How do I find the right California personal injury / car accident attorney?

WHERE TO LOOK FOR THE RIGHT CALIFORNIA AUTO ACCIDENT ATTORNEY
1. THE INTERNET: This is your best source of information. Americans, indeed the world, is increasingly turning to the Internet for information.

2. PERSONAL REFERRAL: Check with friends and acquaintances. Have they had any experience with a Personal Injury Attorney? Can they recommend that attorney? Beware of someone recommending a personal injury attorney because that attorney is merely his friend, a relative, or someone to whom they owe a favour. Such a referral is worthless.

3. YELLOW PAGES: While these advertisements don't tell you how good a California car accident lawyer  is, it at least tells you that a substantial part or all of their practice is limited to Personal Injury.

4. GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION OF ATTORNEY: Don't select a Southern / Northern California auto accident attorney merely because he is close to your home. A case can go on for two years and you might only personally see your attorney several times. This is due to the fact that most of your communication with your attorney will be over the phone and by mail. Some attorneys (like the author of this guide) fly their own aircraft and have statewide practices. We have offices in Camarillo, Sacramento and Placerville. A Camarillo, Sacramento or Placerville auto accident lawyer will come to you, if you cannot come to us.

5. YOUR LOCAL BAR ASSOCIATION: Many local bar associations have what is called a "Lawyer's Referral Service." In referring the attorney, most bar associations are not vouching for the competence of the attorney. Usually the "referrals list" is made of attorneys who merely express the desire to handle one or more kinds of cases and have some limited experience in the area of law. Some bar associations have minimum experience requirements, but this can vary among the associations.