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Not sure whether you should hire a bicycle injury lawyer for your case? Prospective clients often delay in hiring for various reasons. Understand why it makes dollars & sense to hire a lawyer fast! "There are a lot of reasons [for the delay], ranging from uncertainty about the merits of their case to wanting to avoid the appearance of being litigious." - Richard Duquette Two Things to Consider Every client has his own set of reasons for hesitating hiring a bicycle injury lawyer. But there are two things to bear in mind. One is the minimal risks and the other is the fact that delays can prejudice the case. Minimal Risks in Hiring a Lawyer Fast According to the California Rules of Professional Conduct, an attorney has the duty to zealously protect your interests. When you hire him for your case, you give him the authority to act on your behalf. With a competent attorney by your side, you gain a lot of benefits. It also strengthens your case. He knows when to "strike when the iron is hot, and how to preserve evidence." Hire Based on a Contingency Fee The fees for hiring an attorney in personal injury cases are generally on a contingent basis. As the client, you only pay your lawyer if his performance yields positive results. An experienced lawyer will be able to assess your case early and decide whether it is worth taking. If the lawyer takes your case, both of you are invested in the results. Download and listen to Why It Makes Dollars & Sense to Hire a Lawyer Fast to hear about the minimal risks and advantages involved in hiring a lawyer quickly. Stay tuned for the second part of this episode series where we’ll discuss the Social Media Pitfalls and Designing a Damages Strategy. Links for Why It Makes Dollars & Sense to Hire a Lawyer Fast: California Rules of Professional Conduct 3-110 Evidence Wins Bicycle Injury Cases Don’t forget to leave us a 5-star rating and review on iTunes if you enjoyed this episode. We would love to hear from you! Connect with Richard L. Duquette at the following links: Richard's Website Email Richard Call Richard: 760-730-0500 Connect with Richard on Facebook Follow Richard on Twitter © 2016 Law Firm of Richard L. Duquette