By Robert Mandell on October 17, 2011 -
The First Five Questions ~
Personal injury cases range from auto accidents to medical malpractice to product or premises liability to other torts resulting in catastrophic injuries. The commonality amongst all of these cases is that a legal duty was breached which resulted in harm and caused financial, physical and emotional distress. In such situations, it is important to select a seasoned attorney who is aggressive, committed and dedicated to empowering you and your case. To find the right legal counsel, here are 5 important questions to ask an attorney:
- Do you specialize in personal injury cases?
Select an attorney dedicated to practicing injury law. You will receive access to a network of industry-specific experts, an attorney who is well-versed in this discipline and one who possesses a true passion for his area of specialty. This allows an attorney to focus dedicated resources and expertise on a case. If you are the victim of a personal injury, a claim will generally entitle you to damages, including past and future medical costs, lost income, and compensation for pain and suffering.
- How many cases like mine have you taken to trial or settled?
This answer is indicative of an attorney’s level of experience and skill set as well as knowledge of cases similar to yours. Also, ask about the attorney’s success rate record with trials vs. out-of-court settlements. Most tort cases settle prior to trial. Those that don’t are presented in court to a judge or jury who will determine and award damages. The attorney should have a track record of winning cases which are similar in nature to yours, as well as resolving them through negotiation. It’s also important to have the attorney explain recommendations, based on details of your case.
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According to lacrossetrdibune.com, Sheriff investigators are trying to determine the cause of a recent deadly accident that involved a school bus traveling with 9 students on board. Fortunately no one on the bus was injured, as said by Thomas Simonson, Kickapoo School District Administrator. The children’s ages ranged from 4 to 15 and they were on their way to their first day of class. After being checked out by the emergency personnel on the scene, it was determined that they were unharmed and could continue on their way to school. The bus had made a stop to pick up more students when it was hit from behind by an SUV. Vernon County sheriffs reported the accident happened at approximately 7:10 am and the driver of the SUV was age 51.
The United States employs approximately 450,000 school buses to transport children to school each day. There have been many cases of injuries and deaths related to school bus accidents, including children being struck or run over by the bus, rollovers, and collisions. In most cases, Los Angeles bus accidents involve school buses in particular, but a significant percentage of accidents also occur on city buses and affect not only children, but adults of all ages. According to the Federal Transit Authority, the total number of bus accidents in the United States has risen dramatically in recent years with a corresponding rise in injuries.
The San Fernando Valley auto accident attorneys at the Mandell Law Firm are very concerned about recent trends in bus accidents and other auto accidents around the country and especially worried about bus accidents involving children occurring on our congested Southern California streets and highways. If you or a loved one has been injured in an auto accident, the experienced lawyers at the Mandell Law Firm may be able to help you receive compensation to offset medical and other expenses. Please call us today at 1-818-886-6600 for a free consultation.
Source:http://www.lacrossetribune.com/news/local/article_f700e54a-9710-11de-aa53-001cc4c03286.html
