
Most attorneys will provide options for a free consultation either by phone or in person to help both the client and the attorney decide is this is a legal case worth pursuing. The attorney will usually provide information on both the positive and negative aspects of the case at this meeting.

As with any type of attorney or professional service try to meet with several people before you decide which attorney is best for you. Avoid using the lowest cost attorney as these are often the least experienced and may end up costing you more in the settlement.

Some spinal cord injuries may not be severe and paralyzing, but may result in long term disability never the less. Talk to your attorney about how long you have to file a legal case, there are typically restrictions in timelines for filing.