What you do in the initial period following a car accident is critical. Choosing to work with a skilled personal injury lawyer can substantially increase the amount of financial compensation you receive and the outcome of your legal and insurance claims. By leveraging the lawyer’s legal expertise, negotiation skills, and dedication to your case, you can greatly improve your chances of receiving the maximum compensation that you deserve.
Being involved in a car accident can be a disorienting and traumatic experience. Immediately after such incidents, many people find themselves grappling with not only serious physical injuries but also the complexities of dealing with legal and insurance issues. One of the best decisions you can make during this time is to seek the expertise of a skilled personal injury lawyer.
The Role of a Personal Injury Lawyer
Personal injury lawyers specialize in civil tort law, and their focus is cases that involve injuries caused by various types of accidents, including car collisions. They are strong advocates for their clients throughout the insurance and legal process, often working tirelessly to ensure that the rights of the injured are protected. After a car accident, especially where you are seeking compensation for injury, having a lawyer by your side can be your most valuable asset. A lawyer can help you successfully navigate the insurance claims process, insurance coverage issues, and the legal process in order to ensure you are fully compensated.
Expertise in Civil Law and Procedure
Personal injury lawyers bring a comprehensive understanding of state and local traffic laws that apply specifically to car accidents. Their knowledge extends to the procedural rules necessary for filing insurance claims and properly filing lawsuits when needed. This expertise is vital as errors in how your claim is presented including what is presented, as well as errors in the legal process, can all jeopardize the outcome of your case and negatively impact the case value.
Experts At Handling Insurance Companies
Dealing with insurance companies can be one of the most daunting aspects of a car accident’s aftermath, especially when you are injured and not be feeling 100%. Insurers often have teams of adjusters and lawyers working to protect their interests, which typically involves minimizing what they pay out, even to those genuinely injured and entitled to compensation. A skilled personal injury lawyer knows how to best position your case in order to negotiate with insurance companies effectively, and can ensure that you are not taken advantage of and compensated fairly.
Maximizing Compensation
Without a lawyer, many accident victims end up receiving far less compensation than they deserve. Often times, clients have no idea how much their case is worth. Having a lawyer with knowledge of your true case value is very helpful. A personal injury lawyer is well versed in evaluating cases and in the kinds of damages you can claim, and will ensure that all potential areas of compensation are considered. This includes not only immediate medical expenses but also future medical costs, lost wages, loss of earning capacity, and compensation for pain and suffering. Your lawyer’s objective is to secure a comprehensive settlement that truly reflects your economic losses as well as the physical and emotional costs of your accident. A skilled personal injury attorney more often can obtain a far greater amount of compensation than an injured party handling it alone. Moreover, in many instances, the attorney can also negotiate down your medical bills and any medical liens, and put more of the compensation obtained into your pocket. Thus, the combined effects of having an attorney will often increase your overall compensation amount.
No Upfront Costs: Working on a Contingency Fee Basis
Most personal injury lawyers operate on a contingency fee basis, meaning they only get paid if you win your case. This arrangement allows you to pursue justice and compensation without worrying about upfront legal fees. It also ensures that your lawyer is motivated to obtain the best possible outcome for you because their compensation is entirely based on the total amount, they recover for you. Attorney’s fees are also not paid until the end of your case, and they come out of the money the lawyer recovers for you. Even after the attorney’s fees, you will still end up better off than you would handling the claim on your own more often than not.
Our Client Success Stories
At The Hassell Law Group, we have a long track record of securing favorable outcomes for our clients. We have recovered tens of millions of dollars for countless satisfied clients. Some of our recent case results include:
- $12.5 Million+ confidential settlement for a woman who was seriously injured in a head on collision caused by a commercial truck driver
- $4.9 Million for a farm worker in his 50s who was seriously injured in a car accident
- $4.6 Million for a physician who sustained an impalement injury in a trip and fall accident
- $4.5 Million for a woman in her 60s who sustained a surgical brain injury after being struck by a vehicle while in the crosswalk
- $1.5 Million for a 76-year-old gentleman hit by a car in a cross walk in San Francisco who struck his head, lost consciousness and sustained a concussion and a knee injury
- $1.5 Million for a San Francisco rideshare driver who sustained a concussion and required collarbone surgery after being hit head on by a reckless driver.
Reach Out – We Can Help
If you or someone you know has been involved in a car accident, don’t wait to seek legal advice. Contact The Hassell Law Group today at (415) 334-4111 or visit our website to schedule a free consultation with our legal team. Let us help you protect your rights and obtain the compensation you are entitled to.
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Will I Get A Bigger Settlement With A Personal Injury Lawyer