Lawyers seldom handle cases alone, as there are many moving parts to a personal injury claim that require teamwork and a limited amount of time allowed to prepare a claim and file a lawsuit (if needed) before the statute of limitations expires on the claim. When you and your attorney decide to work together on your case and have signed a contingency fee agreement, the firm will generally assign a legal team that includes a case manager, a paralegal, and other legal professionals. According to research conducted by Martindale-Avvo, 54 percent of legal clients who have worked with an attorney on a legal issue said the leading red flag when considering hiring an attorney was that the firm they reached out to was slow to respond. If you have trouble getting in touch with an attorney for a free case evaluation, that can often indicate how communication will continue throughout your case. If you found the attorney responsive and have decided to hire them, maintain open communication by having the names of those who will work on your case, as well as their contact information. It would help if you also determined who your point of contact is to obtain prompt responses when you have questions.