Calling Around For An Attorney? Why Law Firms May Be Rejecting Your Case

With all the billboards and TV ads, it seems finding a personal injury attorney should be fairly straightforward. If you have a strong case with clear liability and significant damages, then finding a personal injury attorney won’t be a problem.

Many cases, however, are not so clear, and you may find yourself calling several attorneys without much luck. In our practice, we often hear that other firms have a conflict of interest or are too busy. This process can be frustrating, especially if you don’t know exactly why your case is being turned down.

There are several possible reasons why an attorney may decline your case. The statute of limitations or the deadline to file suit may be close. Your case could fall outside an attorney’s area of practice or specialization. A personal injury attorney may have a lot of experience handling motor vehicle accidents, for example, but not nursing home cases or police misconduct.

Often, however, the real reason a lawyer won’t take your case is the liability or fault isn’t clear, the damages aren’t significant, or the defendant doesn’t have insurance or just minimum coverage. Since personal injury attorneys work on a contingency fee basis, they want to make sure they recover enough for the client and legal fee.

At Phil Hall, P.A., we take pride in offering potential clients a dedicated time for case evaluation. Phil Hall evaluates each case himself and offers clients his honest legal opinion about the merits of their case.

If you have questions about a car accident claim, Long-Term Disability case, or insurance dispute, visit AskALawyerFirst.com or call 850-760-2156 to schedule your free case evaluation. Phil Hall has been serving clients in Pensacola, Milton, Pace, Gulf Breeze, and Navarre for over 21 years.