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Selecting the right Florida wrongful death attorney sounds as easy as opening the phone book and looking for the biggest advertisement, however, there is much more to consider before choosing who will help you through your case. We recommend asking a few questions before selecting an attorney. First, you need to know that your attorney has the experience to handle your type of case. There is no substitute for experience and if your attorney has handled similar cases in the past they have a much greater chance of succeeding with your case.

Next, you need an attorney who will be aggressive in pursuing your case. Many times insurance companies or defendant’s attorneys use aggressive tactics to try and limit the amount they pay out in a case. It may be necessary to take your case all the way to court before a judge or jury before you are offered a fair settlement. Having an attorney who will stand up for your rights will help your case dramatically.

Even if your wrongful death attorney has the experience and aggressiveness to pursue your case, they will be of little help unless they also have the resources to fight for your case. Getting damages you are entitled to often means paying bills in advance of your recovery or making agreements to pay them once you have recovered damages. Also, if it is necessary to prepare your case for trial, your attorney may have to pay for experts to testify on your behalf. All of these steps are very expensive and require the resources of an attorney who has the financial stability to try the case from beginning to end.

Finally, you will want to select an attorney who will pay adequate attention to your case and who has similar goals for where you want your case to go. Once your attorney takes your case they will undertake an effort to gather as much information as possible about your losses, the accident itself and the other party. While they will not have constant contact with you about your case you should expect updates on a regular basis or have the opportunity to speak with someone in their office to learn the status of your case. From the time you retain your attorney, you need to discuss your goals in pursuing your case, whether it be to get immediate damages or protect yourself for future costs. It is important to let your attorney know what you expect and to make sure they have the same goals as you for your case.