Choosing a Personal Injury Lawyer When you have suffered an accident injury, it is critical that you understand your rights under Texas law. In order to ensure that your rights are protected, it is important that you hire a board certified personal injury lawyer. While many attorneys in Texas offer personal injury litigation, a personal injury law specialist can help make sure that you get the compensation that you are entitled to. Understanding crash compensation Accident injury means that insurance companies will be required to negotiate a settlement. What is not always evident to victims of a crash is that the insurance company has one goal: To pay them as little as possible for their injuries. This is one of the primary reasons for hiring a board certified personal injury lawyer. What you should ask for A personal injury law specialist should have previous experience dealing with your specific type of claim. When you contact an attorney's office, ask them about their most recent cases and the outcomes. In addition, ask about who will be handling your case and about their board certification. Make sure that the attorney that you are hiring is well versed in Texas personal injury law. What is a board certified attorney? In Texas, only about two percent of the more than 80,000 licensed attorneys are board certified. Board certification is provided to attorney's who • Have been practicing personal injury law for a specific period of time • Have taken a specific number of personal injury cases to trial • Have undergone peer and judicial review periods • Have passed an examination on personal injury law These stringent requirements ensures that personal injury clients get the best possible representation from a board certified attorney who understands Texas personal injury law. Always verify this certification before hiring an accident attorney.