Absolutely. The old saying “an educated consumer is the best consumer” is absolutely true. You are the consumer and have every right to know the degree of your lawyer’s experience in handling cases such as yours. It is perfectly appropriate to ask to see information regarding the lawyer’s professional background, the number of cases that the lawyer has handled dealing with head injuries, the lawyer’s experience in trying such cases and other matters concerning the lawyer’s professional background and experience.
Is it appropriate to ask a lawyer his or her experience in handling cases of this nature?