Common Pitfalls in Choosing a Attorney

In my last post I gave you some tips about finding a car wreck attorney. However for this post I want to warn you about some common pitfalls when choosing a car accident lawyer. So pay close attention and don't fall for these common mistakes.

Do not judge an attorney by their age or school they attended. A young lawyer does not translate into a bad lawyer and an old lawyer does not translate into a good attorney. The same goes for the law school they graduated from. Just because it is a prestigious school does not mean they are qualified for the job. School and on the job experience are two different things. Good grades does not mean that person is hardworking or that attorney knows how to win a case.

A even bigger mistake people make is in choosing a law firm instead of a lawyer. You need to choose a specific car wreck attorney that you feel comfortable with. Don't just choose a law firm because you heard their name in advertisements. They might be a good law firm but the lawyer that gets assigned to your case might not be the right one for the job.

Another mistake people make is hiring a lawyer because they see them on T.V. The only thing that says about a lawyer is that he has money to spend and does not necessarily means he is good at what he does. You need to do your research about that person. Look into their track record. How many cases did they win? How many did they loose? It is very important that you understand this. Being advertised on T.V. does not make one a good car wreck attorney.

Another mistake is choosing a lawyer based on family or friends referral. Although asking friends and family is not a bad idea the problem appears when you do not ask specifics. Does this lawyer specialize in car accidents? Your friends lawyer might be the best divorce lawyer on the planet but how will that help you with your car accident lawsuit?

The last and biggest mistake people make is failure to interview the car wreck attorney before they decide to hire them. You need to make sure that this lawyer is right for you. Make an interview and talk to them. Make sure you ask question. How many cases like yours did they win? How much experience do they have? How much do they charge? Ask as many questions as you have. Treat this like a job interview. You are the employer and the lawyer is the potential employee? While talking to them ask yourself if this person seems reasonable and are his thoughts logical. Is he confident? Does he look like he knows what he is doing? You would not want to hire a inexperienced, incompetent employee do you?