Get answers you can afford with free legal advice

After suffering from a personal injury, you’re bound to have plenty of questions that you need answers to and fast. For most victims, finding legal advice can be an expensive undertaking, on top of already existing medical bills and lost wages. But help is out there and getting the answers you need doesn’t have to cost you a thing.

Be prepared
The best way to get any advice regarding your injuries is to be prepared. Attorneys often offer their time and knowledge on a free basis only for a short block of time, which means that you’ll need to have all of your questions, information, and other concerns outlined and ready to go.

Before contacting an attorney you should:

• Gather all documentation regarding your case- In order to provide you with the best advice regarding your claim; any qualified lawyer will need to know all the facts. You should readily have on hand: medical bills, accident reports, witness statements, any correspondence, and any other relevant information that they may call on you to provide them with. If possible, you may also elect to create a summary of your accident that lists all of this information in short form.

• Know your budget- Although free legal advice is available, it will only provide you with the most
basic of answers regarding your case. If you are advised that you have a strong case and choose to proceed, then you’ll need to know how much money you have to spend on your case. You most likely will not discuss financial matters until the end of the conversation or after your initial meeting, but it’s still important to know what your bottom line is before you begin the process.

Do your homework
Finding free legal advice can be a challenge. Many places that claim to offer advice are not legally licensed to do so or may actually require some form of payment. One of the best places to find free legal advice is on the internet.Many reputable attorneys offer their services for free on websites in exchange for the free promotion and extra business that it brings.

Whatever way you choose to look for free legal advice, you should make sure that:

• The individuals who are offering advice are licensed lawyers in Australia
• That the attorney you are provided with specializes in personal injuries
• You will not be charged anything for the consultation