When you’re involved in an accident, many questions run through your mind. Who was at fault? Who will pay for your damaged car? Who will meet the cost for any medical treatment? Will your insurance company reimburse your lost wages?
While you may not always need a lawyer if you’re in an accident, you might find yourself in a situation in which hiring a personal injury attorney is necessary.
If that’s the case, it’s important to hire an experienced personal injury attorney to navigate the intricate world of settlements and insurance claims.
Why would you want a personal injury attorney?
A personal injury attorney can advise on the statutes of limitations, which may deny you the right to sue the at-fault driver.
For example, in some states if you have not filed a lawsuit within two years of suffering a car accident, it becomes impossible to institute a case against an at-fault driver.
They can also be incredibly valuable in instances where you have to go against an insurance company, in which case you may have multiple attorneys working on your case.
What happens when you hire an attorney?
Once you decide to work with a lawyer or a firm and they take on your case, you’ll explain your injuries.
Next, your lawyer will begin to collect any other necessary evidence, such as police reports, medical bills and records, lost wages data, witness statements, and any other resources they deem necessary.
Your personal injury attorney will file the lawsuit for you and counter any defenses by the at-fault driver. Once the case begins, your attorney will navigate through the trial preparation stage and enable you to go to court if an out-of-court settlement fails.
If you need a personal injury attorney, contact BoneeWeintraub for a free consultation.
