A personal injury lawyer is a qualified professional who has earned a degree in law and passed a written bar examination. They provides legal services to people who claim to have been injured due to the negligence of other people, a company, government authorities or any other entity. The injury could be both physical as well as psychological. The main area of expertise of a personal injury lawyer is called ‘tort law’.
EDUCATION - Personal injury lawyers have the same education and training as any other lawyer. They have to first earn a law degree and then pass a written bar examination. The area of specialization of a personal injury lawyer is ‘tort law’. Most personal injury lawyers also study to become certified in civil trial advocacy. For this, they have to complete a specialty certification program that is accredited by the National Board of Legal Specialty Certification. It is a non-profit organization accredited by the American Bar Association.
PERSONAL INJURY LAWYER SKILLS - In addition to a lawyer’s degree, a personal injury attorney needs to have additional legal and negotiation skills to excel in his or her profession. These skills include oratory, interpersonal skills and in-depth knowledge of personal injury laws.
Other skills that are mandatory for a personal injury lawyer include:
1. IN-DEPTH KNOWLEDGE OF PERSONAL INJURY LAW - The personal injury law in the US, especially in the state of Louisiana, is quite vast. Becoming a successful personal injury lawyer in Louisiana requires a good track record handling a variety of cases. A personal injury lawyer needs a track record of winning cases and yielding lucrative, exemplary results. This can only be achieved from a deep understanding of the state and federal personal injury laws.
2. BOARD CERTIFICATION - A good personal injury lawyer is one who has been certified by the Board of Legal Specialization. This certification is an acknowledgement of the successful efforts in ensuring proper compensation for the clients. This certification also means that the lawyer is able to deal with a wide variety of personal injury cases, ranging from workplace-related injuries, car accident injuries to injuries caused by medical malpractices.
The legal team at the Law Offices of L. Clayton Burgess have been practicing law for over 20 years. Our firm is dedicated to helping our clients get financial compensation for their losses. Medical expenses after an accident can pile up quickly. Lost time at work results in lost income. Repercussions from serious injuries can last a lifetime.
Clay Burgess will work to make sure your interests are protected. Our qualifications are impeccable. Call a personal injury attorney that can get the job done. Don’t Delay! Call Clay!