Finding the best auto accident lawyer in Michigan

Here's a list of lawyer qualifications — and red flags — you can refer to when researching

The credentials below will differentiate the great auto accident lawyers lawyers from the ones who could actually hurt your case. To help you make the most educated decision, we've compiled the following checklist, so you can determine the best auto accident lawyer for you.

You're welcome to call Michigan Auto Law at (800) 777-0028 for a free case evaluation.

• Refer to biographical information about the specific auto accident lawyer and auto accident law firm.
  
  
• The lawyer should have a lot of experience handling auto accident lawsuits.
  
  
• The law firm should have a website that provides helpful information to inform and educate you.
  
  
• There should be news articles, frequently asked questions (FAQs) and other informational features like books, that the auto accident lawyer has prepared to help accident victims and other attorneys.
  
  
• Seek third-party verification of the law firm and the auto accident lawyer’s reputation by checking legal publications, such as Michigan Lawyer's Weekly, for publicity about the attorney or the cases he's handled.
  
  
• The lawyer should be familiar with state and federal laws for car, truck and motorcycle accidents, which are all complicated and unique.
  
  
• The auto accident lawyer should have experience with the extensive discovery needed to prove negligence.
  
  
• Find verifiable information about the law firm’s record of success for auto accident settlements and jury verdicts.
  
  
• The auto accident lawyer should be actively involved with legal associations — not just as members, but as recognized leaders.
  
  
• The lawyer should be a speaker at seminars, an author of publications and a panel expert on handling auto negligence cases, auto insurance No-Fault litigation and personal injuries.
  
  
• Contact the State Bar of Michigan and Martindale-Hubbell to find out if the lawyer is in good standing. Martindale-Hubbell’s AV Rating is the highest mark for legal ability and ethics.

Red flags: The auto accident lawyer you're researching might not the most qualified

Here are a few factors that indicate a lawyer might not be the one to handle your auto accident lawsuit.

• Beware of advertising materials and websites that contain self-proclaimed endorsements, such as “best, top, leading,” that cannot be supported by fact or verified by recognized third parties.
  
  
• Avoid the Yellow Pages. The best auto accident lawyers don’t have to advertise heavily. They earn new client referrals from positive word-of-mouth or from other respected lawyers.
  
  
• When searching online for an auto accident lawyer, be wary of national lawyer referral directories featuring a wide variety of legal topics. This information is specifically designed to speak to a mass audience versus communicating directly with Michigan consumers about their unique laws, challenges and auto accident circumstances.

The auto accident lawyers at Michigan Auto Law can help you

Meeting the requirements of the checklist above will probably narrow your choice to only a couple of potential auto accident law firms in Michigan. To see how Michigan Auto Law measures up, you can refer to the verifiable quick facts about our firm, our attorney differentiator, 100 percent client satisfaction guarantee and our pressroom.

To request a free case evaluation with one of our auto accident lawyers, you can call (800) 777-0028. Or you can fill out our consultation form.