How Can A Personal Injury
Lawyer Help You?
After an accident, you may want to hire a lawyer to help you recoverthe damages you deserve. Some accidents involve more serious personal injuries, significant damage to the vehicles or to surrounding property, or even fatalities. In these cases, the process of recovering damages is typically much more complicated. An experienced lawyer can help in a number of ways, including the following:
- Negotiate – Your lawyer will negotiate with the insurance company to be sure you get the compensation you deserve. Otherwise, you may end up with the lowest payment amount the insurance company can get away with paying.
- Guide – A lawyer will understand the state laws, and will be able to guide you through them to be sure you don't run into roadblocks. Each state has a statute of limitations, for example—a time limit for filing a lawsuit. A lawyer can inform you of these limits and make sure you are prepared.
- Protect – Some insurance companies will drag their feet in an attempt to avoid payouts. They're main goal is to keep costs down so they will remain profitable. They may deny your claim based on technicalities, refuse to pay medical bills, or engage in other forms of client mistreatment. Your personal injury lawyer can help protect you from these types of tactics.
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