Personal Injury

Representation for victims of accidents, negligence, and wrongful death.

Counsel

12+

Avg. experience

14 yrs

Free consultations

68%

Sub-practices

§ Editorial

What to look for in a personal injury attorney.

— The Counsel editors

Representation for victims of accidents, negligence, and wrongful death.

Finding the right personal injury attorney requires careful consideration of experience, communication style, and fee structure. The attorneys listed here represent a broad cross-section of practitioners serving clients in this area of law.

“Insurance companies are in the business of paying as little as possible. They have in-house attorneys, claims adjusters, and years of data about what juries in your area award for cases like yours. Your attorney's job is to level that playing field — and the best personal injury lawyers do it by being willing to take cases to verdict. Ask any prospective attorney about their trial record before signing anything.”
— The Counsel editors

§ What to look for

01Contingency fee arrangement — good attorneys don't charge upfront in personal injury
02Experience with your specific injury type (auto accidents, medical malpractice, etc.)
03Resources to hire expert witnesses and fund the litigation costs
04A record of significant verdicts or settlements, not just volume of cases
05Willingness to take cases to trial — insurers offer better settlements when they know you will
06Clear explanation of the fee split and case costs before signing

§ Questions to ask at your consultation

›Have you handled cases involving my specific type of injury?
›What is your contingency fee percentage, and what costs are deducted from recovery?
›How do you value my case — what factors drive the damages calculation?
›Are you willing to go to trial if the insurer won't offer a fair settlement?
›What is the statute of limitations in my case, and are we close to it?
›Will you personally handle my case or hand it to a junior associate?