Choosing the Right Lawyer is No ACCIDENT- A Personal Injury Guide - By Jeff Adelman (2025 Edition)
If you are reading this, you likely have been injured as a result of a car accident or slipping or tripping on someone’s premises as a result of negligence. In the pages that follow, I will provide insight as to what you should expect from a lawyer (attorney) fighting on your behalf for personal injuries. This book is intended as a general guide if you are unfortunate to have had this happen to you. It has been with the least amount of “legalese” as possible, so you do not have to be a lawyer to understand it.
If you are reading this, you likely have been injured as a result of a car accident or slipping or tripping on someone’s premises as a result of negligence. In the pages that follow, I will provide insight as to what you should expect from a lawyer (attorney) fighting on your behalf for personal injuries. This book is intended as a general guide if you are unfortunate to have had this happen to you. It has been with the least amount of “legalese” as possible, so you do not have to be a lawyer to understand it.
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Choosing the Right Lawyer is No Accident
VIRTUAL PROCEEDINGS (ZOOM, TEAMS, ETC.)
Since the COVID pandemic of 2020, most legal proceedings are
conducted on Zoom or similar platforms. This includes hearings,
depositions, mediations, non-binding arbitrations and more. You can
always ask your attorney if you can come to their office and they can
accommodate you. However, the other attorney and participants will
likely still be on a screen. If you choose not to come to your attorneys
office, here are some tips to make sure these proceedings move forward
without technical problems and you can help yourself and your attorney
by doing the following:
1. If possible, do not use your smartphone. You may have to view
documents on your screen or photographs, and it is going to be difficult
for you to see them on a small screen. A tablet or a computer is simply
better.
2. If you are hooked up to a wired ethernet connection, that is
preferable. However, at the very least you are connected to a strong
Wi-Fi signal.
3. You must be somewhere private, and give your undivided attention
to the proceeding. A room in your home or at work is fine. Some
people have no choice but to do it parked in their vehicle (never while
you are driving). Nobody is supposed to be with you while these
events are happening. You should not be doing another activity such as
doing the dishes (yes, I had a client do this during a mediation). Show
respect for the process. Remember, the defendants and their attorneys
are evaluating you as a witness and whether you will be likeable in
front of a jury. Show that you are taking your claim seriously.
4. Make sure you have decent lighting. Do not have an open window
behind you as it will distort your image. Lighting coming from behind
your camera is better than light behind you when you are on video.
5. Test your equipment! Make sure you have a camera and microphone
that work properly. If you haven’t already, download Zoom or
whatever platform you will be using in advance to avoid problems the
day of your event.
Legal proceedings can be stressful on their own. Don’t add to the stress
by dealing with avoidable technical issues. This will allow you to focus
Jeff Adelman, B.C.S., Esq. 31
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