Do I need a lawyer to pursue my personal injury claim?
While you don’t have to hire a lawyer to handle your personal injury claim, you are likely to wind up with a much lower settlement than you would if you were represented by an attorney.
An injured person is at a serious disadvantage when they attempt to negotiate directly with the insurance company. Insurance adjusters are trained professionals who make their living negotiating claims. It is their job to settle your claim as quickly as possible and pay out the least amount of money.
Having a trained and experienced legal professional advocating on your behalf levels the playing field. It also provides you with greater leverage. By hiring a personal injury lawyer you are sending the message that you are willing to pursue litigation if necessary. As a result, the insurance company will take your claim more seriously and offer you a better settlement to avoid going to trial.
When you hire a personal injury attorney to handle your claim you are able to focus on your recovery. Your attorney relieves you of all the headaches and hassles that come with settling a personal injury claim. All of the record keeping and communications with the insurance company will be handled by your attorney.
Settling a personal injury claim can be a very time-consuming process, but if you hire an attorney, you will spend very little time working on your case. Your main responsibility will be going to your doctor appointments and keeping your lawyer updated on your medical condition.
If you have been injured in an accident, it is in your best interest to seek the representation of a qualified personal injury attorney. Contact Fears | Nachawati today to receive free legal advice about your personal injury claim.
