Being involved in a car accident can be one of the most impactful moments of your life. If you’ve been injured, you may face a long and difficult road to recovery. In addition to physical (and oftentimes emotional) trauma, you may also find yourself dealing with the financial stressors of medical bills and lost wages. Fortunately, if your accident was the fault of someone else’s negligence, you likely have legal recourse. In these cases, hiring a personal injury attorney can help you navigate the process and receive the compensation that you deserve.
One of the major benefits of hiring a personal injury attorney is their knowledge dealing with insurance companies. If you’ve been injured in a car accident, getting the insurance companies to compensate you for your bills, wage loss, pain and suffering, etc. can be incredibly challenging. Whether trying to deny liability, or simply offering compensation substantially lower than the actual value of your case, insurance companies are not looking out for your best interests. You need an experienced attorney to fight back on your behalf.
Another benefit to hiring an attorney is their understanding of what it takes to establish liability, especially when the at-fault driver is non-cooperative, there are no witnesses, no traffic cameras, etc. Oftentimes insurance companies will try to pin at least a portion of the blame on you in order to reduce the amount that they are obligated to pay out. An attorney knows their tactics, and will gather evidence, statements, police reports, photos and videos in order to establish liability and hold the insurance companies accountable. In some instance it is necessary for an attorney to retain experts to testify on your behalf. Knowing who to call can significantly affect the outcome of your case.
In rare instances your case might need to be resolved in the courtroom. When this happens, retaining an attorney it critical to ensuring that your right to recovery is protected. Given the nuances of litigation and the need to take depositions and undergo mediations, having an experienced attorney will ensure a smooth process at every step leading to trial.
If you, or someone you know, has been wrongfully injured, contact Buss Law, LLC today for a FREE consultation!