For as long as I can remember, the legal field has always fascinated me. While my friends watched sitcoms and cartoons, I chose to watch courtroom dramas and real life trials unfold. There was never really any question as to what I wanted to be when I got older. The only profession for me was that of a trial lawyer. Unfortunately, a serious car accident several years ago changed all that. Now, my injuries prevent me from leaving my home most days. However, my love for the law has never went away. While I may not be able to realize my dreams of becoming a trail lawyer, I still wish to help people with their legal problems. That is why I decided to start this blog. It is my hope that the information contained in these pages will help other accident victims like me when filing their personal injury claims.
There are many different things that can happen throughout a workday, and unfortunately injury can be one of them. In fact there are approximately 90 work related deaths in the United States each week. That translates into almost 13 a day, and that is only the work-related deaths. There are many more injuries that occur each day. For this reason there are personal injury attorneys that are available to help you. When injured, it is often impossible to work. A personal injury attorney is there to help you get the compensation you need in order to stay ahead of bills. However, many people do not know what to expect when hiring a personal injury attorney. This article will outline three things you should know when hiring a personal injury attorney.
First and Foremost; Be Sure To Get Proper Medical Treatment
One of the most important things is to get the best medical treatment that you can. Even a small problem can actually turn into a big problem over time, and often small problems are much bigger than you expect. A lawyer will have an easier time being able to prove the injury was serious if you sought immediate medical attention. If you choose to go back to daily activities too soon, you may be responsible if your condition worsens.
Your Attorney Will Be Busy
The personal injury attorney will not be able to begin your case until you have been released from your doctor, and your condition has been stabilized. Personal injury law is extremely complicated, and has many different aspects. In order for your lawyer to get the best possible case, he is going to be very busy. So, do not worry if you have little contact with the lawyer at first. He is going to be very busy gathering ample information such as eye witness accounts. However, this should not make you feel like you cannot contact him. If you have a question, call the attorney.
Insurance Offers
Soliciting an offer from the insurance company is the next step. Once an offer is obtained, it will be sent to you for review. You and your attorney will go through the offer and decide if the offer is adequate. If the offer is not, then a lawsuit will be filed. A lawsuit will generally need to be issued within a month of receiving the insurance offer. The defendants then have time to answer to the lawsuit, and an intensive discovery stage is then put in process. This can be the most lengthy stage of the process, as evidence needs to be compiled.
For more information, talk to a lawyer, such as those at Gartner Law Firm.
Share11 April 2016
