“If you have been injured in an accident, you get only one chance to get the compensation you deserve,” said Jones. “One of the most important decisions you make in your lifetime will be the lawyer you choose to take on this task.”

One myth about personal injury lawyers is that they have the same amount of experience and training. In actuality, the experience and training differ greatly from attorney to attorney. The lawyer you hire for your personal injury case should have a proven track record of taking cases like yours to court in front of live juries and winning. 

Another myth is that if a lawyer appears on TV they must be good. In reality, being in commercials doesn’t qualify a lawyer to handle personal injury cases. Some lawyers don’t even appear in the commercials themselves, but hire paid actors.

Other common myths are that all lawyers are skilled in the art of negotiating or that that all lawyers are personally involved in the cases they handle.  Check with your lawyer see if he’s going to handle your case or if a paralegal or young associate is actually going to be the person you talk to.  Finally, just because a lawyer says they go to trial doesn’t mean they go in front of a jury.

 Don’t be fooled!  Always ask questions and research a lawyer before you hire them. It may make the difference between a good result and bad result for your case.