If your case is significant enough, he may refer you to a trial lawyer. The insurance industry likes statistics. They also know who the trial lawyers are and treat them with a wariness that is good for your case. A trial lawyer on your side means that the adjuster risks a lawsuit against his insured if he fails to evaluate the claim fully and fairly. A trial lawyer on your side means an investigation or evaluation focused on what evidence will be admissible in court.
Word of mouth is the best way to find a lawyer.
If you have a friend, family member or co-worker who was similarly injured and was represented by an attorney, ask if they were satisfied with the skill and quality of that representation. The problem is that often, even your closest friends will not be completely candid with you, or perhaps were not even aware that they were not well represented. The only objective measure available for consumers is board certification and this can be a very good tool for locating an attorney or deciding between two attorneys. The Texas Board of Legal Specialization administers a program of certification for 15 recognized legal specialties, one of which is Personal Injury Trial Law. The board certified Personal Injury Trial Lawyer is experienced, has taken at least ten personal injury cases to a jury verdict, has been through both a judicial and peer review evaluation, has been evaluated by opposing counsel in contested cases, and passed a day-long written examination encompassing evidentiary, procedural and substantive personal injury law questions given in both objective and essay examination styles.