Helping Your Personal Injury Lawyer
Everyone knows the lawyer’s role in a personal injury or wrongful death case. However, it is important to remember that the client can play an important role in maximizing the success of the case. When I meet with my client, I will explain to them how they can make me a better attorney on their case.
Here are a few ways my clients help me succeed:
1. Tell me EVERYTHING about your case. Tell me the good and the bad. If I don’t know about the weakness of your case (and almost every case has some weakness) than I can’t deal with it. Remember, I am your lawyer and what you tell me is privileged.
2. Keep me up to date on your case. Let me know how your injury is progressing, medical treatment is proceeding, etc. I need to know what is going on. A simple email is often enough to keep me up-to-date.
3. Be organized for our meetings. Keep notes to discuss issues, new information, witnesses, etc.
4. LISTEN TO ME. You hired me for a reason. Listen to my advice. You will probably have only one lawsuit in your life and I have had thousands. Take advantage of my experience. We are on the same side, and I will do everything I can for you.
If you have any questions about a serious injury case, you may have feel free to give me a call. We work on cases throughout Tennessee, Kentucky, and Georgia.
Author Bio
Jim Higgins, founder of the Higgins Firm, is a seasoned personal injury attorney with deep roots in Nashville, Tennessee. A 4th generation Nashvillian, Jim carries on the legal legacy of his father, a judge for over 30 years. After graduating from the University of Memphis School of Law, Jim’s career began on the other side of the courtroom, defending insurance companies and learning their tactics for minimizing settlements. However, he soon realized his true calling was fighting for the rights of the injured, and for the past several years, he has exclusively represented plaintiffs in personal injury cases.
Since then, his dedication and skill have earned him membership in the prestigious Million Dollar Advocates Forum, an organization limited to attorneys who have secured million and multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements for their clients. Licensed to practice in Tennessee, Kentucky, and Georgia, Jim focuses on personal injury, product liability, medical malpractice, and workers’ compensation cases. His exceptional work has been recognized by his peers, earning him a spot on the Super Lawyers list from 2021 to 2024, a distinction awarded to only a select group of accomplished attorneys in each state.
