatic brain injuries recover millions in favorable verdicts and settlements. Contact us today to find out if our professional services, experienced team, and personalized litigation plans are a good fit for you.