WHY YOU SHOULD RETAIN AN ATTORNEY AFTER
AN AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT
Spring/Summer 2009
Many people are unsure as to whether or not they should retain a personal injury attorney after a car accident. This uncertainty, is what the potential defendant insurance company counts on in order to limit their exposure. Perhaps the real question is why shouldn't you retain or at least consult with a personal injury attorney after an automobile accident.
When you consult with a personal injury attorney following a car accident, the consultation is almost always free. In fact at Paul A. Lauto, PLLC, we offer free consultations for any type of accident case and in most instances provide that free consultation in the comfort of your own home. Many issues arise after a car accident, including but not limited to, car damage, personal injury, payment of medical bills, filing requirements with the DMV, filing requirements with your own insurance company, submission to recorded conversations, completion of numerous forms and entitlement to monetary compensation. Insurance companies are armed with well trained representatives to handle all related matters in the best interest of their company and often have in house attorneys to consult with whenever needed. It is in your best interest to protect yourself by hiring a personal injury attorney to represent your best interest and deal directly with the insurance company on your behalf.
Personal injury attorneys are retained on a contingency basis. This means that if your case does not result in a monetary recovery for you, then there is no legal fee. The only time you have to pay a legal fee is at the end of a case in which you have received a recovery. In that instance the legal fee in general, is the standard one third of the recovery. Therefore, you really have nothing to lose and everything to gain.
Do not be fooled by the tortfeasor insurance company that offers you a couple of thousand dollars to settle your case if you do not retain an attorney. This is usually done because they know you are likely to receive significantly more money if you hire an attorney, even after the legal fee is paid. The sooner you retain an attorney after a car accident, even if it seems only minor in nature, the better off you will be.
If you have questions regarding any type of accident case, please contact our office for your free consultation.
When you consult with a personal injury attorney following a car accident, the consultation is almost always free. In fact at Paul A. Lauto, PLLC, we offer free consultations for any type of accident case and in most instances provide that free consultation in the comfort of your own home. Many issues arise after a car accident, including but not limited to, car damage, personal injury, payment of medical bills, filing requirements with the DMV, filing requirements with your own insurance company, submission to recorded conversations, completion of numerous forms and entitlement to monetary compensation. Insurance companies are armed with well trained representatives to handle all related matters in the best interest of their company and often have in house attorneys to consult with whenever needed. It is in your best interest to protect yourself by hiring a personal injury attorney to represent your best interest and deal directly with the insurance company on your behalf.
Personal injury attorneys are retained on a contingency basis. This means that if your case does not result in a monetary recovery for you, then there is no legal fee. The only time you have to pay a legal fee is at the end of a case in which you have received a recovery. In that instance the legal fee in general, is the standard one third of the recovery. Therefore, you really have nothing to lose and everything to gain.
Do not be fooled by the tortfeasor insurance company that offers you a couple of thousand dollars to settle your case if you do not retain an attorney. This is usually done because they know you are likely to receive significantly more money if you hire an attorney, even after the legal fee is paid. The sooner you retain an attorney after a car accident, even if it seems only minor in nature, the better off you will be.
If you have questions regarding any type of accident case, please contact our office for your free consultation.
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construed as legal advice and in no way forms a lawyer/client relationship.
