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When Should I Hire a Personal Injury Attorney?
Accidents can happen quickly and suddenly. The most common accidents are vehicle crashes. However, you may be hurt in other types of accidents. When you or someone you loved was injured in an accident, you may not know what to do. It is important to file a police report, seek medical attention, and contact the insurance provider. While you can often handle minor incidents yourself, it is sometimes beneficial to get guidance from a knowledgeable lawyer. Here are some of the times you may want to consider talking to a personal injury attorney about your injuries.
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When You Were Seriously Hurt
Serious injuries are indicative of a severe accident. If you have injuries that require hospitalization, surgery, or ongoing treatment, the costs of medical care may be extremely high. An experienced personal injury attorney will help to ensure that you get the compensation you need to cover your expenses without having to pay out of your own pocket. The negligent party should pay for all costs associated with the accident and put you back in the same financial position you were in prior to the accident.
Before Speaking to the Insurance Company
Keep in mind that insurance providers are companies in business to make money. When you talk to an insurance representative, they will ask you for a statement. Remember that what you say now could have an impact on the outcome of your claim. It is wise to consult with a skilled personal injury attorney before you interact with the insurance company. Your attorney will help guide you through the process in a way that protects your rights.
When the Insurance Provider Offers a Settlement
Most of the time, claims get resolved through settlement payments. The insurance company often prefers to complete the claim as soon as possible. Sometimes, they offer a settlement rather quickly, maybe even before you know all of your damages. It is important to note that if you approve a settlement and cash the check, you will likely waive your right to take further action. In some cases, you may get a settlement that is too low and you will not be able to do anything about it. Instead, allow your attorney to assist in the settlement process to make certain you get the compensation you deserve.
After an Accident That Was Not Your Fault
North Carolina has strict contributory negligence rules. A person may only get compensation for an accident if they themselves were not at all negligent. Therefore, you will want to make sure that you provide adequate proof and information that shows the other driver was negligent and that you were not at all to blame for the crash. Your attorney will help you prove your claim and will fight on your behalf to seek the compensation you deserve for your injuries.
If you or a loved one was hurt in an accident that was not your fault, give us a call at Arnold & Smith, PLLC, at (704) 370-2828.
The skilled personal injury attorneys at Arnold & Smith, PLLC are dedicated to maximizing the financial recovery and obtaining justice for every personal injury client injured by another party’s negligence. The issues our personal injury clients may be facing include, but are not limited to, slip and fall injuries, wrongful death, product liability, catastrophic injuries, dog bite claims, car and truck accident injuries, motorcycle injuries, traumatic brain injury (TBI), nursing home negligence, spinal cord injury, boating accidents, and defective medical device injury. Our personal injury attorneys understand the devastating impact such an injury can have on a person’s life, and that the effects so often go beyond physical pain and suffering. The personal injury attorneys at Arnold & Smith, PLLC are dedicated to helping clients determine the strength of their claims, and to aggressively pursuing the means necessary to achieve the best possible end result for each client’s particular situation.
Source:
https://www.law.cornell.edu/wex/contributory_negligence
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