Top Ten Reasons To Hire a Personal Injury Attorney!
Something we hear all too often is why should someone hire a personal injury attorney after an accident?
Can’t I just go at it on my own, and save some money? Well, you may want to rethink that approach.
Here are the top ten reasons why you should hire a personal injury attorney after you’ve been involved in an accident.
1) Personal Injury Attorneys Know the Law & the System:
A more obvious benefit of hiring a personal injury attorney is that he or she is well versed in the law. Typically, accident cases involve quite complex and intricate concepts and an experienced personal injury attorney has the knowledge necessary to assist you and your loved ones throughout the process itself.
With that said, there are specific time limits, restrictions, and rules that are set in place when attempting to pursue and file a personal injury claim – so it may be best to reach out to an attorney sooner rather than later.
2) Personal Injury Attorneys Know the Worth of a Claim:
An incredibly valuable benefit of hiring a personal injury attorney is the fact that they’re able to unmask the true value of your case.
Instead of assuming what you should get, or settling for a ‘ballpark’ figure, a personal injury attorney will work to calculate and seize the best amount possible, one that is directly tied to your financial losses and any other damages accrued. Here’s a list of damages that are typically included in a personal injury case:
- Medical Bills.
- Lost Wages.
- Future Earning Capacity.
- Damages Suffered – Pain & Suffering.
- Damages Suffered – Emotional Distress.
- Cost of Future Corrective Surgery/Surgeries.
- Damages Suffered – Loss of Enjoyment of Life.
- Damages Suffered – Loss of Companionship.
3) Personal Injury Attorneys Achieve Better Settlements:
It’s no secret, but without a good personal injury attorney on your side, your claim will most likely not live up to its potential.
Those who try to settle their accident claim(s) on their own usually end up with an unfair deal from the insurance company. It’s also quite difficult for a victim to gather the relevant information and evidence needed while also trying to recover from the injuries they’ve sustained in the accident itself.
A lack of knowledge mixed with potential errors and frustration can certainly lead to a case being over before it even begins, a sad reality for many who choose to not hire an attorney.
4) No Legal Fees Expected Upfront:
Most personal injury attorneys are of the opinion that any legal representation should be made available for all regardless of financial standing.
Most personal injury attorneys, and personal injury firms for that matter, work on a contingency basis. This means that the attorneys will only get paid after having secured a favorable outcome and no legal fees will be paid out until you’ve been properly compensated for the damages suffered.
5) You Can Focus on Recovering:
Commonly, a personal injury attorney will help assist an individual that’s sustained injuries in accidents in their attempt to recover financial compensation.
After an accident takes place, you should be focused on recovering from whatever injuries occurred – especially at a time when you’re fielding phone calls, text messages, and requests from insurance companies, police, doctors, etc., it can be hard to continue taking on more and more.
A personal injury attorney will work to actively perform the following tasks on your behalf while you focus on rest and recovery:
- Explain the impact of your accident on your legal rights.
- Help you understand legal procedures and interpret medical/insurance jargon.
- Work through the necessary paperwork when filing a claim.
- Help you decide your course of action when moving forward.
Experienced personal injury attorneys, like those at Marcari, Russotto, Spencer & Balaban, will have a far greater understanding of the serious injuries and how these situations play out and can provide you with a level of help that will empower your peace of mind while you attempt to get back to 100%.
6) Proper Investigation of Your Accident:
Oftentimes, a personal injury case’s success will hinge on proving negligence on behalf of another party/parties.
Proving negligence will allow you to ultimately collect compensation for any injuries sustained. The presence
In Personal injury cases, much of your success rests on proving negligence of another party. Proving negligence allows you to collect compensation for your injuries. The presence of evidence will help you build a strong case.
An injured person, who is already dealing with injuries and trying to recover cannot be expected to gather and preserve evidence. In most cases, victims don’t even know what to look for. A personal injury lawyer possesses the expertise and experience to compile and analyze relevant evidence such as:
- Accident scene evidence.
- Eyewitness statements.
- Damage to your property or motor vehicle, if any.
- Police accident reports.
- Surveillance camera footage.
- Opinion of experts.
7) Seek & Receive a Timely Settlement:
Personal injury attorneys, like those here at Marcari, Russotto, Spencer & Balaban, work to present a strong case to insurance companies in an attempt to recover the full amount of compensation for their client’s needs.
Personal injury attorneys continuously strive to secure compensation as early on in the process as possible. By working with the system, attorneys can help prevent any type of adjournment or anything that may stall the proceedings entirely.
8) Lengthy Field Experience:
It’s no secret that insurance companies use pressurizing tactics to force victims into settling for far less than they deserve.
These types of tactics don’t work on personal injury attorneys, as they will negotiate a fair settlement on behalf of a client without ever being pressured by representatives of the defendant.
Personal injury attorneys know how to effectively deal with other attorneys and insurers of the defendants who may try to deny any claims or reduce any claimed value significantly.
9) Take Your Case to Court:
Many people assume that a jury trial may be best for them, but are unaware of the lengthy process it can become.
Typically, only 5% of personal injury cases in the United States go to trial. An experienced personal injury attorney can work to assess your case and let you know the odds on being successful in a jury trial versus getting the desired outcome from a quick settlement.
Trials can be incredibly expensive and risky – by settling, plaintiffs can take on guaranteed money or risk the possibility of getting less money with a trial.
10) Professional and Compassionate Advocacy:
When people walk through our doors, they do so, because they know that at Marcari, Russotto, Spencer, and Balaban we think of our clients like family. Our team of attorneys works tirelessly to achieve the best possible outcome for anyone that we work with. With full compensation in mind, we fight for those who need our help the most, in an effort to get you and your family back on your feet, both emotionally and financially.
The personal injury attorneys here at Marcari, Russotto, Spencer, and Balaban are not just focused on winning your case, we’re also focused on constantly being transparent with our clients; creating and maintaining a relationship that’s based on trust and respect.
When you choose to work with Marcari, Russotto, Spencer, and Balaban, you’ll receive:
- A free consultation.
- Around-the-clock availability through toll-free calling, email and/or web chat.
- And of course, our attorneys will travel to you! Day, night, weekend or weekday.
We know that communication is key to having a great relationship with anyone who walks through our doors, and we aim to always keep you up-to-date with your case.
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