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Benefits of Hiring a Personal Injury Attorney

Personal Injury Law

If you were hurt in a slip-and-fall, a car crash, by a faulty product, or in any other manner caused by another person’s negligence, you might be wondering whether you should hire a lawyer or instead try to handle the matter on your own. While you have no legal obligation to hire an attorney to help you with your personal injury case, there are many reasons why it is in your best interest to do so. Below we discuss some of the advantages of hiring a personal injury attorney. Call a seasoned Lancaster personal injury attorney for advice or representation if you have been hurt due to someone else’s negligence in the Antelope Valley.

Dealing with insurance companies

One of the most frustrating parts of dealing with the aftermath of a car accident or other personal injury incident is dealing with insurance companies. Policies are written in opaque, often intentionally misleading language. In addition, insurance claims adjusters can be hostile or difficult to reach, and insurance companies are always looking for any reason to underpay or reject a claim. Whether you are filing a claim with your own insurance company or seeking a settlement with the insurance provider for a negligent defendant, it pays to have someone on your side who is used to communicating and negotiating with them. A seasoned personal injury attorney knows how to get the attention of an insurance provider, what evidence and arguments they find convincing, and how to push back against their unscrupulous tactics.

Experience in the courtroom

If you are unable to get a proper settlement from insurance companies or negligent defendants, you could wind up in court. The legal process is complex and time-consuming. Every court has its own specific rules for filing papers, arguing motions, and collecting evidence. Courts also tend to be unforgiving when parties make a technical mistake, which can cause a party to lose out on the chance to bring certain types of evidence, make certain types of arguments, or even bring their claims at all. A seasoned personal injury lawyer knows the courts and the process and knows the best way to proceed through a drawn-out lawsuit.

Focus on your recovery

If you were hurt in an accident, you have a lot of things on your plate: figuring out whether you can return to work, paying your bills, recovering from your injuries, making sure your family is protected, and much more. Seeking compensation after a car crash, slip and fall, or other harmful incident is an all-consuming process that involves filing insurance claims, collecting evidence, interviewing witnesses, talking to the police, and filing legal claims. Hiring a personal injury lawyer means taking all of that hassle off of your plate so that you can focus on your physical recovery and your family.

Get a better settlement or jury verdict

At the end of the day, what matters most in a personal injury matter is making sure that your medical bills and other damages are actually paid. Plaintiffs who hire personal injury lawyers get bigger settlements from insurance companies and negligent defendants, and they are considerably more likely to prevail at trial. Retaining a dedicated personal injury attorney gives you a much stronger chance at claiming a full monetary recovery in order to ensure that you and your family are well-cared-for after a devastating accident.

If you or a loved one has been hurt due to someone else’s negligence in California, talk to a knowledgeable and talented Lancaster personal injury attorney about pursuing a claim for damages by calling the Kistler Law Firm at 661-206-6990.

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