It constantly surprises me how often folks hire their acquaintances to handle serious personal injury cases. It makes sense that you want a familiar face during a difficult time. However, I find over and over again that we inherit cases because the divorce lawyer who said they would help out does not have the time or inclination to actively and aggressively pursue a case that is both outside of their comfort zone and also does not pay like their hourly cases do. Take the time to talk to a couple of attorneys about your case. Generally personal injury attorneys will talk to you for free because they want your business. Walk away from anyone who won’t answer your questions, tell you about their experience or who tries to pressure you into signing a contract before you leave. You will be trusting the attorney you hire with your future and you deserve to feel comfortable about that decision.
