Legal Assistance
When you need to take legal action, having the right experts on your side can make the difference between winning and losing. The right lawyer or law firm can provide advice and guidance as you take steps to correct a wrong or to seek damages. They will file a lawsuit on your behalf, advocate for you, investigate your case, and fight for your rights.

How Do You Know You Need Legal Assistance?
Any time you feel out of your depth in a legal situation, talk to a lawyer. Not all legal matters require a lawyer, but if you feel as if you cannot handle the situation, that your rights are being violated, or that you don’t understand your options, it’s time to consult an expert. Here are some typical situations best handled by a legal professional:[1]
- You have been in an accident that caused an injury or experienced property damage.
- You, or a child, has been harmed by a medical device, medical professional, or medication.
- You’re involved in a property dispute.
- You have a tax problem.
- A lawyer representing someone else or an insurance adjuster has contacted you.
- You have experienced discrimination or had your rights violated.
- You have been assaulted.
- There is a major family conflict, such as divorce or custody disagreements.
- There is a possibility you could go to jail or owe a lot of money.
- You are being denied benefits.
How to Choose the Right Lawyer
When it’s time to seek legal assistance, you do not have to choose the first lawyer you contact. Take time to find the best law firm or attorney for your situation. Some of the most important factors in selecting a lawyer are:[2]
- Relevant experience in the right area of the law
- Someone you can work with comfortably
- Reasonable fees and contingency plans if appropriate
- A proven track record with other clients and good references
- Good communication and a willingness to answer all your questions
These are some of the major types of lawyers and lawsuits you may encounter while looking for legal assistance:
- Personal Injury Lawyers
- Personal Injury Lawsuit
- Car Accident Lawyers
- Car Accident Lawsuit
- Birth Injury Lawyers
- Birth Injury Lawsuit
- Construction Accident Lawyers
- Construction Accident Lawsuit
- Medical Malpractice Lawyers
- Medical Malpractice Lawsuit
- Truck Accident Lawyers
- Truck Accident Lawsuit
- Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers
- Nursing Home Abuse Lawsuit
- Drug and Medical Device Lawyers
- Drug and Medical Device Lawsuit
- Dog Bite Lawyers
- Dog Bite Lawsuit
- Erb’s Palsy Lawyers
- Erb’s Palsy Lawsuit
- Brain Injury Lawyers
- Brain Injury Lawsuit
- Sexual Abuse Lawyers
- Sexual Abuse Lawsuit
- Wrongful Death Lawyers
- Wrongful Death Lawsuit
- Motorcycle Accident Lawyers
- Motorcycle Accident Lawsuit
- Motor Vehicle Defect Lawyers
- Motor Vehicle Defect Lawsuit
- Railroad Injury Lawyers
- Railroad Injury Lawsuit
- Toxic Mold Lawyers
- Toxic Mold Lawsuit
- Toxic Tort Lawyers
- Toxic Tort Lawsuit
- Workers’ Compensation Lawyers
- Workers’ Compensation Lawsuit
- Defamation Lawyers
- Defamation Lawsuit
- Airplane and Helicopter Accident Lawyers
- Airplane and Helicopter Accident Lawsuit
- Bus Accident Lawyers
- Bus Accident Lawsuit
- Assault and Battery Lawyers
- Assault and Battery Lawsuit
- Dangerous Products Lawyers
- Dangerous Products Lawsuit
- Maritime Injury Lawyers
- Maritime Injury Lawsuit
- Civil Rights Lawyers
- Civil Rights Lawsuit
- Discrimination Lawyers
- Discrimination Lawsuit
- Disability Lawyers
- Disability Lawsuit
- Social Security Disability Lawyers
- Social Security Disability Lawsuit
- Child Support Lawyers
- Child Support Lawsuit
- Employee Rights Lawyers
- Employee Rights Lawsuit
- Labor Law Lawyers
- Labor Law Lawsuit
- Sexual Harassment Lawyers
- Sexual Harassment Lawsuit
- Whistleblower Lawyers
- Whistleblower Lawsuit
- Wrongful Termination Lawyers
- Wrongful Termination Lawsuit
- Intellectual Property Lawyers
- Intellectual Property Lawsuit
- Class Action Lawyers
- Class Action Lawsuit
- Real Estate Lawyers
- Real Estate Lawsuit
- Premises Liability Lawyers
- Premises Liability Lawsuit
- Military and Veteran Benefits Lawyers
- Military and Veteran Benefits Lawsuit
- International Law Lawyers
- International Law Lawsuit
- Environmental Law Lawyers
- Environmental Law Lawsuit
- Ethics and Professional Responsibility Lawyers
- Ethics and Professional Responsibility Lawsuit
- Internet Law Lawyers
- Internet Law Lawsuit
- Natural Resources Lawyers
- Natural Resources Lawsuit
- Administrative Lawyers
- Agriculture Lawyers
- Bankruptcy Lawyers
- Business and Commercial Lawyers
- State, Local, and Municipal Law Lawyers
- ERISA Lawyers
- Mergers and Acquisitions Lawyers
- Securities Lawyers
- Housing and Construction Defects Lawyers
- Land Use and Zoning Lawyers
- Oil, Gas, and Energy Lawyers
- Transportation Lawyers
- Construction Lawyers
- Foreclosure Lawyers
- Family Law Lawyers
- Tax Lawyers
- Personal Injury Defense Lawyers
- Cannabis Lawyers
- Auto Dealer Fraud Lawyers
- Consumer Rights Lawyers
- Education Lawyers
- Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Domestic Violence Lawyers
- Drug Crime Lawyers
- DUI and DWI Lawyers
- Banking and Finance Lawyers
- Contracts Lawyers
- Franchises Lawyers
- Professional Malpractice Lawyers
- Legal Malpractice Lawyers
- Federal and White Crimes Lawyers
- Traffic Tickets Lawyers
- Employment Law Lawyers
- Disability Insurance Lawyers
- Divorce Lawyers
- Adoption Lawyers
- Child Custody Lawyers
- Father’s Rights Lawyers
- Estate Planning Lawyers
- Probate Lawyers
- Trusts Lawyers
- Eminent Domain Lawyers
- Will Lawyers
- Elder Law Lawyers
- Health Care Lawyers
- Insurance Lawyers
- Entertainment and Sports Lawyers
- Gaming Lawyers