How to Choose the Best Lawyer for Your Personal Injury Case by| Peter De Filippis & Associates

How to Choose the Best Lawyer for Your Personal Injury Case

by Peter DeFilippis

Finding the right personal injury lawyer after your accident due to another’s negligence can be a complicated undertaking, but it doesn’t need to be. You want to know how much he or she will charge to represent you, how experienced and successful he or she is, how accessible your attorney is and how the attorney will inform you of the progress of your case. These are all important questions to think about when looking for the best personal injury lawyer to fight for your rights and maximize your rightful recovery. In order to truly grasp the experience of your New York personal injury attorney, we always recommend that you meet with him or her in person, if possible. If not possible, be sure to have an extended conversation with the attorney who will actually be handling your case.

Beware of big firms that introduce you to a seasoned partner and then later delegate your case to a junior associate with much less experience. In some cases, the attorney you have chosen to interview may meet you after an accident, even if you are in the hospital. This face-to-face meeting will allow both of you the opportunity to get answers to important questions and see if the attorney is a good fit for your needs. Do not however hire a lawyer who solicits you personally or through a representative at the site of the accident or in the hospital! It is not permitted under the code of legal ethics and is illegal.

Considerations for Choosing the Right Injury Lawyer

Important aspects of a law firm’s practice that should be weighed when hiring an attorney include:

Experience: Experience is essential. An attorney who has previously handled your type of accident case may be able to provide useful insight into how best to proceed. An attorney’s experience in a particular area of case law, such as car accident cases or medical malpractice cases, may also assist a victim in distinguishing one attorney from another. Our firm has been in business for over three decades and has the experience to handle all types of accident and medical malpractice claims.
Past results: When speaking with a lawyer you may hire after an accident, it’s always a good idea to ask about past results. Past results can be an important clue about the skills and effectiveness of an attorney and how well he or she advocates for clients in and out of court. Our firm fights tirelessly for our clients, and we are proud of our results and reputation. Just a few of these results can be seen on our Verdicts & Settlements page.
Free initial consultation: When an accident victim or a victim’s family begins to evaluate possible attorneys, it is important to know whether the law firm offers free initial consultations. A free consultation allows both the attorney and the victim or victim’s family to begin the process of assessing the viability of a claim. If you have been in an accident, our firm offers a free consultation of your claim. Contact us regarding a free consultation of your claim today.
Fee: While it is true that personal injury attorneys do not work for free, this is not a reason to proceed without an attorney. An experienced attorney will help to maximize your recovery and minimize mistakes that may doom a legitimate claim. Further, reputable attorneys will explain their fee structure ahead of time so you can make an informed decision. If you have been injured in an accident, Peter DeFilippis & Associates will NOT collect a fee unless you recover money on your claim. That’s our promise.

After you’ve been injured in an accident caused by the fault of another, the injury you have experienced is trauma enough. Searching for the right attorney shouldn’t have to add insult to injury. By asking important questions before selecting your personal injury attorney, you can be sure that you choose a top NYC and Westchester lawyer to fight for your rights and help you recover from your legitimate claims.

Rather than accepting responsibility for their wrongful conduct and fairly compensating injured people or their families, insurance companies, corporations, and other wrongdoers frequently often deny timely justice to those injured or killed due to negligence, We work to use thorough investigation and strategies to curtail these maneuvers and more fully and fairly compensate victims for the harms and losses suffered. Defendants and insurers try to benefit from delaying the resolution of meritorious injury cases that will eventually go to trial. We work to investigate and process cases expeditiously so that the wrongdoers will be held liable and not derive any benefit from their delay tactics.

Since Attorney Peter DeFilippis’ start as a civil plaintiff attorney over three decades ago, he has taken depositions and testimony in a countless number of matters and has been involved in over 100 cases that required a judge or jury to render a verdict. Additionally, Mr. DeFilippis has won many awards over the years due to his steadfast dedication to, and representation of, his clients, including being voted as one of the Top 100 Lawyers by his peers from 2016 to the present.

If you would like to discuss your case with an accomplished and experienced New York personal injury attorney or medical malpractice lawyer, call Peter DeFilippis & Associates today at 212-227-4001 or 914 -478- 7777 to schedule your free consultation and discuss your incident with skilled and caring lawyers.

Office Information
- Ardsley Office
  
  547 Saw Mill River Road
  Suite 2D
  
  Ardsley, NY 10502
  Phone: 914.478.7777
  Fax: 914.478.7770
- Manhattan Office
  
  450 Seventh Avenue
  Suite 2205
  
  New York, NY 10123
  Phone: 914.478.7777
"Peter DeFilippis is a great attorney, with an exceptional grasp of - and attention to - relevant details to help build his case. Peter is an aggressive, knowledgeable, and compassionate advocate for his clients, and I recommend him to anyone in need of legal representation."
~Erdal Turnacioglu, Esq., A former opposing attorney on a matter.
Testimonials
- "Peter came highly recommend to me by a very good friend of mine. I hired him for my daughter’s personal injury case. Every step of the way, he was very… read more
- "Mr. DeFilippis was retained to represent me in an automobile accident case. He came highly recommended and I must say he superseded my expectations. He was very knowledgeable and kept… read more
- "As Appellate Counsel, I have worked closely with Peter DeFilippis who has achieved enviable results for his clients. Peter's success for clients stems from meticulous and skillful case preparation for… read more
- "We retained the services of Peter DeFilippis after my brother was hit by a car in New York City, sustaining serious bodily injuries. Mr. DeFilippis was extremely knowledgeable, very competent,… read more
- "I highly recommend Peter. He is a consummate professional and a very knowledgeable attorney. Working with him, I valued his high standards of integrity and his professional generosity. He is… read more
Testimonials

"Peter came highly recommend to me by a very good friend of mine. I hired him for my daughter’s personal injury case. Every step of the way, he was very professional, clear, and concise about what his goals were and what our expectations should be regarding the case. His experience and extensive knowledge about the law was very reassuring to me as well. I would definitely recommend Peter to friends and family as I was pleased with the outcome of the case." Posted on Avvo by Iovonna, a personal injury client (4/6/16)
"Mr. DeFilippis was retained to represent me in an automobile accident case. He came highly recommended and I must say he superseded my expectations. He was very knowledgeable and kept me informed every step of the way. He was always available to take my calls and answered all of my questions. I was very satisfied with the services his law firm provided and will definitely recommend him to others." Posted on Avvo by Liz, a personal injury client (3/31/16)
"As Appellate Counsel, I have worked closely with Peter DeFilippis who has achieved enviable results for his clients. Peter's success for clients stems from meticulous and skillful case preparation for trial. Peter's dedication to clients is shown by an unyielding determination to uncover favorable evidence through investigation and masterful questioning of witnesses. These very qualities make Peter a fierce advocate for his clients." Joshua Annenberg, Esq. (12/1/15)
"We retained the services of Peter DeFilippis after my brother was hit by a car in New York City, sustaining serious bodily injuries. Mr. DeFilippis was extremely knowledgeable, very competent, committed, compassionate, and an essential element to achieving a positive resolution to the case. Mr..DeFilippis dedicated significant time to the matter, and was very persuasive and straightforward in front of the jury. They appreciated him for that and strongly believed the facts that he presented. " Gregory Richards, CEO Keystone Strategy Group, New York, New York and Texas. (1/5/2011)
"I highly recommend Peter. He is a consummate professional and a very knowledgeable attorney. Working with him, I valued his high standards of integrity and his professional generosity. He is a great mentor. Peter is dedicated to getting the best results for his clients and an asset to the legal profession." Joseph O'Donnell, Attorney (7/22/2009)
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