Choosing a personal injury attorney in Houston is one of the most consequential decisions you will make after an accident. Houston’s legal market is crowded with PI firms — many advertising heavily on billboards and TV. Asking the right questions cuts through the noise and helps you find representation that is genuinely right for your case.
1. How Many Cases Like Mine Have You Handled — and What Were the Outcomes?
Experience in personal injury generally is one thing. Experience specifically with cases like yours is another. Ask for specifics and results. At Maida Law Firm, we have worked on over 10,000 cases since 1993 across all practice areas — from car accident settlements to complex truck accident cases requiring federal regulatory expertise.
2. Who Will Actually Handle My Case Day to Day?
Some large firms assign cases to junior associates or paralegals once the client signs. Ask directly: Who will be my primary point of contact? Who will handle my deposition and court appearances? You deserve to know who is in your corner at every stage.
3. What Is Your Contingency Fee — and What Happens to Case Expenses?
Most personal injury attorneys in Texas work on contingency — no upfront cost. But you should understand the full financial picture: What is the contingency percentage? Are case expenses deducted before or after the attorney’s fee is calculated? If the case is lost, do you owe anything?
4. What Is Your Honest Assessment of My Case?
Be cautious of any attorney who promises a large settlement at your first meeting without having reviewed your medical records and investigated the accident. A trustworthy attorney will walk through the strengths and weaknesses of your case honestly and give you a realistic range based on experience with similar cases.
5. Will You Take My Case to Trial If Necessary?
Insurance companies know which firms are willing to litigate and which are not — and they make lower offers to the latter. An attorney with genuine trial experience negotiates from a position of strength. Ask specifically: Are you willing and equipped to take my case to trial if we cannot reach a fair settlement?
Maida Law Firm Welcomes Every One of These Questions
Over 250 five-star Google reviews, ABOTA membership, Super Lawyers recognition, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum membership, and 30+ years of trial and settlement experience. Read our client reviews to see what these answers look like in practice. Then call us at 713-785-9484 for a free, no-pressure consultation.