Essential Qualifications
Look for attorneys with:
- ✓Specific experience with catastrophic injury cases
- ✓Track record of multi-million dollar results
- ✓Resources to advance significant case costs
- ✓Access to top medical and economic experts
- ✓Trial experience and willingness to go to court
- ✓Compassionate approach to client relationships
Questions to Ask
During your consultation, ask:
- ✓How many catastrophic injury cases have you handled?
- ✓What were the outcomes of similar cases?
- ✓Do you have relationships with life care planners and medical experts?
- ✓How will my case be staffed and who will be my primary contact?
- ✓What is your trial experience?
- ✓How do you calculate lifetime damages?
Red Flags to Avoid
Be cautious of attorneys who: make unrealistic promises about case value, lack specific catastrophic injury experience, seem unwilling to go to trial, don't have relationships with medical experts, or pressure you to sign quickly.
Why Experience Matters
Catastrophic injury cases require attorneys who understand complex medical issues, can project lifetime needs accurately, and have the resources to litigate against well-funded defendants. The difference between an experienced catastrophic injury attorney and a general practitioner can be millions of dollars in recovery.