Who Should I Contact if I'm Having a Difficult Time Understanding Law Practices?

The following are some examples of situations when you should consider hiring an attorney:

1. You think you’ve been fired unfairly or discriminated against at work

There are complicated state and federal laws regarding how an employer is permitted to treat their employees. An experienced attorney will know the law and know how to handle the situation. If you try to handle it on your own, you could accidentally make it worse. You can expect that your employer will understand how to manipulate those laws in order to try and diminish your case.

2. You’ve been in an accident where you or someone else got hurt

Accidents can be stressful and it may not always be clear exactly what happened. If you admit fault too easily or don’t carefully go over the evidence, you can really hurt your case if you decide to file a lawsuit in the future. 

3. You’re starting a business by yourself or with partners

If you’re starting a business alone or with a partner, there are going to be a lot of steps that need to be taken in order to protect both of you and the business. Contracts will have to be drawn up, insurance will need to be purchased, and many other issues that you may not even be aware of will have to be handled properly with an attorney. Contacting an experienced lawyer who specializes in business law would be strongly advised.

4. Your claim for workers’ comp or disability has been denied

Many companies and agencies will deny a claim the first time because they expect people to just accept it and walk away. On appeal, many of these decisions are overturned and the claim is accepted. When you have a lawyer helping you, you can be sure that you won’t be taken advantage of.

5. You need to file bankruptcy

This is an important decision to make, as it can have long-term effects on your life. It’s always important to consult with a bankruptcy attorney before making any decisions. Even if you know for sure that bankruptcy is your choice, there are other nuances that can be difficult to understand. Which chapter should you file for? How does it work? What paperwork needs to be filled out and filed? Having an attorney help you with these decisions will make the process much easier. 

6. You’ve been charged with a crime

Anytime you’re charged with a crime, even if it seems minor to you, you should contact a lawyer right away. Trying to represent yourself when an issue can have such a significant impact on your life is never a good idea unless you’re very familiar with the law and the rules of procedure in the jurisdiction you were arrested in.

7. You were injured in an accident

Anytime you’re injured and you think it was someone else’s fault, you should consider hiring a lawyer to help you recover compensation. There’s no reason you should have to pay for your own medical expenses and lose out on money from not being able to work because of someone else’s poor choices.

Even once you’ve decided that you are ready to hire an attorney, you may not know where to begin. Understanding law practices is complicated, so the first thing you need to do is know what you’re looking for. It’s always a good idea to look for a lawyer who has experience and a proven record of winning cases on issues that are similar to yours. Don’t be afraid to interview and compare different lawyers. Set up free consultations with as many of them as possible so you can decide who is the best one for your particular situation. 

Once you’ve found a lawyer who looks promising, you don’t have to commit to working with them right away. You also don’t have to stay with a lawyer who isn’t working out for you. Make sure you know how you can terminate their services if it turns out that you feel that they aren’t doing a good job. Ultimately, the decision to hire a lawyer is a very personal one. You might like one lawyer that someone else really doesn’t like, and you may want to keep someone that everybody else can’t work with.

Understanding law practices and everything the legal system entails is not possible or necessary for the layperson, but hiring the best attorney is easy and possible if you know where to look. That’s where Morgan & Morgan comes in. If you’re dealing with any type of injury, we can help. If you are in a serious car accident and you need time off from work, you can reach out and consult with us. If you need the type of legal assistance that we don’t offer, we can still refer you to someone who can help. As America’s largest personal injury law firm, Morgan & Morgan has recovered over $20 billion dollars for clients and has hundreds of experienced lawyers on hand. Taking the first step and getting a consultation about your situation is always free, and you’ll never pay us unless we win or settle your case. Contact Morgan & Morgan today.