How Can I Find a Qualified Injury Lawyer for Melrose Park, Illinois

Many people think that it makes sense to hire a lawyer whose office is nearby. Actually, though, this may not be true. Let’s say that you are involved in a car accident in Cook County, Illinois. You are injured and you need a lawyer. Why not just hire someone in Melrose Park?

You might find a qualified lawyer in the neighborhood. On the other hand, you might consider the following:

· Most experienced trial lawyers find that they need to have their offices near the courthouse in order to be available for daily court appearances.

· The cost of a personal injury lawyer is likely to be same. Personal injury lawyers generally charge a contingency fee of 1/3 of your recovery. This is true wherever they are located.

· You won’t have to come downtown often. It may be necessary for you to come downtown for a deposition and possibly for a trial. This is true regardless of where your lawyer has his or her office. Generally, though, those will be the only two times you will need to come to the city.

· Your lawyer can come to you. Some law firms (including Stotis & Baird Chartered) are willing to come out to you for the initial consultation. Our practice specializes in representing people who have sustained serious injuries. It would be unfair for us to expect our clients to come to always come to us.

· Initial consultations are free. It pays to ask questions. If you are unsure who to hire, you should set up a meeting and find out more.

In short – you should hire a great lawyer with a proven track record. If you can find that lawyer in Melrose Park, then, by all means, hire them. If you’re not sure – keep looking. And consider that the best lawyer for the job may be a little farther than your neighborhood.

For more information about Stotis & Baird Chartered, Illinois personal injury lawyers serving Melrose Park, the South Suburbs and the rest of the Chicagoland area, visit us at www.stotisandbaird.com. Stotis and Baird handles serious personal injury lawsuits, including, wrongful death, medical malpractice, products liability, automobile collision, trucking accidents, motorcycles accidents and nursing home neglect. You may also contact us via e-mail at eparker@stotis-baird.com.