The Benefits Of Hiring A Local Injury Lawyer

If you’ve been injured and are considering filing for compensation, one of the first decisions you’ll make is who to hire to represent you. Do you go with a bigger firm located miles away with a plethora of attorneys waiting to assist with your needs, or do you look for a more local resource? Oftentimes we’ve noticed that clients are much more satisfied when they choose a local lawyer who is quite familiar with the inner-workings of the area in which their injuries occurred. In today’s blog, we explain why a local injury lawyer may be your best bet when considering a personal injury or workers’ compensation lawsuit.

The Advantages Of A Local Injury Attorney

Hiring someone local to deal with your injury case can be beneficial in a number of ways:

Local Knowledge Of Court Systems – A local lawyer will have more familiarity with court systems and those with decision-making power in the area. Perhaps they’ve worked with different mediators, arbiters and judges before, and they know how to craft a convincing argument to these individuals based on their previous experience. They may also be more familiar with certain types of insurance and insurance agencies specific to a region, which again will be helpful for moving your case along.

Local Resources – Your local lawyer may also have some helpful connections within the community that can end up making or breaking your case. For example, maybe they are quite familiar with the intersection where your accident occurred, and they can connect with an accident reconstruction expert that they’ve worked with in the past to analyze the scene and provide credence to your claim that the accident was not your fault. Or perhaps they know a number of fair and honest doctors that you can visit for your independent medical examination. Knowing the area is helpful, but perhaps more important is knowing the people within the community.

Ease Of Communication – It’s also much easier to work with a local attorney. Although e-mail and phone calls can help us eliminate distance, oftentimes it’s helpful to also be able to swing by the office to drop something off or to sign some forms. When you go with a local lawyer, you’re just a short drive from assistance whenever you need it. We pride ourselves on responding to e-mails and text messages as soon as possible, but we always appreciate when a client stops in for a quick chat. This won’t be easy if you hire a larger firm located in another city.

Evidence Collection – Finally, it’s also easier for a local lawyer to collect evidence that is pertinent to your case. We might try to get witness statements over the phone, but we have no problem heading to your office to speak with a co-worker who we’ve been having trouble reaching, or exploring your work conditions in person to help us determine where fault lies for your injuries. We can get our boots on the grounds and build your case through more than just statements we read on paper because we’re close to the area and the people where the accident happened.

So if you’ve been injured in the Twin Cities, trust your case to a lawyer with decades of experience across Minneapolis and St. Paul. Dean and the team at Margolis Law Firm have been a local resource for many injured members of the community, and we want to be your ally if you find yourself in need of an injury lawyer. For more information, or to see if you may have grounds for an injury claim, reach out to the team at Margolis Law Firm today at (952) 230-2700.