Lawyers are trained to help with a variety of situations, but they typically aren’t thought of as being helpful with anything beyond pursuing or defending lawsuits. They have many other skills that can be used to help people with a variety of things, though. However, it would interest you to know that there are many things that personal injury lawyers can help you accomplish that have nothing to do with filing legal claims. Personal injury lawyers provide services to people who have been injured and need legal help. They might be able to assist you with the following:
Benefit from Specialized Knowledge
In nearly all cases, someone who is not a lawyer will have a much more difficult time with the legal system than someone that has a trained professional on their side. Lawyers from Davis, Saperstein & Salomon are trained specifically in how the legal system works and know all of the behaviors that can be required of them. For example, lawyers know what information will need to be included in a court filing and how to document and organize it so that it’s easy to read. They also know how to file the paperwork in the right court, which can be different for each state.
A lawyer knows what is required of them when filing legal claims, so they will handle all of the details that are necessary. You don’t need to worry about understanding complex legal documents or appearing in court because your lawyer will take care of everything. You can benefit from their specialized knowledge, which will make the entire process much easier for you. If your claim is rejected by an insurance company because of inadequate paperwork, a lawyer can handle any appeals that are necessary to get the claim paid out.
Investigate the Accident
When a car accident or any other type of accident occurs, it’s not always immediately clear who was at fault. When this is the case, you can use a lawyer to investigate what happened. Using evidence that they gather, like eyewitness testimony and vehicle damage reports, lawyers are able to determine who is legally responsible for your injuries. They might be able to recover damages from whoever was at fault for the accident on your behalf. If you need to know what happened and why certain things occurred in order for you to receive compensation from the responsible party, a lawyer can investigate this matter for you.
Negotiate with Insurance Companies
When you need to make a claim for damages, whether it be medical or property-related, you can use a lawyer to negotiate with the insurance company. When making your claim, the insurance company might initially offer you much less money than what they should legally payout to compensate you. They are betting that because of this low offer, you’ll simply take a payout and be happy with a small amount of money. In this case, a lawyer will help you get the maximum amount of compensation possible for your injuries.
Negotiating with insurance companies can take time because they are in no rush to pay out claims. Insurance company employees have been taught that their job is to negotiate each claim down to a minimal amount. They are not interested in paying out 100% of what they should pay for your damages, so you need to use the help of someone who can negotiate on your behalf.
Represent You in Court
When all else fails and negotiations with an insurance company fail, lawyers will represent you in court. When filing a claim, the insurance company might counter-sue you if they disagree with your claims. If this happens, they’ll request that the case be tried in court. You need to fight their accusations in court and a lawyer will be able to represent you and appear on your behalf.
Without representation from a lawyer, you can’t personally defend your claims against counter-suits. A lawyer will represent you in court before a judge so that the insurance company cannot deny your personal injury claim based on their disagreement with it. Lawyers are trained to handle legal matters in court as required, so it would be wise to use their help if you need to go to trial.
Personal injury lawyers can help with many different situations that come up when dealing with car accidents and other personal injuries. While it is not known when you may be in need of their services, they can help you with all four things described here and more. If your accident was due to someone else’s fault and they refuse to pay for the damages that they caused, contact a lawyer today.
