If you’ve been injured due to someone else’s reckless or negligent behavior, you may be entitled to monetary compensation. Unfortunately, actually obtaining that compensation can be challenging, whether you’re navigating the complexities of the insurance claims process or of a personal injury lawsuit. Meanwhile, you may find the stressors of medical bills, wage losses, and physical and mental pain stack up, making it all the more difficult to fight for the compensation you deserve.
This, in a nutshell, is why you hire a personal injury attorney: Because you need someone qualified and experienced to fight these battles for you, championing your rights while you take the time you need for rest and recovery.
Top Reasons to Hire a Personal Injury Lawyer
These are a number of specific benefits to hiring a personal injury attorney. Here’s an overview.
Legal Knowledge and Objectivity
Being injured in an accident, whether that’s a slip-and-fall or a car collision, can be traumatizing. When you’re traumatized, it can be more challenging to know how to pursue your claim for compensation with any kind of objectivity. A good attorney can provide that objectivity, along with a base of legal knowledge, helping you determine the best way to move forward with your case.
Negotiation
One thing you should know about your personal injury claim is that the insurance company is not really on your side; in fact, insurance adjusters may use all manner of tactics to persuade you to take an offer that’s lower than what you deserve. A good personal injury attorney will provide the negotiation skills required to secure a larger, more just settlement.
Protection from Critical Mistakes
It’s understandable that, following a traumatic accident, you’d feel disoriented. This often means you’re not in the best headspace to navigate a complex legal process, and you may be more prone to making critical errors, such as providing insurance adjusters with recorded statements that they can use against you. Your personal injury attorney can protect you from making these mistakes.
Expediting Your Claim
Insurance companies will use a range of tactics to slow your claims process, hoping you’ll lose interest altogether or settle for a low-ball offer. A skilled personal injury attorney will provide the knowledge and experience necessary to keep your claims process moving forward, getting you the settlement you deserve within a more reasonable span of time.
Access to Care
In some situations, medical providers will be reluctant to provide care to accident victims, as they do not wish to be swept up in litigation. Your personal injury lawyer will be able to connect you to skilled providers who can help you keep your physical recovery on track.
Get Peace of Mind with a Personal Injury Lawyer
The bottom line: Your personal injury attorney can provide you with peace of mind, allowing you to rest assured that your case is moving forward, that you’ll get the compensation you deserve, and that you and your loved ones can focus on recovering from a traumatic experience.
To speak with an experienced personal injury team serving the Houston area, reach out to McLaurin Law at your convenience.
