Video: Why You Should Hire a Personal Injury Attorney

Question:

Why does the insurance company keep dragging my case along?

Answer:

The insurance company is not going to tell you that there's only two years in which you can file a lawsuit. So, many times they're going to let that two year time limit run, and then it's called a statute of limitations. If that time runs, you don't have a case anymore and more than likley you won't get any responses from the insurance company anymore after that statue runs out. So you have to either negotiate that claim before the two years and settle it, or before the two year deadline you have to file the lawsuit. The insurance companies do not always have your interests in mind. If you hire a personal injury attorney, the attorney has your interests and your interests alone in mind and wants to ensure that you are compensated for your damages. You want to make sure you hire an attorney who specializes in personal injury.

Question:

What else do insurance companies do without an attorney involved after an accident?

Answer:

We see is a lot of times: insurance companies will have an adjuster get on the phone with you. They will be friendly and say: here's some money for medical bills. But, you have to sign this release to get that money. The person thinks they're only getting a partial payment for medical bills, when in fact that release is releasing all of the person's claims. Having a strong personal injury attorney on your side can help avoid this situation. 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, the legal system and is able to potentially try your case if needed.

Also, another thing we see is insurance companies not disclosing the value of a case. Be prepared, insurance companies will low ball you. They know you don't know what the value of your case is. We as a matter of course, see much better, significantly better offers to the point where you're gonna see more money than you would have if you settled a case on your own. Much much more money, even after your attorney's fees are paid. Plus we can usually reduce your medical bills for you working with the medical providers you saw, because we work with them often. Many do not realize the importance of it, but these are all very important mistakes to try to avoid. One way to do that is to contact an injury attorney as soon as possible after the accident to get them involved and make sure someone is representing you and your interests throughout this process because insurance companies do not do that. If you have any questions, we are always happy to talk and answer any questions that you might have. We are just a call or a CLICK away to help.

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