The Real Scare: Picking the Wrong Lawyer

Top 5 Mistakes People Make When Hiring a Personal Injury Attorney

Halloween may be over, but hiring the wrong personal injury attorney to handle your accident case can be downright frightening.

But when you have the right personal injury attorney fighting for you, it can make all the difference between walking away with a fair settlement—or going away with handfuls of nothing but regret. 

Unfortunately, many accident victims unknowingly weaken their case before it ever starts by hiring the wrong attorney. At The Edwards Firm LLP, we know this firsthand because we’re often asked by prospective clients to take over their case when another firm has mishandled it. 

Don’t let this be you!

Here are the top five mistakes to avoid when choosing a lawyer after you’ve been injured in an accident:

1️⃣ Choosing Based on Branding

A catchy commercial, big billboard or huge social media following doesn’t guarantee results. Many firms spend more time on marketing than they do on client service.

💡 Tip: Ask about actual results for cases like yours, how involved your attorney will be and about your handling attorney’s trial experience. Be sure to ask for 2-3 client references that you can speak with candidly about their experience with the firm.

2️⃣ Failing to Ask Who Will Handle the Case

At some firms, your case may be passed off to junior associates or even non-lawyer staff with little to no supervision.

💡 Tip: Always confirm who your primary point of contact will be and whether your attorney will personally oversee your case from start to finish.

3️⃣ Hiring an Attorney Without Personal Injury Experience

Personal injury law is specialized. This isn’t the time to hire the lawyer who did your Aunt Gladys’ will. Attorneys who don’t regularly handle injury cases may miss important deadlines or undervalue claims.

💡 Tip: Ask how many personal injury cases the attorney has handled in the past year and whether they’ve ever completed a trial.

4️⃣ Ignoring Communication Red Flags

If your calls go unanswered or you can’t get a straight answer to your questions before you sign up with that firm, just imagine what will happen after.

💡 Tip: Choose a firm that values clear communication, provides case updates, and makes you feel seen, heard, and respected every step of the way.

5️⃣ Focusing Only on Fees

The cheapest lawyer isn’t always the best—and neither is the most expensive.

💡 Tip: Look for transparency in fees, and ensure the firm operates on a contingency fee basis (you don’t pay unless they win). Then, evaluate their reputation and success rate—not just their fee.

Real Talk

There’s no shortage of attorneys. But when you’ve been injured, you deserve more than just a lawyer—you deserve a fighter who will stand by you until justice is served. At The Edwards Firm LLP, our mission is simple: to help victims put their lives back together. We work with excellence, we put our clients first, and we fight to win—because your future depends on it.

Real Results

When a wall collapsed on Alex* while he was working at a NYC construction site, Alex initially turned to a big personal injury law firm with lots of attorneys. 

That firm had Alex‘s case for OVER 6 YEARS with no settlement in sight.

Thank God a friend of Alex’s referred him to our founding partner Lennon Edwards, Esq.

And in just 8 MONTHS, Lennon Edwards took Alex’s case from $0 to a $3.4 MILLION settlement at trial.

The Bottom Line

Don’t waste valuable time while the wrong law firm fumbles one of the biggest financial and health matters of your life.

📞 Call (844) 8-FIGHT-E today for a free consultation

🌐 www.theedwardsfirm.com

Fighting & Winning,

Lennon C. Edwards, Esq.

Founding Partner

Monique Carkum Edwards, Esq.