Last Updated 24th of May, 2010

Where can I find a personal injury lawyer?

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Finding a Personal Injury Attorney in Your Area

Okay, here's how to find a personal injury lawyer:

  • Check with friends and neighbors who may have been represented by a personal injury attorney. Ask for recommendations and/or if they received just compensation for the personal injury.
  • Ask any lawyers you may know for a referral.
  • Most area bar associations provide referral services for local lawyers based on specialty. Check with these for recommendations or names.
  • Search online. Type in your town or city followed by the words "personal injury lawyer" and you'll receive a list of attorneys in your area with website access.
  • Check your phone book's yellow pages. You can find attorneys listed by specialty.
After gathering a list of names, don't make a hasty decision. Before deciding on any attorney, arrange for a meeting. If you're going to pay for an attorney's legal services you better be comfortable with this person's personality, demeanor, and experience.

Specifically, ask about his or her experience with your state’s auto insurance (and basic liability insurance) requirements. Not all states require residents to purchase personal injury protection (PIP) with their car insurance policies. It’s important for your attorney to understand these requirements and how they’ll affect the direction of your case.

Also, don't be afraid to ask hard questions. Find out how much experience the lawyer has with personal injury cases. Find out if he or she has more experience representing defendants or plaintiffs. If it's defendants, you may want to think twice about hiring this lawyer. And, learn if the lawyer you're talking with plans to handle your case or pass it off to another lawyer in the office.

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