Questions to Ask Your Personal Injury Lawyer

Serving West Virginia and Ohio, including Parkersburg, Charleston, Morgantown, Huntington, Wheeling, Belpre, and Athens

Do I have a valid personal injury claim?

This is the first question you should ask your personal injury lawyer. The personal injury attorneys at Jan Dils & Jim Leach, Attorneys at Law will weigh the facts of your case and let you know if your case fills the requirements for a personal injury claim. In order for your injury to considered personal injury, a liable party’s negligence must have directly caused your injury.

What types of evidence do I need to file my claim?

This depends on the circumstance of your accident. After reviewing your case, your personal injury lawyer will request that you provide them with information and evidence relevant to your claim. For instance, we will likely ask for your medical records from after the accident and any police reports. We may also want to know if there were any witnesses, photographs or other evidence obtained from the scene.

What types of compensation might I be entitled to?

The reason for filing a personal injury claim is to recover any losses you incurred as a result of your injury. Depending on the laws in the state where you file your claim, and the circumstances of your personal injury, you may be entitled to compensation for the following:

• Lost wages
• Medical expenses
• Rehabilitation and physical therapy expenses
• Reimbursement for property damage
• Compensation for emotional damages – pain and suffering

How will you help me with filing my claim?

This is possibly the most important question, since the point in retaining a personal injury attorney is to have someone represent you throughout the process. Our lawyers will answer your questions, negotiate with insurance companies and others on your behalf, and represent your case at trial. Our personal injury lawyers will work to get you the compensation you deserve.

Please contact our West Virginal and Ohio personal injury lawyers at Jan Dils & Jim Leach, Attorneys at Law today for your free consultation. We represent victims of personal injury throughout West Virginia and Southern Ohio including the communities of Belpre, Parkersburg, Wheeling, Athens, Morgantown, Charleston, and Huntington.