How to Pick the Perfect Personal Injury Attorney

Facing the idea of filing a personal injury claim is an emotional experience for most people. It is wise to consult an attorney before talking to anyone else about the claim. Picking the perfect personal injury attorney to handle your case is the first step in filing a personal injury claim.

1. Contact the American Bar Association. The American Bar Association can provide you with a list of referrals for personal injury lawyers in your city or town. The American Bar Association closely monitors the attorneys they refer to new clients. You can be sure you are picking a reputable attorney when they are being referred by the American Bar Association.


2. Look in your phone book’s yellow page section. See what attorneys have advertisements listed under personal injury attorneys. Call a few of the attorneys that have the advertisements listed. Ask the receptionist how much the consultation fee is if there is any. Make a note how the receptionists answers the phone and how much courtesy they show you.


3. Ask friends and relatives that you know who have been involved in a personal injury case themselves. Ask them what attorney they decided on and why they decide on that particular attorney.


4. Ask your doctor for a referral. If you have to go through physical therapy, the physical therapists are usually familiar with the different personal injury attorneys in your area.


5. Call the office of the attorney that you have chosen. Set up an appointment to meet the personal injury attorney that you are considering hiring to handle your case.


6. Meet the attorney. Ask any questions that you have. Make sure that you ask what their fee schedule is. Ask them how much experience they have in handling cases like yours. Only decide on the attorney if you are completely sure that they are a good match for you and your case.