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If you were injured in an accident, or you lost a loved one due to an accident, and you feel someone else was responsible, you may have a strong personal injury case and may be able to receive compensation for your injury or loss. Contact us for a phone consultation and our lawyers can assess your case and recommend the best course of action.

We are available to discuss your matter by telephone, in person at our offices, or we can come to you. Home and hospital visits are available.

What happens at the initial consultation

Generally, you and the attorney will discuss the facts of your case to determine what, if any, legal rights you may have. If they attorney determines that you have a valid personal injury claim, and you decide to pursue, you may enter into a fee agreement with the firm. The fee agreement document will set out in writing the distributions of any settlement award or jury award.

What will the personal injury lawyer do for you?

Once you enter into a fee agreement with the firm, your lawyer will start the process of contacting the insurance companies of the parties involved in the accident. A lawyer has experience in gathering evidence and negotiating with insurance companies, and will obtain enough information to provide you with the best recourse. He knows how the game is played and will advise you on how much you can expect to get for your settlement. Knowing what your case is worth is essential to negotiating.

Your personal injury lawyer (and his/her firm) will do all the necessary work involved in gathering evidence for your case (obtaining medical records, doctor’s notes and narratives, police reports, etc.). You will have to sign releases to authorize your lawyer to obtain this kind of information, but that should be the extent of your involvement in gathering evidence.

Don’t try to negotiate with the insurance company on your own. These negotiations (typically with the insurance adjuster) can be tricky and if you don’t know how to play the negotiating game then you may receive substanially less compensatin that you deserve. Note that the adjuster is works for the insurance company and he will be trying to get you to take the lowest settlement possible. Your personal injury lawyer will have all the necessary expertise and experience in negotiating with the insurance companies, and he will not be intimidated by the adjuster.

Your Rights

Consulting a personal injury lawyer right away when you have been injured in an accident, have lost a loved one due to an accident or someone else’s negligence is imperative. The lawyer can provide you with a confidential evaluation so that you understand your rights after an accident. You must act quickly or you may lose those rights.