Use care when choosing an attorney. Too often, the focus of inexperienced attorneys in automotive accident cases is solely on the cause of the collision, (the fault of the drivers in the accident), and insurance bad faith settlement practices. Experienced trial attorneys, however, also focus their efforts on other factors that may make a seemingly minor accident more severe. These claims address the design and manufacture of the automobile to determine if the safety features in the automobile performed properly. Did the brakes work properly; did the air bags deploy in a timely manner; did steering stabilization work properly? These are all areas a good lawyer should examine when evaluating an automobile accident case. In catastrophic injury cases, where the injured victim needs extensive medical care, you need a lawyer that will explore all avenues to get you the compensation you deserve for your injuries..