Duties of Truck Accident Lawyer Flashcards
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What is the lawyer's duty regarding the duty of confidentiality?
Answer: Protect all information relating to the client's case
A lawyer must keep client information confidential unless the client consents or the law requires disclosure.
Why might a truck accident lawyer retain an accident reconstruction expert?
Answer: To scientifically establish how the crash occurred and who was at fault
Reconstruction experts use physics and evidence to demonstrate fault, strengthening the client's case.
What is the lawyer's duty when calculating a client's damages?
Answer: Account for medical costs, lost wages, future care, and pain and suffering
A thorough damages calculation includes economic and non-economic losses, both present and future.
What duty does a contingency fee arrangement create for the lawyer?
Answer: To clearly disclose the fee percentage and only recover from a successful outcome
In a contingency arrangement the lawyer's fee must be disclosed in writing and is paid only if the client recovers.
What is the lawyer's duty when a conflict of interest arises between two potential clients in the same crash?
Answer: Decline or withdraw unless conflict rules permit informed consent
Ethical rules require a lawyer to avoid conflicts that could compromise loyalty unless valid informed consent is obtained.
What is the lawyer's duty regarding the client's medical treatment records?
Answer: Gather and organize complete records to document injuries
Collecting accurate and complete medical records is essential to proving the extent of the client's injuries.
What duty does a lawyer have if they lack experience in trucking litigation?
Answer: Decline, associate competent co-counsel, or become competent before proceeding
The duty of competence requires the lawyer to gain the needed knowledge, associate qualified counsel, or decline the matter.