Personal injury lawyers are experienced with cases like yours and can tell you at the beginning whether it is worth pursuing legal action. If you are unlikely to win your case, you can avoid the time and expense of preparing for litigation.

Most personal injury lawyers work for a contingency fee, which means that if you do not win your case, you will not pay legal fees. You are, however, responsible for certain expenses not directly related to an attorney’s services, such as the fees doctors charge for reviewing your records or being interviewed.

Complicated legal procedures, confusing medical terms, and lots and lots of paperwork are common in personal injury cases. An experienced lawyer can work through the maze of paperwork necessary to resolve your claim so that you can get on with your life. When you meet with a lawyer, he or she will ask you to provide documents you have relating to your injury.

Our lawyers work with a team of investigators who have experience in specialized areas and will skillfully examine the technical aspects of your case. You can help the investigative team by providing important information about your injury.

Anger, pain, frustration, and fear may impact your ability to see the facts clearly. An attorney can be more objective about your case ensuring you do not make a rash decision. For example, you may be tempted to go for a quick payout, but your lawyer may advise you that it is in your best interest to wait for a more appropriate offer.

Lengthy and complicated trials are not always necessary to resolve a case. An experienced lawyer will know whether your case may be best worked out using alternative dispute resolution methods (ADR), thereby saving you time, money, and emotional energy. Common examples of ADR are mediation and arbitration.

An experienced personal injury lawyer can deal most effectively and quickly with the other side’s lawyer. This is particularly important during the fact-finding part of litigation when parties are required to exchange facts and documents.

Personal injury lawyers are used to working with insurance companies and will not be confused by their tactics or feel pressured to settle for an unsatisfactory amount.

Many personal injury cases are resolved by a negotiated settlement instead of trial. Generally, a settlement means the plaintiff will give up the right to sue in exchange for a payment from the defendant or an insurance company. A personal injury lawyer will negotiate a settlement on behalf of a client and try to resolve the case as early as possible.

If a trial is necessary, a personal injury lawyer can zealously represent you in Court and work toward achieving the best possible jury verdict in your favor. He or she will develop a legal strategy designed to help get you any and all compensation available for your injuries.