The right car accident lawyer for you will be someone who communicates candidly with you, shows compassion for your situation, and has a demonstrated track record of successfully resolving claims like yours. Trial experience can be helpful in showing the insurer that you are serious about your case and prepared to litigate. You should interview several different attorneys to see who is the right personality fit for you. If you want to make sure that your attorney is personally doing the work on your case, you can ask about this issue.