Why Many Injury Victims Are Hiring Personal Injury Lawyers
Every year, approximately 200,000 Americans die from accidental injuries, with another 90 million seeking medical help. While these numbers can be alarming, the worst part is that there is nothing to avoid an accident 100 percent. However, you can influence the outcomes of an accident if it results from the negligent actions of another person. But, you may need to work with a lawyer specializing in your type of accident. Here are some reasons why many victims choose to work with a lawyer.
Help Handling Correspondence
An accident claim’s process includes a lot of back and forth communication with the at-fault party, their insurer, and lawyers. Some of these back and forth interactions have strict deadlines, so victims find a need to have someone with a good understanding of injury law to handle their case. Also, handling this correspondence may not be possible when injuries limit a person’s ability to move around. Having a lawyer ensures the victim has somebody to run the errands involving their accident claim as they focus on healing.
Looking Out for Victims’ Interests
Insurers and lawyers can be difficult to deal with as a layperson. Sometimes they will use your lack of understanding of the law to their advantage.
“Insurer adjusters are paid to ensure the company pays out as little as possible, and that’s what they will work dedicatedly to achieve,” says injury lawyer Charles E. Boyk of Charles E. Boyk Law Offices, LLC. Going to the negotiating table without a lawyer almost always ends with the victim walking out with less than what their damages are worth.
So, having a lawyer is a wise idea. The insurer has their adjusters and lawyers looking out for their rights. The responsible party may have one too, so it only makes sense to have someone looking out for your interests and command respect.
Experience and Objectivity
Legal matters are always better held by experts. It takes approximately seven academic years to become a lawyer. All those years mean one thing: lawyers know more than lay people. Besides training, they may have had years of practice in a specific field of injury law, meaning they have deep insight into all matters that influence the payout. With this knowledge, a lawyer helps victims avoid mistakes and offers tips on maximizing payouts. If you choose to engage a lawyer, it’s always best to trust that they will deliver and allow them to handle all the negotiations for you.
Contingency Fee Payment Basis
The main reason why most people do not hire a lawyer is the fear of legal fees, especially after an accident where you could have piling medical bills while having lost your ability to earn a living. Luckily, personal injury lawyers do not charge legal fees unless they win a case. Many victims find a lot of comfort in knowing they can never lose money on a case that will not be successful. Also, most personal injury lawyers offer a free initial consultation which they use to access a case. In most cases, a lawyer will be honest about the prospects of a case based on their experience.
