When you have been in a car accident, you have a lot on your mind. Aside from the emotional turmoil and stress, you have to deal with your injuries, damage to your vehicle, handling your claim, and other issues.
An Attorney can help you deal with the process of your claim and reduce your stress in the process. The following information will help you determine whether hiring an Attorney is the right choice for you.
If you are injured as a result of an accident, you need to get the proper medical care right away. If you delay, it can be harder to prove your injuries resulted from the car accident.
You might be thinking: I don’t need an attorney, I can do this myself. After all, wouldn’t it be easier and faster to settle with the insurance company?
The answer is although it may be faster to settle on your own, you are more likely to receive a higher settlement if you have an Attorney representing your claim. According to a study by the Insurance Research Council, injury victims who seek the assistance of an experienced personal injury Attorney obtain an average 4.8 times more money than those who settled on their own.
Insurance is a business. Like all businesses, the insurance company’s chief concern is maximizing profits while minimizing its losses. Adjusters are trained to settle your injury claim for the lowest amount possible. They may even try to dissuade you from hiring an Attorney because they know that if you do, the insurance company will probably have to pay more money.
Injury victims may have no idea of the true value of their case, and so will agree to the low amount offered by the insurance company. An experienced Attorney knows if your case is worth more than the insurance company is offering and is trained to negotiate to get you the settlement you deserve.
If you have been injured, please feel free to contact JV LAW GROUP. We are here to help you.
