The Difference An Accident Attorney Will Make
Michael Babboni
Personal Injury
If you've been injured in an accident, you're already well aware of just how difficult the days, weeks, and months following it will be. Your physical and mental recovery will be something that you struggle with immensely, but it's also true that the financial impact of an accident can have a direct impact on your life as well. In fact, financial stress can even lead to difficulty fully recovering physically.One of the biggest financial challenges is actually just getting the compensation that you're owed. While most people assume that the only hard part is getting compensation from another party, the reality is that under Florida laws it can even be difficult just to get some form of financial restitution from your own insurance company.
No matter the specifics of a case, utilizing the services of a good accident attorney is something that's well worth considering. There are several key differences that you'll experience when you rely on a good personal injury lawyer following a crash. These include the following.
- Respect – Insurance companies aren't focused on making sure that you feel good. They're focused on profits, and the lower an amount they have to provide to you, the better. A good accident attorney will be able to offer you their services and get you respect from the insurance companies. Once an organization recognizes that you have solid representation, they're much more likely to cooperate instead of stringing you along.
- Speedy Settlements – It's not in an insurance company's best interests to let a case go all the way to court when you're represented by a professional. While if you're on your own you can expect them to drag things out for months, they begin to offer settlement agreements much more quickly with an attorney on your side. The faster you get your settlement, the quicker you can start focusing on your recovery.
- Better Results – If you're offered a settlement without representation, it is very common for it to be in an amount that is far too low to really be fair. A good attorney will be able to help explain whether or not you're being offered a fair amount, and whether or not they feel you should take it. Simply put, they'll help you get the right settlement for your injuries no matter what the situation is.
- Less Stress – The process of seeking compensation can be incredibly stressful and labor intensive, and can end up requiring that you put forth considerable effort and time. This can add up to a lot of stress for you. Add in the fact that you're dealing with the unknown in terms of just how your case will end up and it becomes clear that trusting in a good accident attorney is well worth doing just to reduce the level of stress that you have to experience.
- Faster Recovery – That reduction in stress means that you are able to focus on healing instead of on worrying about your financial situation and getting the right compensation. This means that you can physically and mentally heal from your wounds while your lawyer does the hard work for you. A faster recovery is directly related to the services an attorney will provide, whether you realize it or not.
Simply put, a good personal injury lawyer can give you overall better results when you're seeking compensation for your injuries. From the initial consultation all the way through to the outcome of the case, they're an important ally that is well worth having on your side.