A personal injury lawyer files legal complaints, offers legal advice, prepares legal documents and represents his client in court. A personal injury lawyer’s primary purpose is to see justice and compensation served to the injured party. Frequently, a personal injury lawyer will settle out of court on behalf of his client. However, if an agreement cannot be reached between the plaintiff and the defendant, the case must be settled in court. Within the personal injury field, lawyers will choose to specialize even further because certain cases demand a more detailed level of expertise. For example, a personal injury lawyer may regularly litigate malpractice cases and would specialize in anesthesia negligence. Personal lawyers must have a strong code of ethics, a dedication to justice and a compassion for their clients. They must also be effective advocates for their clients. They must possess strong research and analytical skills as well to adequately gather and examine data in support of their client’s case.