If you have been injured psychologically of physically by omission or commission of an act by another person, government agency, company or other body of interest then you need a Personal injury attorney.
They should be knowledgeable about tort law as this covers economic, physical or civil damages to another persons civil rights, property or reputation.
Attorneys generally specialize in different areas, you need one that specializes in the area of tort law.
Tort law includes accidents, medical mistakes, fall accidents, medical errors and many more areas that are covered by the general term of personal injury.
While your attorney may have trial experience, in fact you shouldn't be working with an attorney who has no court room experience, many cases are settled before they go to trial through arbitration between the parties.
Your attorneys responsibilities include that they must uphold the legal and ethical codes of their profession as set by their licensing board.
Once attorneys are licensed they can legally file complaints, write legal documents and provide legal assistance to personal injury victims.
Some people will look for a plaintiff attorney, that is someone who interviews clients and evaluates clients cases to help them obtain justice and compensation for their suffering.
Personal injury attorneys do this through advocacy and representation of their clients' rights.
While all attorneys must practice within their code of ethics and withhold their clients confidentiality.
To be certified as a personal injury attorney the individual must take an additional special program accredited by the American Bar Association.
This certificate recognizes the attorney as someone who has extensive knowledge of personal injury law.
As well as looking at the legal side of choosing an attorney to represent you, you should also consider the personal situation.
You do not want someone who is in a hurry just to settle the case so they get their payment, you need to feel at ease with the attorney representing and also feel confident in their abilities.