Duties of Injury Solicitors

When a person has been injured due to the negligence of another person or company, they decide to sue that person or company by hiring a solicitor who has years of professional experience winning personal injury cases.  Usually they will have a face to face consultation to decide if they are compatible, or the injured my hire another solicitor.  The very first duty of the solicitor is to develop trust with the individual.

Duties of Injury Solicitors

Developing Trust

Being able to trust your solicitor is extremely important and is his number one duty to you, the injured.  All information is confidential with the client understanding that the solicitor also has a duty to uphold the law and a duty to the court he represents. He will remember that you are the victim and will not treat you otherwise. 

Collection of Fees

The solicitor you choose for your case must explain to you the fees you can expect to pay for his professional services and how he expects to be paid from your settlement.  This is called "disclosure."

Conflict of Interest

This happens when the solicitor has already performed services for a person or entity you are suing, and he must tell you immediately that he cannot take your case.

Communicating with Client

Your solicitor will have honest communication with you and will not act as though your case is not important to him or that he has no time for you.  He must take the time to get all the facts that you can give him.  He will also research the accident, health or other records that pertain to your case. 

Respect

The solicitor you choose will treat you with the respect you deserve and will handle your case appropriately.  He will have complete integrity and fight for you with a zealousness you deserve.  He will certainly remember that you are the injured party who needs to be compensated for the losses you have received.