Reasons Why You Should Hire a Personal Injury Attorney

If you’ve been injured as the result of an auto accident in San Antonio, it can be difficult to determine what you should do. We believe there are reasons why you should hired a personal injury attorney, which we’ll discuss in a moment. But first, consider this. The time and resources an accident in San Antonio consumes can be a major disruption to your daily routine, especially if injuries are involved. On top of getting the damage to your vehicle taken care of, there are appointments with doctors, missed work, and other demands on you that will take their toll. As the demands on your time from the accident begin to pile up, you may find that it’s time to give a lawyer’s office a call. Your initial call and consultation with us is free. We’ll meet with you to discuss your case and give you the opportunity to see how we can help.

Help To Expedite Your Claim: If you are not represented by an attorney, you will not be able to pursue compensation until you have sufficiently recovered from your injuries, which can translate into waiting much longer before you will receive a settlement. It is best for you to contact a personal injury attorney at Raynes & Lawn right after your collision. Doing so can help the process move more quickly because your attorney can file the claim on your behalf while you are still recovering. Your lawyer should also know how to prevent setbacks from occurring to facilitate a faster resolution of your claim.

Negotiation Skills: Insurance companies use numerous tactics to convince injury accident victims that their claims are worth less than they are. In some cases, they send unreasonably low settlement offers to accident victims in the hope that they will agree to accept the offers. Trying to negotiate your claim with an insurance company can be difficult when you are also contending with your injuries and financial losses. When you retain an experienced attorney, he or she can handle the negotiations with the insurance company for you. In many cases, having strong legal representation can result in larger settlements because lawyers hone their negotiating skills in law school and in their years of practice.

 Filing Your Personal Injury Claim Entails Compliance With Strict Rules: After an accident in San Antonio, there are designated procedures that must take place as the claim is investigated. There is paperwork to complete, damage inspections to schedule, and, of course, procedures to accurately diagnose and treat your injuries. Dealing with all of these procedures in the right way on top of your regular daily life can be an overwhelming endeavor. An experienced attorney can give dedicated attention to these procedures and provide you relief from having to deal with it on your own.

Representing You in Court: If you are not able to come to a settlement agreement, your last option is to file a lawsuit which will need to be handled in court. In these circumstances, you will want a professional on your side to argue your case. You will have the option to represent yourself. But, the defending party will almost certainly have a professional litigator working on their behalf. If you want to stand a chance, you need a personal injury attorney to match that level of expertise.

Damages Due to Your Injuries May be More Extensive Than You Think: Many people who are injured in an accident don’t realize that their claim entails more than just being reimbursed for immediate medical expenses. State law allows those who have been injured as the result of another’s negligence to receive compensation for intangible damages, such as pain and suffering, and loss of consortium. These damages are best assessed by an attorney knowledgeable enough to know what these damages are worth.

Prevention Of Critical Mistakes: Insurance companies contact accident victims as soon as they learn that they were injured. You might be contacted by an adjuster who claims that the insurer needs to get your side of the story. The adjuster might seem like a caring person who is compassionate about your injuries and ask you if you can make a recorded statement. In actuality, adjusters are loyal to their employers’ interests and not the interests of accident victims. If you agree to give a recorded statement, the insurance company will use whatever you say against you in your claim. Similarly, insurance companies sometimes send release forms to the victims to try to get their medical records. The insurance company might tell you that it needs you to sign the release form to

verify your injuries.

The Emanuel Firm PA 

Lake Nona Region

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