The choice as to whether or not you hire a car accident lawyer to handle your case will depend on a variety of factors that are generally outside your control. Those who have been in serious car accidents where they have sustained serious injuries, major property damage, or they will be missing time from work because of their injuries need to understand that they will only have one chance to get compensation for their losses. Maximizing your settlement money is how a car accident lawyer can help.

Can I Handle a Car Accident Claim on My Own?

Sure, and for many accidents, that may be the appropriate way to go. But a good rule of thumb is that the more complicated your case is or the more severe your injuries are, the better off you are allowing a lawyer to handle the claim.

Car Accident Lawyers Take All the Pressure Off You

When you hire a car accident lawyer to take your case, all communications between you, the other driver, or their insurance company are handled directly by your lawyer. That means no annoying phone calls where the other driver’s insurance adjuster asks how you’re feeling. It means not having to worry about whether or not what you said can be used against you later. It means being able to focus on your recovery and not having to worry about getting your medical records to the insurance company or worrying about what happens if the other driver blames you for the incident.

Car Accident Lawyers Protect You From Liability

In just about every personal injury case, defendants attempt to lay some of the blame with the plaintiff. This strategy is sound because it reduces their liability alongside the amount of money they will have to pay out. 

 

Your car accident attorney will collect all evidence for your case including sending out subpoenas for video footage to private businesses. This is not (necessarily) something you can do yourself. 

Car Accident Lawyers Protect the Value of Your Claim

Insurance companies are not in the business of cutting huge checks to injured victims. They try to decrease the amount of money they owe you in various ways. If you claim you have an injury, you can be sure that they will force you to prove that injury as well as any work-related issues that your injury causes you. A car accident attorney’s job is to ensure that you are compensated fairly and that all your damages are considered when it’s time to settle.

 

Car accident lawyers also work with your medical doctors to increase the value of your claim. For instance, if you want to argue that your injuries left you unable to do your job, you will need to prove this with medical evidence. This can be difficult, time-consuming, and in most cases, not practical to handle on your own.

Car Accident Lawyers Negotiate with Lien Holders

Those who receive benefits from any insurer (health care, disability, workers’ compensation, etc.) may find that the insurer has placed a lien on their claim. This means that once you are paid, some of the money is paid directly to the lien holder out of your earnings. A car accident lawyer can help negotiate with the lienholder to reduce the value of the lien. This money then goes directly into your pocket.

Find a Car Accident Lawyer

If you’ve been seriously injured or missed time from work, it’s important to have a car accident attorney increase the value of your claim so that you are fairly compensated for medical expenses and lost wages. Call Brylak Law today to set up a free consultation.