One of the first things you can do to find a good personal injury attorney is to use the attorney locator on the American Bar Association website. This national professional organization for lawyers provides you with a list of member attorneys in your local area or provides information on whether an attorney is licensed to practice law in your area.

You can also search for personal injury attorneys in your area who are members of professional organizations or have published articles in law journals or on the Internet. These attorneys who are active in the area of ​​law they practice and who share their wealth of information with consumers are often passionate about what they do and are often excellent attorneys as a result. Law firms that have extensive blogs about their area of ​​practice have the knowledge to represent your rights.

Once you have an idea of ​​who some personal injury attorneys are in your area, talk to the attorneys. Experienced attorneys will offer free consultations to those who have been potentially injured. This can be helpful as you can find out what you need to prove your case and whether or not you have a good case or what your potential damages are. You can also find out how the attorney charges for their services.

When you talk to a potential personal injury attorney, you’ll want to consider a few things. Consider how much experience you have in the type of law your case arises from. Ask about their record of settlements and jury verdicts. While every case is different and past results are not a guarantee, a long history of wins and high settlements may suggest your attorney is highly qualified.

Finally, see if you have a good relationship with the attorney; this person will be his advocate in court and guide him through the legal process and the important decisions he must make. You want someone who you feel cares about you and your case, who you feel comfortable talking to and sharing details with, and who you feel will truly be on your side.