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September 23, 2014  |  By admin

When Should I Hire a Car Accident Attorney

Have you recently sustained personal injury in an automobile accident? Are you having trouble receiving compensation, or not sure how to proceed? You might consider enlisting the aid of a trained personal injury lawyer.

How To Decide To Hire a Car Accident Attorney

Not every incident requires legal council. When deciding if a New York car accident attorney is right for you, here are a few questions to consider.

First of all, is fault being contested? If not, your case might never reach the courtroom. If it is, however, a car accident attorney would be in your best interest, as you will be required to submit technical evidence to the jury, to establish fault.

Next, you might consider how much you have at stake. At what point is it worth going to court? A minor accident would probably cost less to repair than the legal expenses. If you have sustained substantial medical bills and lost income, however, it would be worthwhile to seek compensation.

The third question you might ask yourself is how seriously were you injured, and how long did it take you to recover? For minor injuries, as above, the legal expense and headache would probably be greater than the compensation. For life-threatening injuries that resulted in a great deal of suffering or amassed expenses, you’d be advised to seek legal council. A good rule of thumb is the larger the claim, the harder it is going to be contested. For serious incidents, a good car accident attorney is essential.

The next question is an obvious one, but entirely pertinent. Is your case going to court? If not, then you need read no further. If so, however, an experienced car accident lawyer who knows their way around a courtroom is an invaluable ally.

And finally, can you do it yourself? For smaller claims, spending a bit of time doing research will help you decide if a personal injury lawyer is right for you, and could potentially save you quite a bit of money. If you don’t have the time to devote to representing yourself, and learning the ins and outs of the legal system, a trained professional will ease your worries, and take care of everything.

These are just some preliminary questions, to get your wheels turning, to help you better decide for yourself if a car accident attorney is right for your case. If you still think that an attorney is the right route for you, here are a few advantages of a trained personal injury lawyer:

1. An attorney knows the law: The legal system is notoriously convoluted, and ever-changing. A good car accident attorney keeps up with the changing face of insurance and healthcare providers, as well as knowing the most recent legal precedents and the best ways to help you get a fair deal.

2. An attorney does the legwork for you: We all have busy lives. It’s hard enough to balance career, family, leisure, and health, without mitigating a lengthy and complicated legal battle. This is an attorney’s job, what they do, all day, every day. They will be better able to dedicate the requisite amount of time and attention your case requires, no matter how long the process takes.

3. An attorney advocates for you: We’ve all seen examples of a defendant representing themselves in the courtroom. The reality is much different, as it can be difficult to get a word in, in the courtroom, especially if you are not fluent in legal vernacular. A good car accident attorney speaks legal-ese like their mother tongue, and will guarantee that you will be heard. This is not restricted to the courtroom, also, as they will also be your representative with insurance companies, who are a notoriously reticent lot, and a liason with officials, securing the necessary legal documents and reports.

Have you been involved in a car accident in the greater New York area? Still not sure if a NYC car accident attorney is the best way to proceed with your case? Contact Pulvers, Pulvers, Thompson & Friedman today, or call (212) 355-8000.

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