During a free consultation with a personal injury lawyer, you should ask the lawyer about his or her background and qualifications. Ask whether the lawyer has experience handling your type of case and how many years he or she has been practicing law in Texas. You should also ask if the lawyer has been subject to discipline by the State Bar of Texas. It’s also a good idea to ask the lawyer about the case results he or she has achieved for previous clients. You should also ask for references or reviews from past clients. You’ll want to know roughly what percentage of the lawyer’s cases that settle before trial. Although most personal injury cases filed in Texas settle out of court, you don’t want to hire a personal injury lawyer without trial experience. There is always a chance that your case will need to go to trial.