The short answer is: no. Finding the best personal injury attorney to help you on your journey for your needs can sometimes feel daunting. That said, it is essential to note that personal injury lawyers vary in expertise, approach, and results, which can significantly affect your case.
There are four elements that we recommend you consider before you hire an attorney:
- Experience
- Communication
- Reputation
- Resources
Of course, the above words can be somewhat vague, so let’s talk about what we mean by them.
Experience is at the top of the list because it is the most important. Finding someone who focuses only on one or two areas of the law allows them to have more experience at the finer points, which may be critical.
How an attorney communicates with you, how you communicate with them, and whether that dynamic works will make an important difference. Find someone with whom you communicate well.
In the case of attorneys, reputation matters. When you go online and look for an attorney, you might encounter nominations and awards. These are important to look at because they reflect that attorney’s work and their peers’ views of them.
Lastly, an experienced client must have the resources necessary to take your case and do everything they need when they need it. For example, some law firms that deal with criminal matters have some form of private detective on staff.
So again, no. It matters who you hire as an attorney. Especially in serious matters, when you do not have a lot of room to take chances, hiring an experienced attorney can make a world of difference.