A victim will have to do much of the work in hiring a personal injury attorney on their own, meaning they should perform adequate research to assure that a lawyer they are speaking to will have experience in the area they need representation for. In most cases, hiring an attorney will begin by scheduling an initial consultation, which is almost always free. At the consultation, the lawyer should ask about details of the case meaning they will not only ask about what an accident involved but also how it has impacted your life and what consequences you are now dealing with. The consultation should allow a victim the opportunity to ask their own questions as well.