What Happens During Your First Consultation – Step By Step

The first time you meet with a Lowenthal & Abrams, PC attorney is a free, confidential meeting. This appointment provides a chance for both you and our firm to get to know each other better, ensuring we are a good fit, while determining the merits of your case.

If you think you have a viable personal injury case, such as a medical malpractice, car accident, slip and fall, or workers’ compensation claim that you need to discuss, find out what happens during your first consultation now.

Step-by-Step Guide to Your First Consultation

You reached out to us for a reason, likely because you were injured by someone’s negligence, and you need answers. This step-by-step guide will help give you a basic overview of what to expect.

1. Case Review: Our attorneys will ask you detailed questions about the incident, your injuries, medical treatment, and any communication you have had with insurance companies.
2. Case Evaluation: We will provide an initial assessment of the strength of your claim and identify potential challenges.
3. Legal Strategy and Advice: Our personal injury lawyers will outline the next steps in the legal process and advise you on how to handle insurance adjusters.
4. Fee Structure: We will discuss how our office handles fees on a contingency basis and what that means for your budget.
5. Questions and Expectations: This is your opportunity to ask our firm about our experience, results with similar cases, communication style, and your case’s potential value.

What To Bring to Your First Consultation

In order to maximize the effectiveness of this initial consultation, you should be as prepared as possible. Make sure to bring as much documentation as you can, including police or incident reports, copies of your medical bills, any correspondence received from the at-fault party’s insurance company, as well as photos of the scene and injuries.

If possible, organize this information chronologically, and prepare a detailed account of the events to the best of your recollection. Making a list of your questions will also help maximize the time you spend at our firm.

What Does Not Happen at Your First Consultation

An initial consultation with a personal injury attorney is not intended to result in immediate legal action. The meeting is a preliminary assessment of liability, damages, and potential representation. We need to investigate, review medical records, and document damages before we can provide you with a more precise case value. It is also unlikely that we will file a lawsuit on-the-spot, conduct discovery, or guarantee a specific outcome. Our legal team will develop a detailed legal strategy once we are hired.

Schedule Your Free Case Consultation to Learn More

Now that you have a step-by-step guide to what happens during your first consultation, it is time to schedule yours. This meeting comes with no charge, and you have nothing to lose but a team of award-winning personal injury attorneys at Lowenthal & Abrams, PC, who have your back throughout every stage of your claim. Get started now.