How to Choose

How to choose the right Louisville personal injury attorney

In many ways the workings of the law are obvious and yet, at the same time, somewhat mysterious. All of us have grown up watching courtroom dramas on television and in the movies, we have read about legal cases in novels and nonfiction books, magazines and newspapers. We have seen, although only to a limited extent, how a legal case is built, shaped, then brought into the courtroom and argued. We have even, in films like Twelve Angry Men, witnessed how a jury works. In short, the law has proved fertile ground for the dramatic imagination. But as much as we may think we know about the law, most laymen understand surprisingly little about the nitty-gritty, day-to-day workings of just what it is that Louisville personal injury lawyers do. Ironically, some clients prefer it this way, as do some injury attorneys. Clients often place blind faith in those who represent them, and those who represent them sometimes play on this blind faith, since it allows them carte blanche in the manner in which they function. However, some Louisville personal injury lawyers believe that demystifying the law is in the best interests not only of the client but also of the attorney. The more you, as a injured client, know about how the law works, the better you can aid your injury attorney. The same goes for communication between attorney and, client. As long as the lines of communication remain open, there is less chance of misunderstandings that can lead to hard feelings and resentment.

Louisville personal injury lawyerss might argue that too much knowledge can create a dangerous situation in the relationship between client and attorney. In fact, it could promote unnecessary and conceivably destructive interference on the part of the client, which may create problems for an attorney and ultimately for the client. Other personal injury attorneys believe that the more clients know about the workings of the law, the easier it is for them to represent them effectively.

One of the most common complaints made by clients about their personal injury attorneys are "I don't know what's going on. My lawyer never talks to me." This is a valid grievance and it is one that can drive a wedge between attorney and client that may work to the detriment of the successful resolution of the case.

Once a Louisville personal injury lawyer has agreed to handle your case, it's perfectly proper to call him after two to four weeks to see what kind of progress is being made. Thereafter, if you don't receive periodic update letters or calls from your injury attorney or his staff, it's not unreasonable to call every month or so to see how things are going. But remember, the progress of a personal injury case can be frustratingly slow, and many relevant issues depend upon the cooperation and participation of people other than your attorney (medical personnel, witnesses, and the opposing attorneys, for example). So you must be patient. A good attorney, however, will make sure that he is on top of the case, and will make every effort to keep you fully informed.

Lawyers

 Louisville, Kentucky

Alitowski & Moore

332 W. Broadway Suite 613

Louisville, KY 40202

502-582-9100
502-582-9440
888-275-2637
888-Ask-Andrew