It is never a good idea to use sources such as the yellow pages to guide you in your selection of a personal injury lawyer. This is so as, very often, advertisements in the yellow pages contain only basic information. However, if you do decide to consult your yellow pages it is advised that you do so only at the initial outset, to get your search up and running. Once you have secured the names of lawyers who you feel may assist you, you will then need to do further research before making a decision.