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
up witnesses and experts that are going to say that you’re not hurt or
you’re not hurt from this particular accident. They might even say that
you’re being untruthful and a liar. An overly dramatic reaction or some
type of outburst is not appropriate, and you are shooting yourself in the
foot by reacting that way. If you have friends or family in the courtroom,
the same applies to them. No outbursts, nothing overly dramatic.
Don’t talk to jurors! All lawyers and parties are strictly prohibited from
speaking with jurors. The judge will say this multiple times during the
trial. If you see a juror in an elevator, wait for the next one. If you bump
into a juror in a bathroom, do not speak with them. They understand.
You should avoid any and all possibly appearances of impropriety.
You’re not being rude. It’s the rules. If you violate this rule, you can
sabotage your case with a mistrial and have to start the trial all over
again. So once again, do not talk to jurors!
Do not say insurance! It will cause a mistrial. Forget the word exists
during the time of your trial. The jury is not to know whether there is
insurance to cover the damages in your case. The only exception would
be if you had an uninsured motorist claim, but it’s wisest to avoid the
word at all costs.
Trust your lawyer. You’ve come this far. You’re a team. You must let
your lawyer do their job. Second guessing every move is self-defeating,
as it may distract your lawyer from objecting or addressing a matter with
the court. If you have questions, write them down and your attorney can
answer during a break.
Jeff Adelman, B.C.S., Esq. 51
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