If you've been injured in a car accident that wasn't your fault, you're not alone. According to Safer America, there were estimated to be 500,000 backup car accidents alone in the U.S. every year. This doesn't even include other types of accidents as well. Following your accident, you're likely in pain and very frustrated over everything. You need professional legal help to navigate this situation. You need a car accident lawyer. When looking for a lawyer, here are some essential questions to ask.

How Much Do You Charge?

This is usually top of anyone's mind when hiring a lawyer. You have already been put to great expense due to your injuries and medical bills. You need to know upfront how the car accident lawyer you choose will be charging you and how they will expect to receive payments. Be sure to discuss this information upfront to avoid any confusion later on.

Do You Think I Have a Case?

The next most important question will be to determine if you actually have a case or not. The lawyer should be able to review some initial information about your accident and tell you during a consultation if you have a viable case or not. This can help you better understand your options.

Do You See Any Challenges in My Case?

You will also want to know upfront if there are any apparent challenges that are going to make your case especially difficult. It's best to know this early on so that you can mentally prepare for the challenges that might be coming your way. A good car accident lawyer will be honest with you about where challenges might lie and how they will meet them.

Have You Won Many Cases Like Mine?

This is a very probing question and can help you better understand what your chances of winning might actually be. You might have a unique type of case, and it's good to know ahead of time if that will help or hinder your chances.

What Timeline Can I Expect?

Although car accident cases don't have a set timeline, an experienced car accident lawyer should be able to estimate a timeline for you based on the particular details of your case. Keep in mind that you should be flexible about this timeline since there are many factors that can affect the timeline.

If you're in need of a car accident lawyer, please contact us today at Ausband & Dumont. We would be happy to sit down with you for a consultation and help you navigate this difficult time.