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Walterboro Personal Injury Lawyer

Accidents often do not just happen. In many cases, one party was responsible for an accident through carelessness or recklessness.  Personal Injury is the legal term for an injury to the body, mind, or financial loss due to someone else’s negligence. After experiencing a personal injury, the first thing that you should do is hire an attorney because the liable insurance company will have a team of attorneys to reduce the damages and pay out as little as possible. With a personal injury attorney on your side, you could navigate the difficult claim process and focus on getting better.

The moments and days after an accident injury are challenging to say the least. The injury part of “personal injury law” means that you are likely dealing with a physical problem for which you are getting treatment. Your accident injuries could be taking up most or all of your time, depending on their severity. 

In the meantime, you are expected to begin the legal process of seeking financial compensation. Depending on the type of accident and the insurance company involved, the legal process may even start without you. You must call an attorney immediately after seeking medical treatment to ensure your best interest is protected from the start.

What to Do After a Personal Injury

Here is what you should do in the days following an accident or injury:

  • Get the medical help you need to both diagnose your injuries and get you on the road to recovery.
  • Hire an attorney to start protecting your legal rights. Without it, you are vulnerable to an insurance company looking to defend itself at your expense.
  • Be very careful when speaking with anyone about your accident, and do not say anything publicly.

You will likely find reams of advice on the internet that tell you what to do after an accident, both at the scene and in the following days. They ask you to gather evidence and documentation. However, this overlooks your state after you have been injured. You are likely in little physical or emotional state to deal with all of this. Hiring an attorney gives you someone who can handle the details and fight on your behalf.

The Stages of the Personal Injury Claims Process

You will also hear a lot about the personal injury claims process. Getting compensation for your injuries takes time, and it may require a battle. There are several stages to the claims process:

  • Gathering the evidence necessary to support your side of the story
  • Presenting the claim to the insurance company for payment
  • Reviewing any settlement offer that they make to determine whether it is enough
  • Rejecting an inadequate settlement and responding with a demand letter
  • Agreeing to a settlement and receiving your check

This process could take months or years. The insurance company may not be in a hurry themselves because they know that you need the money. Alternatively, they may be in a hurry because they know that your case is worth far more, and they are trying to pressure you to settle. The only way to truly understand what is happening and your legal rights are to hire an attorney.

Your Personal Injury Damages

Many people get excited when they get the first settlement offer from the insurance company. However, you are dealing with a very intentional business that knows exactly what it is doing. If you are getting a quick settlement offer, the chances are that there is far more in it for the insurance company than for you. Personal injury damages are meant to pay you back for everything you have lost and experienced due to your injury. They include:

  • The cost of all medical care associated with your accident
  • All money that you lost from not being able to work or from having to do lower-paying duties as a result of your injuries
  • The pain and suffering that you endured and continue to go through after your injury
  • Payment for the psychological impact of your injury
  • Wrongful death damages if your loved one passed away from their injury

The insurance claims process will produce a difference of opinion between the legally entitled person and the one who must write the check. In the end, it becomes a lengthy negotiation between the two parties.

You Can File a Lawsuit

As an injured plaintiff, the good news is that the insurance claims process is only one way to get the payment you deserve. While the insurance company acts as a gatekeeper, you always have the legal right to file a lawsuit seeking compensation. Although this is not the preferred option because it takes longer, you may need to go to court to get what you deserve when the insurance company is not willingly giving it to you.

In the end, a majority of personal injury cases will settle. Personal injury trials are very rare. Nonetheless, you need a lawyer who knows how to use your leverage as effectively as possible to secure the best legal outcome for you. Whether it is settling your claim or filing a lawsuit, an attorney could work to maximize your payment. You will need this money both now and in the future, so it is best to leave nothing to chance. 

Experienced Walterboro Personal Injury Lawyers

When you need tough and experienced representation in a personal injury case, reach out to the attorneys at David Aylor Law Offices. We have a proven track record of getting results for clients. Call us at (843) 744-4444 or contact us online to schedule your free initial consultation. We are standing by and ready to roll up our sleeves and get to work for you.

FAQ

Do I Need a Lawyer for a Personal Injury Claim?

While there is no legal requirement for an attorney, however, your medical bills, loss of wages, and compensation will be valued fairly and pursued in your best interest with a personal injury attorney.

How Much Will a Personal Injury Lawyer Cost Me?

David Aylor Law Offices handles personal injury cases based on a contingency fee agreement. A contingency fee is when an attorney receives compensation for services only after their work is completed, and there is a favorable result for the victim. You will pay nothing out of pocket, and your lawyer is only paid if you win.

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