[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/www.troyburchlaw.com\/blog\/what-is-included-in-a-free-consultation-with-a-lawyer\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/www.troyburchlaw.com\/blog\/what-is-included-in-a-free-consultation-with-a-lawyer\/","headline":"What Is Included in a Free Consultation with a Lawyer?","name":"What Is Included in a Free Consultation with a Lawyer?","description":"If you were injured in an accident and are considering hiring a lawyer to help you seek compensation from the other party, you\u2019ve likely noticed that most injury attorneys offer free consultations. You\u2019re likely wondering \u201cWhat does a free consultation entail?\u201d and \u201cIs it really...","datePublished":"2022-10-12","dateModified":"2024-01-15","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.troyburchlaw.com\/blog\/author\/troyburchlaw\/#Person","name":"Burch Law Firm","url":"https:\/\/www.troyburchlaw.com\/blog\/author\/troyburchlaw\/","identifier":5,"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d3113c4b39809e3ea27820c728ffd477fa835969728dc74257789fd3633ea73?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d3113c4b39809e3ea27820c728ffd477fa835969728dc74257789fd3633ea73?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Burch Law Firm","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.troyburchlaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/logo-header.png","url":"https:\/\/www.troyburchlaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/logo-header.png","width":260,"height":126}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.troyburchlaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/team_photo.jpg","url":"https:\/\/www.troyburchlaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/team_photo.jpg","width":690,"height":453},"url":"https:\/\/www.troyburchlaw.com\/blog\/what-is-included-in-a-free-consultation-with-a-lawyer\/","about":["Personal Injury"],"wordCount":503,"articleBody":"If you were injured in an accident and are considering hiring a lawyer to help you seek compensation from the other party, you\u2019ve likely noticed that most injury attorneys offer free consultations. You\u2019re likely wondering \u201cWhat does a free consultation entail?\u201d and \u201cIs it really free?\u201d We dive into what a personal injury lawyer free consultation consists of.What Does a Free Consultation with a Lawyer Mean?A free consultation with a\u00a0personal injury lawyer\u00a0is like a first date. You and the lawyer are getting to know each other, learning about one another\u2019s background and what led you to this meeting, and finding out whether you can work together. There is no obligation to take the relationship any further.It\u2019s important to know that a free consultation does not mean that the attorney is representing you or providing you legal advice. That would require you to sign a representation agreement, which you may do at a later point if you decide to hire them.What Is Included in a Free Consultation with a Lawyer?A free personal injury lawyer consultation includes:A review of the circumstances surrounding your personal injuryAn honest assessment if you have a viable claimAn explanation of the claims processThe opportunity to ask questions and receive answersWhat Happens During a Free Consultation with a Personal Injury Lawyer?During a free consultation with a personal injury lawyer, you will be able to:Tell the attorney what happened\u00a0\u2013 Begin by telling the attorney exactly what happened in the accident. Provide as much detail as you can. It might help to bring documents such as your medical records, hospital bills, and photos of the accident for the attorney to review. Don\u2019t worry if you can\u2019t collect all of the available evidence in your case. The attorney will help you with that if you agree to work together.Answer specific questions about your situation\u00a0\u2013 You should be prepared for the attorney to ask you specific questions about the accident, your injuries, and the impact on your life, health, and well-being. Some of these questions might get personal but this is so that the attorney can better assess your potential claim.Ask the attorney questions\u00a0\u2013 You should also be prepared to ask the attorney questions about their:ExperienceTrack record of handling similar claimsApproach to settlements and trialsHow they communicate with clientsFee structure.A free consultation is your opportunity to evaluate whether they are the right attorney for you, not to receive definitive legal advice on how to handle your case.Contact Us Today for Your Free Personal Injury Lawyer ConsultationNow that you understand what is included in a free consultation with a lawyer, contact\u00a0Burch Law Firm if you\u2019ve been injured in an accident through no fault of your own. We provide qualified and compassionate representation to those hurt in accidents in our community, and we\u2019ll be ready to discuss your situation during your free, confidential consultation."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Blog","item":"https:\/\/www.troyburchlaw.com\/blog\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"What Is Included in a Free Consultation with a Lawyer?","item":"https:\/\/www.troyburchlaw.com\/blog\/what-is-included-in-a-free-consultation-with-a-lawyer\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]