Reasons to Hire a Personal Injury Attorney

If you have recently been injured in some type of accident, it is likely you are feeling pretty overwhelmed.  Not only are you in pain, but you are dealing with phone calls and paperwork requests from insurance companies, physicians, and possibly the police department.  In your current state of mind, how can you be sure you are taking actions that will be best for you in the long term?  The best way to know for sure is to hire an experienced personal injury attorney.  Below are just a few of the reasons why you would want an attorney by your side in your current situation.

• Personal injury attorneys have experience assessing claims.  They will be able to tell you up front if your case is worthy of pursuing a legal action.  If it is, they have the knowledge to help you navigate the court system, which requires a wide variety of paperwork and procedures.  They will also have the authority to collect documentation on your behalf, which will allow you the time you need to rest and heal.  Additionally, they play a crucial role in advising you on a reasonable expectation for your final claim payment.
• Personal injury attorneys have experience working directly with insurance companies.  An attorney working for you will know exactly what to disclose to an insurance company, as well as what not to disclose.  The attorney will not be duped by any insurance company scare tactics and will not feel pressured into settling for an amount less than what you are due.
• Personal injury attorneys are well versed in alternative methods of dispute resolution.  There may be times when mediation or arbitration could resolve your case more quickly and easily than a lengthy jury trial.  If this is true for you, your attorney can advise and guide you through this process.