Were you injured due to someone else's negligence and are planning to sue to receive compensation, but wondering if you should hire a lawyer? Even if your case seems straightforward regarding who is at fault, it is likely still in your best interest to hire a lawyer.
Experience With Negotiation
You will start to see the benefits of having hired a lawyer when you begin negotiating with the insurance company of the responsible party. The insurance company is always going to try to pay out as little as possible to settle your claim, and they have plenty of experience in these types of cases with knowing what tactics work against injured parties. They are going to use that knowledge against you to ensure that they don't pay out any more than they have to.
A lawyer is going to work for you to maximize your settlement. There is no need to worry about getting a bad deal in the end, because the lawyer will be using their experience to ensure that you are getting what you deserve based on your injury and how it happened.
Experience With Litigation
It's one thing to simply negotiate with an insurance company in mediation since it is a formal process where you take turns going back and forth in an attempt to reach a settlement offer. However, things will change quite drastically if you can't reach a settlement in mediation. Your case will go to trial, which is where you will absolutely need a lawyer to help navigate the legal system for you.
Mediation is where you have complete control over the outcome of the lawsuit, with litigation being a last resort. Once you start litigation, the final result of your case is taken out of your hands and given to a judge or jury. That's why it's crucial to work with a lawyer to ensure that no mistakes are made along the way and that you present all the evidence that you can to win your case.
A lawyer also has the ability to help solidify your case. This can be done by bringing in expert witnesses that can testify to the nature of how you were injured and how your injury is healing. This helps give credibility to you as a plaintiff in a personal injury case since it is your responsibility to prove that the other side is responsible and that your injuries are serious.
For more information, contact a personal injury lawyer at a law firm in your area.
