A vehicle accident lawyer is your best resource if you’re hurt by someone who is negligent on the road. These attorneys specialize in helping drivers who are the victims of those who are reckless, aggressive or who get behind the wheel drunk. When you’re trying to find a good auto accident lawyer, keep the following things in mind.

Contingency

A good auto accident lawyer should be willing to work with you on contingency. Contingency means that they don’t get paid unless they win your claim. This is the best way to make certain that, if they take your case, they’re taking it because they think it is going to win. A lawyer that works on contingency will also allow you to sit down with them for a free consultation. This is where they let you know about your options based on the facts of your case. This free consultation is the best place to find out whether or not you have a case worth pursuing in court.

Experience

You’ll want to make certain that the lawyer you choose has experience arguing these types of cases. They will be trying to establish that the other driver was negligent and, because of that negligence, you suffered financial damage, physical damage or both. If they can establish that the driver was negligent and that that is the reason that you suffered, they may be able to win you compensation.

There is no way to ensure that you will win a case but, if you do win the case, the competition may come into different forms. If the party that you’re suing believes that it is likely you are going to win if they go to court to try to defend themselves, they may offer you a settlement. In such a case, you pay no court fees and you receive an amount of money directly from the people you are suing. Generally, this will be a lesser amount of money than you are seeking in court to compensate for the fact that you’re not paying for the fees associated with having your claim heard in front of the jury.

If you go to court, it will be up to the jury how much money you receive, if you receive any at all. Your attorney will argue your claim and work to establish that the other party was negligent, which is what will end up entitling you to damages, if they establish as much.