Top 10 Myths About Personal Injury Lawyers

There are many myths about personal injury lawyers.  Here are what I consider to be the “Top Ten”:

Myth #1: All personal injury lawyers have basically the same training and experience.

Myth #2: Any lawyer that graduates from law school can try a personal injury case in court.

Myth #3: All personal injury lawyers go to trial at some point.

Myth #4: A personal injury lawyer that never goes to trial can get just as good settlements as one that does go to trial.

Myth #5: A lawyer who is good at “DUI” cases or “real estate law” will al so be good at personal
injury cases.

Myth #6: The personal injury lawyer who advertises on T.V. must be a great lawyer and super successful or else he couldn’t afford the expensive commercial.

Myth #7: The personal injury lawyer who takes out big glossy ads in the Yellow Pages is usually the best lawyer to choose.

Myth #8: A “lawyer referral” service is always a good way to find the right lawyer for your case.

Myth #9: The bar association determines whether a lawyer can advertise that he is a “personal injury specialist.”

Myth #10: The personal injury lawyer who advertises will actually be the lawyer who handles your case.