Should I Get Multiple Lawyers for My Injury Case?

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Should I Get Multiple Lawyers for My Injury Case?

Choosing the right lawyer is often the most difficult part of filing a personal injury claim against a negligent party. It's not uncommon to encounter clients who have been forced to switch lawyers at some point in their cases. This could be a matter of preference, but sometimes, it may be the best option. To avoid being in such a situation, you'll probably ask yourself: should I get multiple lawyers for my injury case? 

No law prohibits you from getting multiple lawyers for your injury case. However, before arriving at such a decision, it is crucial to weigh the pros and cons involved. 

Pros of Hiring Multiple Lawyers for Your Injury Case

You may want to get multiple attorneys to work on your injury case because you want more 'legal minds' to be involved. You probably want to weigh different legal opinions about your case and then arrive at a conclusion. 

Another supposed benefit of having multiple lawyers work on your injury case is that you'll always have a backup attorney if one cannot continue with the case. This usually happens when you don't have that much confidence in one attorney or if they drag your case and you don't want to fire them entirely. 

Cons of Hiring Multiple Lawyers for Your Injury Case

Hiring multiple attorneys for your injury case can be disastrous. It's like having numerous cooks preparing your favorite dish, but they have no idea that they're cooking together - in the same kitchen. 

Another disadvantage of having multiple attorneys work on your case is that it can be costly. Sometimes, the cost of hiring multiple attorneys might exceed the cases' worth. 

Most personal injury attorneys charge their clients on a contingency basis, meaning you'll only pay them when they win. This means you won't need to spend any money upfront, giving you the freedom to hire as many attorneys as you may wish.

However, let's look at the other side of the coin. Hiring multiple attorneys, especially if they don't know that they're both working on the case, will only create confusion further down the line. No insurance companies will want to come up against multiple attorneys representing you.

Secondly, most attorneys won't take a case they know is also being handled by another attorney, especially if they don't work together under the same law firm. 

The bottom line is, while it's not impossible to get multiple lawyers to work on your injury case, such a decision doesn't usually end well with all parties involved. Remember, your attorney expects you to be honest with them and may refuse to proceed with the case if they discover that you didn't disclose certain details, such as the parties involved. 
 

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