Do You Really Need A Personal Injury Lawyer?
Michael Babboni
Personal Injury
Accidents are terrible, even if they’re minor. But when you’re hurt in an accident that wasn’t caused by your own actions but by the recklessness or negligence of someone else, it can become very frustrating to deal with the days, weeks, and months after the injury. In these cases, you may have the right to seek financial compensation for your injuries.Your Rights
Under Florida injury law, those who have been hurt in an accident may seek financial compensation if they can show that their injuries were caused by the reckless or negligent actions of someone else. This can mean a lot of different things, from drunk driving to texting while driving to failing to maintain a safe public space at a store.
However, it’s often much more difficult to show that you are owed compensation than just saying that you deserve something. Often, the process can be very complex and involved – and stressful. As such, it’s important to have an accident lawyer on your side helping get you what you deserve. If you’re not sure why that is, there are several points that show why anyone hurt in an accident should enlist the help of a personal injury attorney.
Proving Fault
Just proving that you are owed compensation isn’t always easy to do. You have to be able to show that your accident was caused by the negligent actions of someone else. This can involve a lot of things including:
• Mobile phone records
• Arrest records
• Accident reports
• Witness statements
• Security camera footage
• And more
In short, the average person may not have the ability to access this information. A lawyer will, however, and can offer much better results when it comes to proving that you deserve restitution.
Getting The Right Compensation Amount
It’s common for insurance companies to offer settlements to those who are involved in an accident. But often, those settlement amounts are far lower than you actually deserve. Getting a fair amount is important, and a wide range of variables may impact what that amount is. Some examples include:
• Lost wages from work
• Future potential lost wages
• Medical bills
• Future medical costs
• And more
Your lawyer will work with a financial and medical professional to determine what you are really owed. This way, they can ensure that you get the restitution you deserve instead of you accidentally accepting an amount that doesn’t cover your real costs.
Standing Up To The Other Side
It’s common for the other side’s lawyers to push around those hurt in an accident. They may refuse payment, delay payment, offer you less than you deserve, and more. With an attorney on your side, these lawyers and insurance companies will often give you the respect that you really deserve instead of trying to bully you around.
Just having an attorney means that you’ll be more likely to get a faster resolution to your case and that the case will be resolved in a fair manner, with the settlement you deserve.
Alleviating Your Stress
The stress of an accident can be overwhelming on its own. But when you’re trying to fight for compensation, juggle mounting bills, and missing hours from work, it can be even more stressful. Often, those injured in an accident can’t fully focus on their physical recovery due to their financial struggle. With an attorney on your side, you alleviate that stress and can focus on your healing instead of on financial worries.
The Bottom Line
Simply put, having an attorney on your side is incredibly important for anyone. If you’re hurt in an accident, our team can help. Contact us for a free initial consultation to learn more about your rights and how we can help you.
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