If you have recently suffered an accident resulting in personal injuries, chances are that you are confused about what to do next. A car accident can be traumatic enough to leave the victim baffled. However, if it is the consequence of entirely someone else’s negligence, taking legal steps is mandatory.
Many people avoid consulting a lawyer because they are nervous of a complex legal procedure. But, it is only necessary to seek the assistance of an ESQ to ensure getting the desired compensation. Let’s look into why and when you should hire a car accident lawyer.
Why Should You Hire a Car Accident Lawyer?
If the accident has resulted in severe injuries and considerable losses, hiring an accident lawyer is essential. The process of claiming compensation can be long, elaborate and complex. A car accident lawyer, with his/her expertise and experience, is aware of the procedural rules and the personal injury laws.
A lawyer is well aware of the right way of putting across a case in the most convincing manner. Also, insurance companies are typically bent on reducing the compensation with their well-crafted arguments. Here again, your lawyer will do his best to act as your advocate throughout the case and ensure that you strike the best deal.
When to Hire an Accident Attorney?
While the help and guidance of a lawyer in a personal injury case is undeniable, there are instances when they are needed the most. So, here are the situations in which you should not think twice about hiring a lawyer:
When the personal injuries you suffered is extremely severe. Now, this severity is determined by the type of injuries, the time it will take to recover and the costs that are incurred as medical expenses. An injury that lasts for a year or longer is a long-term severe injury and one that disables your life is a permanent injury.
Again, medical costs also include future medical expenses that are estimated for the treatment of the injuries. Establishing these points can be best done by an attorney at law.
When there is disputed liability and the insurance company asserts that it is not responsible for paying for your damages. The insurance company can dispute the liability of its policyholder for the car accident. Basically, it can try to emphasize the point that the policyholder is not at fault at all.
An experienced lawyer has already dealt with all the hoops the insurance company can possibly throw at you. Hiring a lawyer will help you deal with this and any other issues that the insurance company tries to create.
When the insurance company refuses to pay either on the basis of disputed liability or tries to reduce the compensation amount. If the insurance company doesn’t make a fair settlement offer, the point needs to be contended by your lawyer.
These are just some of the instances when the help of an auto accident attorney seems to be indispensable.
While there are several professional agencies and independent law practitioners willing to help you out, it is necessary that you choose wisely. Auto accident claims can be very tricky at times.
That is why; your lawyer should be an expert in the accident claim area with prior experience of having solved a number of similar cases. Once you have appointed one, all you need to do is furnish him/her with all possible details.
Alvin F. de Levie is a 1973, Phi Beta Kappa graduate of the Pennsylvania State University and a 1976 graduate of the Villanova University School of Law. He is an expert in Pennsylvania Law revolving around medical malpractice and personal injury.
Mr. de Levie has consistently been voted by his peers to receive Martindale-Hubbell's "AV Preeminent" 5.0 out of 5.0 rating. An AV Preeminent rating is the highest possible rating in both legal ability and ethical standards.
