Who would handle my matter?
Ask who will be your primary contact, who makes strategic decisions, and how the team divides investigation, negotiation, and litigation work.
A useful answer should describe a communication structure, not promise a result.
What facts need more investigation?
Early consultations often involve incomplete information. Ask which liability facts, records, insurance questions, or medical issues require confirmation.
Be cautious of certainty before evidence is collected. A thoughtful lawyer should be able to explain both strengths and open questions.
How do fees and costs work?
Ask for a plain-language explanation of the contingency percentage, litigation costs, how costs are handled if there is no recovery, and what appears in the written agreement.
Do not rely on a verbal summary when the engagement document controls. Take time to read it.
What happens next?
Ask about immediate evidence preservation, insurance communications, medical documentation, and likely decision points.
Also ask how updates are delivered and what the team needs from you. Clear expectations can make the working relationship stronger.
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