When should I hire an attorney?

Ideally you should hire an attorney as soon as possible after an incident in which you or a family member has been injured. Having an experienced attorney on your side early on allows them to gather important evidence which may be lost or concealed as time goes on. Another reason to promptly hire an attorney is that almost all claims for an injury are subject to a deadline called the “Statute of Limitations”. This is the deadline by which you must have a lawsuit on file with the proper governmental agency. If you have not resolved your case or filed a lawsuit by the time the Statute of Limitations expires, then you will forever lose your right to make a recovery against the persons or entities responsible for your injuries. It is important to consult with an attorney as soon as possible after you or loved one has been injured so that the attorney can make sure the appropriate steps are timely taken to protect your ability to make a recovery against the responsible party.