A: Personal injury lawyers might prioritize ethical considerations that differ from those of a criminal defense lawyer primarily in their duty to maximize their client’s recovery for damages. While a criminal defense lawyer’s ethical duty is to provide the best possible defense for an accused individual (even if they know the client is guilty), a personal injury lawyer’s ethical commitment is to diligently pursue fair and just compensation for a wronged victim. This involves ensuring the client’s long-term well-being and financial stability post-injury, which is a different ethical landscape than defending an accused.