In some cases it is very difficult for the attorney to give a specific amount but they can tell you how much other cases similar to yours have settled for in the past. A large part of personal injury law is negotiating with the insurance companies. A good personal injury firm will know how to file insurance claims and meet insurance filing deadlines. The attorney will also know how to negotiate and advise you on what a fair settlement consists of. Additionally, the attorney will protect you during the subrogation process, when recoveries are redistributed and settled.
Most attorneys are well-qualified in the areas to which they devote their practice.
Attorneys have been well-trained by law schools, their law firms, and the individual lawyers with whom they have had associations. Most State Bar Associations require not only the successful completion of law school, but they also require the passing of special bar exams to be certain that attorneys understand both the basic precepts of the law which apply to various fields of law and ethical considerations. The State Bar Associations and the local Bar Associations assist in policing its members to make certain that attorneys comply with all rules and regulations. Has the firm or its attorneys published any articles or spoken at seminars or continuing education forums. Look for awards and honors, as well as continuing education and community involvement.