Video: I'm Injured. What Next?

Question:

What should I do after getting injured?

Answer:

The most important thing you do is you hire an experienced personal injury attorney. Goldstein, Buckley, Cechman, Rice, Purtz, Smith & Smith, P.A. is a firm that has been around for over 60 years. We have board certified attorneys and we obviously know what we're doing. In addition to that, you need to make sure that you're getting appropriate medical care not only to help you get better, but also to properly document your injuries. Also, make sure that you're keeping any and all evidence. Take photographs of the scene of an accident. If you have a fall down case, take photographs of what you fell on. The photographs are so we can document what it was you fell on for purposes to be used later to help build you a solid case.

Question:

Why is it important to get an experienced personal injury attorney involved as soon as possible?

Answer:

Experienced personal injury attorneys know the process, they're gonna help get you the appropriate medical care. They're going to have the respect of the insurance companies. Insurance companies know which firms are local, which firms are experienced, which firms will actually litigate and try cases. At Goldstein, Buckley, Cechman, Rice, Purtz, Smith & Smith, P.A. we try a lot of cases.

Question:

How does hiring a personal injury attorney help to maximize case value?

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If an insurance company knows that you're working with a firm that doesn't really try cases, and they're going to settle the cases out of court, they're not likely to pay top value. Conversely, if you have a firm that has a proven track record of litigation, usually the insurance company will know we have got to pay on this claim and be fair, otherwise, the case will go to trial. Ideally, you want an attorney who will be able to litigate and try your case if necessary. You need an attorney who understands personal injury litigation, our local SW Florida court system and is willing and able to potentially try your case if needed. Many do not realize the importance of it, but make sure someone is representing you and your interests throughout this process because insurance companies do not do that. If you have any legal personal injury questions, our attorneys are always happy to answer any questions that you might have with a free consultation. We are just a call or a CLICK away to help.