You’ve survived a horrible accident. You’re now looking at a pile of medical bills, a temporary loss of transportation, and lost wages from inability to work. You thought that the expensive insurance policy that you purchased would cover these things, but all you seem to be getting from them are denials, put offs and excuses. Is it time to engage the services of a personal injury attorney?
Compiled federal statistics show that there are more than six million reported car accidents that occur in the United States each year. A large amount of them are potentially serious, including almost three million spinal cord injuries reported annually. The resolution of some of these cases is fairly straightforward. A personal injury attorney may be required if injuries are fatal or severely catastrophic, require a long term or permanent loss of work, or will require extensive therapy or years of ongoing treatment.
5 Questions To Ask A Personal Injury Lawyer
1. Do I truly have grounds for a lawsuit?
An accident lawyer may find that you do have grounds for a lawsuit, even if you’re partially responsible for the accident. Your personal injury lawyer has knowledge of driving laws which may reveal you may be entitled to receive a partial settlement even if you were found to be somewhat at fault.
2. Is there a lawsuit time limit?
For some types of lawsuits, filing time is of the essence. An experienced accident lawyer can complete timely filing for clients and guarantee that the proper paperwork is filed.
3. Is my case worth it?
An experienced attorney can tell you if your case is worth the related time and expense and can give you a good idea of what you might expect to receive.
4. How do you charge for services?
Most attorneys who work in this field will work on a contingency fee, which means they only get paid when they reach a settlement. Make sure you understand how your attorney expects to be paid, and that you are aware of any of your financial obligations before proceeding.
5. How many similar cases have you handled?
The more experienced a lawyer is in a certain type of suit, the greater the chances of winning. Check to make sure that he or she has experience in dealing with insurance companies and knows proper settlement techniques. This can make all the difference in the world in helping you receive the settlement to which you are rightfully entitled.
Contact Jeffrey Dawson for a free consultation to discuss your personal injury case.