.st0{fill:#FFFFFF;}

3 Reasons You Need a Lawyer for Your Personal Injury Case 

 July 26, 2015

By  LMW Attorneys

After you’ve been injured, there are a million things going through your mind. “How will this affect my job?” “Who is going to fix my car?” “What if I never fully recover?” All these questions and more, plus the emotional turmoil and stress of being in an accident makes everyone feel overwhelmed. However, the one question you should never have to worry about it “How will I pay for all of this?”

When you hire a personal injury attorney, they can help relieve some of stress you feel after your personal injury. They are there to fight for you rights so you can focus on healing. Learn how an attorney can help you after your injury.

1. Recovering the Maximum Compensation

When you are injured, the bills start to pile up. That is why you need someone by your side fighting for you to receive all of the compensation you deserve. You cannot afford to risk losing the compensation you need to just pay the bills.

That is why a personal injury attorney is so important. There are there just to fight for you. So much goes on during a personal injury case. You want someone on your team who is fighting for you and you alone, so you can receive the maximum compensation.

2. Handling the Insurance Company

Many people believe that because they or the other party involved has insurance, there is no need to get lawyers involved. However, insurance companies are notorious for paying out as little as possible. While the amount you receive may cover part of your cost, it may not cover all of your injury related expenses.

An attorney will help handle the insurance company, so you get the maximum compensation you deserve.

3. Calculating Your Total Damages

After your injury, you might think that the only costs are the medical bills. However, an attorney will help you find hidden costs you may have never thought of. For example, you have to put your children in daycare while you receive treatment, or the added cost of traveling to and from doctor’s appointments. All of these things can be easy to overlook when you are trying to determine how much this injury has really cost you.

An experienced personal injury attorney will help you determine all the cost you have or will face because of your injury.

Get the Help You Need Today

If you or someone you love has been injured due to the negligence of another, contact Laporte, Mulligan & Werner-Watkins Attorneys at Law today. Our team will fight vigorously to ensure you receive the maximum compensation you deserve. Call today or go online to schedule your free consultation.