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How Do I Figure Out the Right Lawyer For My Iowa Motorcycle Accident Case? (Video)

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Posted by Pressley Henningsen

After a motorcycle accident in Iowa, the other driver’s insurance company will probably reach out fairly quickly to settle your case. They don’t want to be on the hook for your accident-related medical bills any longer than necessary. You know the right decision at this point is to hire a motorcycle accident attorney to represent you.

But how do you know which Iowa motorcycle accident attorney is right for your case?

Does a Motorcycle Crash Lawyer Need to Ride?

In the end, it’s up to you to decide whether riding a motorcycle is an important skill for your attorney to have. An experienced motorcycle accident attorney doesn’t have to ride a bike to be a successful lawyer for you. However, the real-world knowledge that comes along with riding a motorcycle can be helpful in an Iowa motorcycle accident case. Ultimately, it’s more important that the attorney you choose is willing to fight for you – all the way through trial, if necessary – and be an expert in Iowa motorcycle crash cases. The best way to fight back against the other driver’s insurance company is to have a bike accident lawyer with skill and expertise at your side.

So how do you find an expert in Iowa motorcycle accident cases?

Step-By-Step Guide to Finding an Experienced Motorcycle Attorney

1.     Talk to people you know.

If you know any attorneys in Iowa, call them and ask if they know anyone who handles serious motorcycle accident cases. Chances are, they aren’t motorcycle crash attorneys themselves, but they may know a lawyer who is. Write down the list of names they give you so you can do further research.

If you have friends or family that have used a motorcycle crash attorney before, ask for the lawyer’s name and how they felt about their experience. Both positive and negative opinions can be crucial to your final choice.

2.     Look for online reviews of Iowa motorcycle attorneys.

Online research and client reviews are becoming an important part of decision-making for most people. This is no different when choosing a lawyer. Potential clients will often go online to research attorneys and read reviews before calling a law firm.

These reviews should not be the only research you do into finding a knowledgeable motorcycle accident lawyer. They can and should be considered in your final decision, but do not make a rash choice based only on online reviews.

3.     Call and ask for written information.

Once you have assembled a list of potential lawyers for your Iowa motorcycle accident case, call each attorney and ask if they have written information about motorcycle crash cases that you can review. If they do not have anything to send you, or they want you to come into the office to get these materials, look elsewhere. Experienced attorneys understand that you can benefit from doing research before you commit to a face-to-face meeting.

Review the materials you are sent by each law firm. This should help you narrow down your list of attorneys specializing in motorcycle accident cases to a select few.

4.     Schedule a face-to-face meeting.

Once you have done that, call each law office and schedule an in-person meeting. Usually, personal injury attorneys offer a free initial consultation to discuss your case. It’s important you take them up on this offer. This is the best way to learn if you’re comfortable discussing details of your case with this person.

This step-by-step process is an effective way to find a qualified bike crash attorney. If you would like to learn more, download our free Law Guide to Iowa Motorcycle Accident Claims or call us at 1-319-774-1542 for a free consultation.

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