Never allow a stranger, not even a doctor, to steer you to a particular lawyer. It's illegal and unethical for an attorney or anyone on the attorney's behalf to telephone you or visit you to solicit employment unless you are a relative or former client or unless you have requested the personal contact. Avoid lawyers who are high profile advertisers. Size of advertising budget is not necessarily a good indicator of competence or trial experience. Try to find a lawyer who is Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Board of Legal Specialization of the State Bar Of Texas.
Board certification is hard to get.
The State Bar of Texas can tell you whether a particular lawyer is board certified and in what field. Evidence gets cold. Witnesses who are at first anxious to help become uncooperative as time passes. You will benefit from consultation with the attorney during the early stages of the case. The greater the injuries and damages, the more important it is to have competent legal representation and to have it early.