How to Choose a Personal Injury Attorney

Your first priority after suffering a personal injury should be ensuring proper medical care for your injuries. Afterward, you may begin wondering about your legal options. A personal injury attorney can assess your case and help guide you through the process, but how do you choose the right lawyer for you?

When seeking a personal injury lawyer, you need someone with experience in handling cases similar to yours, and who demonstrates effective communication and aligns with your settlement goals. 

A good lawyer can manage your personal injury lawsuit, help you settle your claim, and prepare your case for court or arbitration. However, it's important to choose an experienced personal injury lawyer whom you trust. 

Here are some factors to consider when choosing a personal injury lawyer.

Personal Injury Experience

The legal field is highly specialized, so it's essential to find a lawyer with experience in personal injury cases. Most personal injury lawyers offer a free initial consultation. Here are some key questions to ask during your first meeting:

• What is the lawyer's background and experience?

• How long has the lawyer been practicing?

• What percentage of the lawyer's practice involves personal injury cases?

• Does the lawyer primarily represent plaintiffs or defendants?

• Does the lawyer have experience with the insurance company or adjuster in your case?

Results, Testimonies, & Reputation

When you’re searching for a lawyer, it is always a good idea to read through a law firm’s client reviews, but it's important to do your due diligence. Seek out genuine opinions from real clients who have worked with them before.

Another good way to determine the right lawyer for your case is by viewing their firm’s case results. This will give you a better idea of the types of personal injury cases they handle and a rough estimate for settlement amounts that apply to your particular case.

Additionally, you should learn more about the lawyer's reputation within the legal community, the local community, and especially with the state bar. A trustworthy personal injury attorney will operate with honesty & transparency and will give you a clear indication of how they will manage your case. 

Personal Injury Lawyers Who Walk With You Through The Process

The Sloan Firm specializes in personal injury litigation, proudly representing accident victims across Texas & New Mexico for over 30 years. Our top priority is our personal commitment to you, your future, and your case. We see the person behind the injury, and we’ll put your needs first.

If we represent you or your loved one, you can expect that we will put all our energy, resources, and experience to work for you too. Each case we handle is customized and each strategy is tailor-made to meet your specific needs, all with no fees unless we win your case. See our testimonials for examples of people just like you, who we’ve taken care of and won cases for.

With dedicated offices in Longview, Houston, & Santa Fe, our team of personal injury attorneys is ready to help guide you through this difficult time. What matters to you, matters to us. Contact us today for a free consultation.