The answers to the above questions are what you will need to present a lawyer to help him or her decide if you have a case. You should choose a lawyer who you know by reputation and recommendation, or you should pick one based on his or her specialty. If at first you discover you have consulted the wrong type of lawyer, ask for a referral. You should feel confident in your selection. Work with someone whom you feel is solidly on your side, but realistic in your chances. Don't be afraid to ask for references.

Follow up
If your lawyer decides that your case is worth pursing, he or she will give you guidelines and recommendations on what you should and should not be doing while waiting for the case to begin. You should follow these exactly. If your lawyer tells you to get checked out at a hospital, do so right away—and don't ignore follow-up appointments.