You need a fighter who has been through the trenches and come out victorious on the other side. It is very important to get the best possible representation for your case. You want not only competence, but also excellence and some lawyers out there do not even meet the minimum standards. An advertisement in the phone book, however, isn't going to tell you whether a particular lawyer is good or bad. To know the difference, you'll need to do a little digging.

If you know a lawyer in any field, you may be able to get a professional referral to a personal injury attorney. This serves several purposes. First, you will have a recommendation from another professional, presumably someone you can trust. Second, it will give you an "in," meaning that you will not have to wait weeks to get a meeting with even a very busy lawyer. Finally, the lawyer is likely to give you much more attention during your initial consultation, seeing as how their connection is a professional one.

Do not get discouraged if you see a few of the bigger personal injury attorney firms pass on your case. The larger the firm, the less likely they will want to take cases that do not look like big pay days. It simply is not worth their time. On the other hand, some smaller firms actually do fit into the stereotypical "ambulance chaser" stereotype. In order to make up for the smaller settlements and fees, they take on an enormous caseload and get their money through volume. This means, of course, that your case is not going to get the attention you may want. By scheduling many meetings, you can make your own judgment calls.

Do not fudge the details of your case when speaking to a personal injury attorney. Perhaps there are details you find embarrassing or that you think might hurt your chances for success. A lawyer needs to know these details. Nothing will anger a lawyer faster than being bamboozled by the other side in the middle of a trial by a piece of information his or her client has been withholding. You only hurt your own chances by withholding such information. A good lawyer-client relationship only works when there is open disclosure. Remember, anything you say is held in confidentiality, so do not hesitate to be forthcoming. The truth will be your best ally when it comes to finding a lawyer and moving forward with the case.