Injured in an accident can be a traumatic experience. If you go home, you don’t expect to sustain an injury because of another party’s negligence or misdeeds. Tragically, accidents can cause more damages than only physical injuries. A lot of victims face financial burdens because of the missed time working and medical expenses that result from the injuries.
A personal injury lawyer will help you obtain compensation for your losses as well as take on the burden of handling any insurance-related claim. Engaging a personal injury lawyer to manage your claim will have numerous advantages.
What are the advantages of Using a Personal Injury Attorney?
Four of the main advantages that an attorney can provide following an accident are:
Benefit Number 1: Shields You against the Insurance Company
When you employ a personal injury lawyer to handle your injury claim and focus on your recovery and not having to deal with an insurance company and claims adjuster.
Some adjusters from insurance force accident victims to provide statements and medical releases This is not in the best interests of the victim. The adjuster can also force an injured party to settle the claim before the victim understands the full extent of his or her injuries and damages.
An attorney can stop the insurance company from exerting excessive pressure on accident victims. They also protect the company from taking advantage of an accident victim when they are vulnerable. Your attorney helps you avoid making missteps that could hurt your chance of recovering complete damages for your injuries, damages, and losses.
Benefit Number Two: Understands the Legal Requirements to Prove Liability
Your Las Vegas accident attorney understands what evidence is needed to prove that you are at fault and to prove liability under various laws related to accidents and injuries. The legal elements to prove your case might differ in accordance with the law that is applicable to your case. The attorney you hire handles the investigation to identify the party or parties responsible and gather evidence for proving fault.
Our injury lawyers have a wealth of expertise in handling a variety of personal injuries. We understand the legal requirements needed to prove the fault of an individual in cases that involve:
Liability claims for premises (falls and injuries resulting from hazardous property conditions)
Medical negligence
Wrongful death
Product safety and defect-prone
General negligence claims (i.e. motor accident in a vehicle and nursing home abuse burns, animal attack, pedestrian accidents)
Benefit Three: Correctly Assess Your Injury Claim
It isn’t easy to figure out what your injury demand is, especially in the event that you’re not knowledgeable regarding personal injury law. Insurers will settle your claim the least amount possible to pay your claim. The claims adjuster is not going to tell you whether you receive less than what your claim is worth.
An attorney for personal injury calculates the value of your claim in relation to your financial loss as well as non-economic damages. A lawyer knows how to use evidence in your case in order to maximize non-economic or pain and suffering damages.
The most common damages that are included in a personal injury case are:
Medical expenses and treatment
Insufficient income, which includes bonuses, commissions, and benefits, and decreased earning capacity
Physical pain and suffering
Permanent scarring and disfigurement
Disabilities and permanent impairment
Emotional distress, including depression, PTSD, and loss of enjoyment of life
Other financial loss out of pocket due to the accident
Benefit #4: Handles Settlement Negotiations and Lawsuits
Your personal injury attorney will prepare an elaborate settlement demand packet for the insurance company which describes the legal doctrine for liability and fault. The settlement demand includes evidence to prove your injuries and to prove the value of your claim.
Our attorneys are skilled negotiators. We are committed to maximizing the value of your claim. However, we are extremely experienced and trained trial attorneys. If an insurance company refuses to bargain in good faith to negotiate a fair settlement, we’re ready to start a personal injury lawsuit to protect your rights.
