Kinney, Fernandez, & Boire P.A Share Why Personal Injury Attorneys Are in High Demand

If you have been in an accident of any kind, you may be entitled to compensation. Compensation could help to pay for medical bills, lost wages and lost future earnings. It may also help to pay for any emotional stress that you endured after a car crash or incident at work. Let’s take a look at some reasons why individuals are seeking the help of a personal injury attorney after getting hurt.

Attorneys Will Seek to Maximize Your Compensation

An attorney will do whatever it takes to maximize the amount of money that you get in a settlement or through a jury award. This may include filing a lawsuit in an effort to get the party that hurt you to negotiate in good faith. Your attorney will also know not to take the first settlement offer from an insurance company or other party who may be liable for damages. 

If your legal professional has a track record of obtaining financial awards for clients, opposing counsel may simply agree to whatever proposal your attorney makes. That can save you a lot of time and effort during a period in your life when you could be at your weakest physically or mentally.

Personal Injury Lawsuits Can Mean Bigger Paydays for Injured Workers

If you are hurt at work, you may be covered by the workers’ compensation system. You are generally only allowed to seek lost wages and the cost of medical bills incurred. However, the law does allow you to file a personal injury lawsuit if there was gross negligence on the part of a party liable for your injuries.

For instance, if your employer failed to provide proper protective equipment, that may cross the line into negligence. In the event that a piece of safety equipment failed, the manufacturer of that product could be held liable for all damages you incur as an injured victim. Therefore, it may be in your best interest to hire an attorney to protect and preserve whatever rights that you may have in such a scenario. 

Injury Cases Can Be Complicated

There is a chance that you could learn personal injury law and represent yourself during settlement talks or at trial. However, you can expect that the other parties in your case are going to have professional representation of their own. Furthermore, there are many documents to file in a timely manner and other steps to take during the legal process. Making even a small mistake could result in a case being dismissed. While it may be possible to bring your case back to court, you are spending time and losing money that you likely need to make ends meet after an accident. 

Your Attorney Can Remain Objective Throughout the Entire Process

After a car accident, workplace accident or any other type of incident that results in injury, you may be blinded by your emotions. Instead of taking a careful look at the law, there is a good chance that you will make decisions based on fear or anger. That is generally not a good way to resolve a case in a favorable manner. 

Your personal injury attorney will handle your case in accordance with state law and based on the evidence provided. While you may not get everything that you hoped for, the ability to resolve your case in a timely manner can keep costs down. In addition, getting closure in your case can provide a mental boost that helps with your recovery.

There are many good reasons why personal injury lawyers are in high demand right now. Their ability to act as an advocate for those who may not have anyone else to turn to makes them ideal allies in all legal matters. Furthermore, their experience and ability to handle matters in an objective manner makes it more likely that an individual will get the best possible outcome.