If you were involved in an accident that resulted in injuries, you may benefit from experienced legal assistance when filing and negotiating your claim. Having an experienced personal injury attorney on your side could be especially important if you’re forced to litigate (take your claim to court).
But what makes certain attorneys more successful than others?
Ability, knowledge, critical thinking and experience are what separate the best lawyers from the rest. The skills and abilities you should look for in a lawyer are a combination of communication, self-management, analysis and advocacy.
At the Dressie Law Firm, our attorneys are proud to stand by their track record of fighting for Georgia residents. Our personal injury law firm is here to pursue the results that are in your best interest and reduce your stress during this process.
Abilities that Work in Your Favor
Assessing soft skills and abilities is important when choosing the best lawyer for your case. These actionable skills will enable your attorney to guide your case toward a successful outcome. Our Atlanta injury lawyers strive to navigate your legal situation and provide knowledgeable advice.
Attention to Detail
Attention to detail allows us to spot inconsistencies in cases, evidence or testimony that may drastically change the results of your claim. This also improves our ability to identify facts that may shift a case in your favor.
Time Management
Time management skills keep us on track when handling your case. We know that costs can add up and will manage ourselves to provide the most value for you.
Thorough Evaluations
A skilled lawyer needs to be able to evaluate every aspect of your case. From evidence to testimony, our team carefully assesses the facts of your situation and gathers whatever evidence is necessary to support your claim.
Communication that Ensures You’re Heard
Effective communication is more than being able to speak clearly. The best lawyers are strong in oral, written, interpersonal and intrapersonal communication.
For a lawyer, the ability to effectively and persuasively communicate is crucial. Not every case goes to trial, but if your claim does end up in the courtroom the success or failure of your claim may rely entirely on your attorney’s ability to communicate.
Communication is also vital in negotiations with insurance companies. A poor communicator may appear to be an easy target for clever defense lawyers and claims adjusters.
Your attorney should stand in as the voice that brings clarity to events and outlines the path to your favorable outcome. Communication skills you should look for when hiring an Atlanta injury lawyer include:
- Persuasive communication
- Negotiation
- Interviewing skills
- Empathetic communication
Skills to Advocate on Your Behalf
Many of the skills you should look for when hiring a lawyer are based on communication. But what about when your attorney isn’t actively speaking on your case?
Research and Analysis
There will be a lot of research required to prepare and accurately represent your case. Research and analysis skills are the backbone of successful advocacy because they ensure that your lawyer can assess information and understand the full context of your case.
Research and analysis skills enable your attorney to quickly identify and pursue the approach that will most likely lead to a positive outcome. With a weak legal strategy, you may not receive the compensation you’re due. Proper analysis could help prevent weak evidence from disqualifying your claim.
Good Judgment
Judgment is key to receiving a favorable outcome. The best lawyer will be able to weigh the pros and cons of your situation, assess multiple scenarios and map the route toward a favorable outcome.
Good judgment also includes avoiding unnecessary risk. Experienced lawyers understand mitigating risk is also important for victory.
Advocacy
The combination of the skills you should look for in a lawyer result in effective advocacy. Opt for an attorney that effectively combines their attention to detail with communication so you’re represented with accurate analysis of all the relevant facts. Look for a lawyer who synergizes their research and persuasive abilities to present your case professionally and ethically in pursuit of the truly just outcome.
At the Dressie Law Firm, we advocate for our clients with experience, skills and abilities that allow us to pursue outcomes that are in the best interests of injured people in Atlanta.
Contact a Reputable Personal Injury Practice in Atlanta, GA
Has a member of your family been injured in an accident that wasn’t their fault? Our Atlanta personal injury lawyers are here to fight for you. At the Dressie Law Firm, our experienced team boasts the skills, experience and flexibility to adapt to any personal injury scenario and provide the support and representation each client deserves.
Call 678-679-0569 to get in touch today.