The practice of law has become highly specialized, and many tax lawyers, for example, know less about personal injury law than you will after reading a few Alllaw articles. So, your first task is to find a lawyer who has experience representing claimants (called “plaintiffs”) in personal injury cases. You might not want to be represented by someone who has primarily been a lawyer for insurance companies, even if they’re experienced. Such a lawyer may be too accustomed to taking the insurance company’s side, and might not fight hard enough for your claim. On the other hand, a seasoned plaintiff’s lawyer who has some experience on the other side (representing personal injury defendants or insurance companies) can be a real asset.
