A personal injury lawyer is a lawyer that specializes in offering legal services to persons seeking compensation for injuries caused by other parties. You probably know that already, and you are looking for a deeper insight into what they do or why you may need one.
This guide explores everything a personal injury lawyer brings into a case and will be an excellent read if you intend to pursue a claim and are torn between hiring a lawyer or not.
They Bring Experience and Expertise
Your claim may be the first legal hurdle you have had to handle, meaning you have very little to no knowledge of navigating a claim or court processes. Even when you may have handled a case before, you still have much you do not know, and that’s where a lawyer comes in.
Remembers, it takes at least seven academic years to become a lawyer, so there is a lot they know that you don’t. Also, they probably have been working in similar cases for years and know everything there is to know about case valuation, negotiating, and building a solid case at trial.
Commanding Respect
The opposing side or their insurer will have a lawyer working with them. So, approaching your claim without a lawyer puts you at a disadvantage. The other side may also want to take advantage of your naivety on legal matters to trample on your rights.
Having a lawyer commands respect from the other side because they understand you have someone looking after your rights. So when making an offer, they will likely make one close or sufficient to cover damages.
They Can Help You Avoid Mistakes
The mistakes you make after an accident and while pursuing a claim can have a huge impact on the outcome of your case. And the opposing side will be capitalizing on these mistakes to deny your claim or lower its value.
These mistakes can include improper use of social media and discussing your injuries with another party. The secret to avoiding mistakes that can jeopardize your case is involving a lawyer as early as possible so they can guide you on what to avoid. If you have made some mistakes, a lawyer can still help repair some of the damage.
Handling the Stress
Studies show that stress can have a significant impact on recovery. So, you want to avoid stress as much as possible. You cannot get rid of all the stress that comes with the aftermath of an accident, but you can get rid of some by avoiding handling the highly stressful claims process on your own and instead having a lawyer handle the stress.
“A lawyer can also be the shoulder you need to cry on. They are also humans and have seen it all when representing clients, so part of what they do is help clients with emotional support,” says Attorney Sean Roberts of Roberts Markland LLP.
Access to Resources
Through their years of working with clients and experts, lawyers often have access to a network of experts and resources that can help some of their client’s stressors. For example, they can link you with contingency-based medical providers and lenders if you are stuck or with expert investigators and witnesses who are instrumental in building a strong case.
If you have been skeptical about the value a lawyer could add to your case, you now know why you need one. The good thing is most lawyers offer a first free consultation, so you do not have to worry about costs when determining if your case is worth involving a lawyer.
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Roberts Markland LLP
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2555 N MacGregor Way, Houston, TX 77004, United States
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