During the initial consultation, the lawyer will want a detailed account about your accident and any injuries you suffered. At a minimum, you should be prepared to discuss the following: Where and when the accident occurred. The lawyer will want to know the precise date and location of the accident so he or she can determine whether Texas law applies to your case and if the statute of limitations has passed. The identities of the parties involved in the accident. Before a lawyer can agree represent you, his or her firm will need to make sure there are no conflicts of interest between you and any of their current or previous clients. The lawyer will want to know the first and last name (or corporate name) of the parties involved in the accident.
The extent of your injuries and medical treatment. During a free consultation with a personal injury lawyer, you probably won’t have time to discuss every single detail of your medical treatment. But you should be ready to tell the lawyer about how seriously you were injured, what treatment you’ve had so far, and what your overall prognosis is. Whether you’ve had contact with any insurance companies. The lawyer will want to know whether you’ve filed an insurance claim or been contacted by the at-fault party’s insurance company. You should be honest with the lawyer and tell them everything you’ve discussed with insurance company representatives up to this point. If the lawyer agrees to represent you, he or she will probably communicate with the insurance companies on your behalf to make sure your interests are protected.