Tips to Ensure You Get the Best Personal Injury Attorney

The TV is inundated with flashy advertisements from personal injury attorneys, and the Internet is sometimes not all that helpful as many sites do not tell you much about the firm or the attorneys.  While it can sound good, it is important to place your trust in the right attorney in order to get a fair settlement for injuries or death suffered as the result of someone else’s negligence.

The NOLO website advises that you look for an attorney that has “experience handling your type of personal injury claim -- and whom you feel that you can trust.”  They suggest if you already have a relationship with an attorney, that you ask them for a referral to a trustworthy personal injury lawyer.

Once you have a firm in mind, do a little research such as finding out something about their background and philosophy.  For example Schiff & Associates’ attorneys will tell you that the best part of their job is getting a fair settlement for their clients.  As our attorney, Craig T. Smith, explains, “There’s a satisfaction that comes when I make a difference in people’s lives.” He adds, “With a staff of highly-trained and capable legal assistants and paralegals, we pull together as a team to make positive differences for families so they can go forward with their lives.”

Another thing you should know about the firm is how many years have they been in business.  At Schiff & Associates, Scott Schiff started the law firm in 1985, and began by specializing in civil litigation with an emphasis on catastrophic injury and wrongful death.

Also when you consult with an attorney regarding your case, ask who will handle your claim and if they have experience in your type of injury.  Furthermore, are they willing to go to trial if the case requires it?  At Schiff & Associates, our team of attorneys specializes in various areas of personal injury law and is ready to go to trial if your case requires it. 

Finally find out if your lawyer has a record of winning.  At Schiff & Associates, we are proud to let our clients know about our winning tradition and post a small sampling of case settlements on our website.  Please contact us for more information regarding our firm. 

The experienced team of Schiff & Associates has offered the area trusted legal representation in cases of personal injury and wrongful death since 1982.  We have a history of getting clients the results they deserve and recognize that financial recovery from an accident is just as important as physical recovery.  Contact us for more information on expert legal services from Columbus, Ohio’s top personal injury lawyer.

Source: nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/finding-personal-injury-lawyer-29840.html

Don’t Settle with the Insurance Company Before You Talk to a Lawyer

At Schiff & Associates, we always caution that you should not settle with an insurance company before you have had the chance to discuss your injuries with an attorney, and not just any attorney but one who specializes in personal injury law.  While the insurance adjustor can be a friendly enough person, you need to remember that they are not representing your best interest but rather those of their employer, the insurance company.   Also in many cases, once you sign and settle with the insurance company, you will be signing away your rights to any further compensation regardless if your injuries worsen over time. 

As a personal injury law firm, Schiff & Associates has heard of too many cases where an individual has signed a settlement agreement which does not accurately represent the real costs of the injuries.  Furthermore, keep in mind that regardless of how friendly the insurance adjustor appears to be, they need to negotiate the lowest settlement for your claim as their job success relies on doing so.

On the other hand, the job of a trusted personal injury lawyer is to independently evaluate the claim in terms of both current and future medical costs, loss of income, pain and suffering, etc. In addition experienced personal injury attorneys investigate all aspects of the accident to determine if there is more than one party liable and/or multiple ways to recover a settlement.  Without expert legal advice, you will never know if these avenues exist and may end up not receiving an adequate settlement from the insurance company to cover your actual losses. 

We urge you to contact our offices as your initial consultation is free.  Also if we take your case, we will represent you on a contingency basis, which means there will be no attorney costs or fees unless we successfully recover compensation.

The experienced attorneys at Schiff & Associates have offered the area trusted legal representation in cases of personal injury and wrongful death since 1982.  We have a history of getting clients the results they deserve and recognize that financial recovery from an accident is just as important as physical recovery.  Call today for information regarding legal services from Columbus, Ohio’s top personal injury lawyer.

Brain Injuries Can Be Devastating

If a loved one has suffered from a traumatic brain injury, you are probably aware that such an injury not only impacts their life but the lives of those around them.  Furthermore, the ramifications of this type of injury can last for years and caring for the individual can be extremely expensive. 

Through our years of experience in personal injury law, Schiff & Associates knows that all too frequently such accidents are the result of negligence on the part of another party.  To help determine if this is the case with your loved one’s accident, you need to consult with a skilled brain injury attorney who has the expertise to determine who is responsible as well as who should pay.   

Many times victims of brain injuries can be left permanently disabled with cognitive, behavioral, physical and emotional impairments that can last for the rest of his or her life.   The costs of dealing with these injuries can quickly mount up, and add to that, many times a victim is no longer able to earn a living.  What sets the team of Schiff& Associates apart from many of our competitors is we have a working relationship with a team of expert medical, rehabilitation and financial specialists who know how to accurately predict not only the current but long-term costs of such accidents.   

In the worst situation, brain injuries can lead to wrongful death, and every year, thousands of lives are lost to traumatic brain injuries.  In addition thousands more victims are left permanently disabled.  Please give Schiff & Associates a call to set up an appointment to consult with one of our expert attorneys who will let you know if you have a case.  You have nothing to lose as your initial consultation is free and everything to gain.    

The experienced attorneys at Schiff & Associates have offered the area trusted legal representation in cases of personal injury and wrongful death since 1982.  We have a history of getting clients the results they deserve and recognize that financial recovery from an accident is just as important as physical recovery.  Call today for information regarding legal services from Columbus, Ohio’s top personal injury lawyer.

Hire an Attorney Who Really Cares!

With comments from past clients such as “they treat you like family,”, it is not without reason that the law offices of Schiff & Associates has earned a reputation as one of the most trusted personal injury firms in the greater Columbus, Ohio area.  In large part, our standing in the community as lawyers who can be counted on is due to the personal approach we take with each and every client.  Our team of experienced attorneys knows that when someone is suffering from a personal injury accident, they need a lawyer who not only listens, but is willing to work hard on their behalf.   

When you choose the legal services of Schiff & Associates, you get the best of both worlds. A big firm experience provided by some of the top lawyers in the area as well as the personal care, concern, and creativity traditionally associated with smaller firms. Furthermore, by offering a complementary initial consultation, you can feel comfortable coming in and thoroughly discussing the particulars of your claim with an expert who can determine the merits of the case.   

Once we decide to proceed with your case, we immediately begin putting our experience to work to help you recover the maximum compensation for your injury.  Also you will not pay any attorney fees or associated costs unless we recover a settlement for your claim.     

We encourage you to take a look at our attorneys’ bios featured on our website.  While our team has a variety of backgrounds and practice area specialties, all are very experienced and successful.  Additionally our attorneys are thoughtful community members with a history of serving organizations committed to helping others.  Please contact our offices to set up an appointment to discuss your case with an expert personal injuryattorney.   

The experienced team of Schiff & Associates has offered the area trusted legal representation in cases of personal injury and wrongful death since 1982.  We have a history of getting clients the results they deserve and recognize that financial recovery from an accident is just as important as physical recovery.  Call today to learn how Columbus, Ohio’s leading personal injury attorneys can help.