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If You Have Been In An Accident, Do You Need A Lawyer?
from: swatiIf you have been in an accident, whether at work, in an
automobile or under some other circumstances, you may be
wondering if you need to seek the advice and counsel of an
attorney. On one hand there are the advertisements by lawyers
on television that insist that you need their help to protect
your rights. On the other hand, the insurance company that is
handling your claim may insist that they are doing everything
necessary for your interest and health. Who should you believe?
In most cases it is advisable to seek the counsel of an
attorney. Even if you do not end up hiring him or her to
represent you, it is a good idea to at least consult with them
to make sure that you understand all of the legal repercussions
of your injury. Many times, certain laws or rights maybe unknown
to you, or worse, the insurance company may not willingly inform
you of all of your rights.
In order to get what you deserve and need from any accident
settlement, it is important to follow a few standard
guidelines. First, as soon as possible after the accident, even
if you think it might have been your fault, you need to at least
seek an initial consultation with an attorney. Although you may
feel as though you cannot afford legal help, it can be more
costly to ignore your case or try to process it alone. Through
an initial consultation a lawyer can help you determine whether
you even have a case, who is at fault if you do, what actions
can be taken and advise you about any time limits you face
before your case would be invalid. It is also a good idea to
speak with a lawyer before speaking to anyone else about the
case. This includes any one at your place of employment, the
other party's insurance companies and their lawyers.
By deciding not to retain a lawyer, you could also be losing
out on money that you will need in the future. For example, if
the other party's insurance company states that they will pay
your medical bills, you may feel as though that is fair. But
what happens if any of the symptoms come back after your
initial treatment? Since you have already settled with the
insurance they are not likely to come back and pick up the tab
for further medical or hospital bills. Another disadvantage to
settling with an insurance company without first speaking to a
lawyer is that in some cases you may not notice or feel the
consequences of your injuries until months after the accident.
In these cases, lawyers are experienced enough to know what the
long-term effects of certain injuries can be and they can help
to protect you from future financial problems due to medical
issues or setbacks.
In the case of an automobile accident, it is always a good idea
to retain the services of an attorney, even if you where the
only party injured in the accident or if you feel that the
accident was definitely your fault. Many times what victims of
an accident say at the time of the incident will change once
they have had a chance to talk their attorney, insurance
company or even friends. In order to protect yourself from
further fault, you should hire an attorney to defend you
against any false claims.
In the case of a work related accident you should always seek
legal advice. Most workmen's compensation cases are very
complex and the outcome of any trial could greatly affect your
future workload and financial security.
Any other type of accident that does not fall under these
guidelines should also be taken to a lawyer, at least for an
initial review. Only an attorney can tell you for sure if legal
representation is necessary in your case.
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