5) When calling or emailing for a free consultation, it is best to start out by stating what type of case is involved. For example, nursing home, auto accident, workers' compensation, medical malpractice, wrongful death or slip and fall. If you don't know what type of case it is, simply tell the lawyer where you were injured. Next, you should tell the lawyer the date that the injury occurred and briefly summarize what happened. Finally, summarize the inuries sustained and indicate if any surgery or lengthy hospitalization was required.