If you’re seeking to file a personal injury claim for an injury, which occurred in Florida, you want a Florida-based personal injury attorney. At Avera & Smith, we understand Florida law.

If you’re seeking to file a personal injury claim or a medical malpractice claim, you want a law firm who understands the technical nature of such claims -- including how to obtain medical records, lab results, and independent medical diagnosis. At Avera & Smith, we have those resources.

These are some things to look for when choosing a personal injury attorney:

1. Search for an attorney with a diverse and experienced background with personal injury cases. Look for someone who is a leader in his or her field and focused on personal injury. Personal injury claims are complicated and need to be handled by someone with experience.

2. Ask the attorney what their success rate is. What are their results at trial? Keep in mind pass success wont mean a sure win for you, but if the attorney has a history in winning with your type of case, they may be a great fit for you.

3. Does the attorney you are looking at seem available, caring and dedicated to your case? Do they answer your questions? Or do you get the feeling he or she will hand you off to a paralegal never to been seen by him or her again? A great personal injury attorney will make time to talk to you and focus on your needs.

4. Ask about references from past cliental. This is one of the best ways to find out what others really think. An attorney should be able provide you with at least a half dozen satisfied references. If the attorney “does not have any at the time” or “only has one or two,” you may consider hiring someone else.

If you’re seeking to file a claim of any type in Florida, you want a law firm who will be there for you every step of the way. At Avera & Smith, we’re a family-based law firm who will personally work with you -- yet we also have the resources and expertise of a much larger firm.

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