One of the most important decisions you can make is to hire a personal injury attorney if you have been injured in some kind of accident. Very often, people are lulled into a sense of security, believing that other folks and more importantly, corporations have their best interest at heart. This is simply not the case. Whether you are dealing with the insurance company, a large corporation, or any other person who could be adversely affected by having to compensate you for your injuries, you will find that they only have their own interests in mind. It would be a fundamental mistake not to hire your own personal injury attorney if you have been injured, have had to incur expenses, or are simply trying to hold people accountable for the injuries caused to you by their negligence.
The Legal System is Complicated
Once you have realized that people will only look out for their own best interest, you will quickly realize that the court system is a difficult landscape to navigate unless you have been trained, practiced, and are extremely skilled in dealing with personal injury matters. These are just a few of the reasons why it is always a good idea to hire an attorney to settle a personal injury case.
A Personal Injury Attorney Can Get More During Settlement Negotiations
People who try to do it alone very quickly find themselves mired in the convolution of the court system. Even more tellingly, people who are not adequately represented by a personal injury attorney find themselves out of their depth when it comes to negotiating a settlement. It is important to note that the vast majority of personal injury lawsuits are settled before they have to go before the courts. Typically, the settlement happens because one side has an adequately strong case and the right expert witnesses and the other side does not feel like they can put on a proper defense. In addition to this, it is extremely expensive to be in court for a personal injury lawsuit, especially for an extended period of time. Being represented by a personal injury attorney is your best chance at receiving a fair settlement offer because we are well-versed in the law, can properly analyze your case, can negotiate on your behalf with the attorneys on the other side, and presents the threat of a longer, more expensive lawsuit should the parties not come to terms.
Essentially, your personal injury attorney is able to properly present your case in a way that makes the other side feel it is in their best interest to negotiate a fair settlement. We are able to bring in the right expert witnesses who can validate your version of the events. We can conduct proper depositions and interrogatories. We, as your personal injury attorney, can have all the witnesses well prepared, and come to the table with a fully ready case in the event that the other side decides not to negotiate. All of these are signals to large companies and parties that it is better to settle rather than risk a much higher potential judgment. These are just a few of the reasons why it is important to hire a personal injury attorney to negotiate your settlements.
We Can Maximize the Value of Your Claim
We will make sure that you receive money for your medical bills, lost wages, transportation expenses, property damage and more. By understanding the process and industry standards, we can ensure that you are not taken advantage of.
NOTE: This is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.