More questions to ask when selecting a mesothelioma lawyer.
(Note: Below you'll find questions #3 and #4 for finding a mesothelioma lawyer. If you haven't yet seen questions #1 and #2, or the brief background description of why these questions are important, we suggest you click here for this page of questions for selecing a mesothelioma attorney first.)
Question #3 to Ask When Selecting a Mesothelioma Lawyer:
A very important question to ask is how expenses and attorney fees will be handled for the case. The process is not fast -- preparation for the trial and then the trial itself -- will take many months (or even years).
During this time, there will be thousands of dollars of initial costs associated with preparing for the trial, such as travel, hiring expert witnesses, depositions, etc. Ordinarily, the attorney who represents you advances these initial costs that are associated with the preparation and trial.
Most attorney fees in these cases are based on contingency fee contracts. This means that the lawyers receive a percentage of the amount the victim recovers if the suit is successful. If the suit is not successful, then the attorneys earn no fee.
Question #4 to Ask When Selecting a Mesothelioma Lawyer:
The next thing to ask is what is involved in this kind of lawsuit. You want to get an overview of the process, and what your role will be in it. You also want to get a sense of how good a communicator the attorney is.
Finally, a lot is at stake financially in these lawsuits. Therefore, it is ordinarily a good idea to interview a number of attorneys before you make a final decision about who will represent you. Consider trying to get at least two or three recommendations so you can make the best decision for you..
