When consulting with a potential car accident lawyer, be sure to ask if it is he/she that will be overseeing the case. Many law firms will have a qualified attorney overseeing a case, and several less experienced ones performing the majority of the busywork involved in the case such as research and paper work. This isn't necessarily a bad thing. However, it is worth knowing whether or not the person you are talking to will be in charge of the case. If he/she isn't, then talk to the person who is.

There is no reason for you to hire someone sight unseen. You should take the interview process seriously. Remember, this is the person who will be representing you in an important case in a court of law. It is important to find someone who you find approachable and easy to communicate with. You'll be sharing all the details of the case with this person. This can sometimes feel invasive and uncomfortable, especially when you are already under a lot of stress. Feel free to interview multiple candidates until you find a person you can connect with and will feel comfortable with sharing every aspect of your case with.

Finally, discuss with your attorney how often you will get updated on the case. It is easy to feel frustrated when you don't know what is going on and you rarely hear back from the law firm. Make your communication expectations clear so you are both on the same page. Find out who you will be speaking to regarding the progress of the case, and how long you should expect to wait for a callback. If it seems like the law firm doesn't consider keeping you updated a priority, then find a car accident lawyer who gives you the service you want. On the other hand, if you are not the kind of person that wants or needs regular updates, you should also make that clear.