What to Look for in a Personal Injury Attorney
1. Experience: Look for an attorney who has extensive experience in handling personal injury cases. The more experienced the attorney is, the better equipped they will be to handle your case.
· Millions of Dollars Recovered for our Clients!
· 35-years as a sworn law enforcement officer at the state, local, and federal level.
· Will go to trial! We are not a “settlement mill” or “billboard” firm.
2. Reputation: Look for an attorney with a good reputation in the legal community. This can be determined by reading online reviews or asking for referrals from family or friends.
· Municipal Court Judge
· Retired Federal Agent
· Associate Professor – Columbus State University, 20 plus years at the graduate level
· Disabled military veteran
3. Communication: Choose an attorney who communicates well and keeps you informed throughout the case. You want an attorney who is responsive to your calls and emails and who will provide regular updates on the progress of your case.
· Communications are critical in your case; Tom and his staff or professionals are responsive and will respond quickly if you have a question or concern.
· Proactive is better than reactive – Our firm will update you on the status of you case on a regular basis.
· We understand the process is confusing, technical, and most people are not familiar with the process, we will explain each step, we will provide advice and ensure you understand the process.
· Our office is available by phone, text, email, and 24-hour assistance.
· Our consultations are FREE! Zero Risk, Zero Sales Pitch or Pressure, we will listen to you and you will make a choice!
4. Expertise: Look for an attorney who specializes in personal injury law. This will ensure that they have a deep understanding of the legal issues involved in your case.
· Personal injury is our primary practice.
· 100% committed to you and your case.
· No other case or matter is more important to us than than yours.
· We will fight for you at every step of your case.
· We are not a settlement mill, you are not just a “file number,” you and your case are too important to just be “thrown in the machine” to produce a low settlement outcome.
5. Resources: Choose an attorney who has the resources to handle your case effectively. This includes access to expert witnesses, medical professionals, and other resources that may be necessary to prove your case.
· Personal injury/accident (PI) cases are accepted on a contingency basis, meaning you pay nothing, zero out-of-pocket legal fees, we only get paid if we win your case. This means that we have the financial resources to fund your case, even if that case takes several years.
· We have access to top-notch, peer-approved, medical professionals, and subject-matter expert witness’ ensuring we are prepared to fight the insurance company and their army of lawyers and experts, producing a favorable outcome for you.
· Every case we accept, we treat that case as if we are going to trail. We expect a fight, and we are ready.
6. Personality: Choose an attorney who you feel comfortable working with. Personal injury cases can be stressful, so it is important to have an attorney who is compassionate, empathetic, and easy to work with.
· Call us, meet us, let us show you. Trust is important, we want to be “your” attorney now and in the future, your case becomes our case, this is what others had to say;
· Tom is not only a one-of-a-kind attorney but a man you’ll be proud to know. Being in a difficult situation and having to find a lawyer on top of it can be so stressful but he is everything you could hope to find. professional, kind, genuine and an expert in his field! – Erin C
· “I initially contacted Mr. Kirkbride for a document review, but what I received was worth tenfold. He is a great man with a good core, who is willing to help anyone who needs it. His information and knowledge has greatly helped me and I am very grateful that the people of Fayette recommended him to me. 10/10.” - KB
· “This is one of the most professional and capable law firms I’ve ever done business with. Tom is both compassionate and honest. I know he will fight hard for you and your interests like he did me and my family.” - MC
· “I have had an awesome experience with the representation of Mr. Tom Kirkbride, Attorney at Law. The moment Mr. Kirkbride took my case to the moment Mr. Kirkbride closed my case, was phenomenal. Mr. Kirkbride took his time to review all my documentation, answered all my questions and continued to keep me updated on the status of my case. Due to the statute of limitation expiring on my case, Mr. Kirkbride was able to present the case in a timely manner. I am ever so thankful for Mr. Kirkbride for his professionalism, dedication, and his loyalty. I highly recommend Mr. Kirkbride, Attorney at Law.” - OJD
· “Tom represented our local police chief in Demorest, Ga when he was wrongfully fired. As a community, we did all we could do in protest of the secretive actions taken place behind closed doors by the city administration. Tom showed up at the City Council meeting and delivered a bold statement. His tenacity made a way for our voices to be heard, and Chief Krockum got his job back. Highly recommend Tom! He shows up to defend the little guys. The City of Demorest will forever be thankful for his bold kindness.” -HD
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