When you should request a free legal consultation

1. You Are Hurt or Suffered a Serious Injury or Permanent Disability

If you were seriously injured in an accident or acquired a serious illness, you definitely need a lawyer. There is no room for chance when a lifetime of pain, suffering, and bills are on the line. At the very least, consulting with an injury attorney, which is free, is highly recommended. Furthermore, if you sustained an injury that is going to require long-term care or caused you a permanent disability, hiring a personal injury lawyer could be the only way to prevent serious, lifelong financial stress for you and your family.

2. You Aren’t Sure Who is At Fault

If you were involved in an accident and it is unclear who was at fault, you should definitely consult with an attorney. In situations like this, the other party’s insurance company will definitely try to blame you for damages. Talking to an attorney can help you protect your rights and defend you from counterclaims and cross-claims.

3. There Are Multiple Parties Involved

If you were injured in an accident that involved multiple parties, consulting with a personal injury lawyer will give you the best chance at not being stuck with the bill. Attorneys have the experience necessary to deal with multiple insurance companies at once and to help build a case that protects their client. In the case of multiple parties being at fault for your injury, a lawyer will also have the skills necessary to ensure that you get all the compensation you deserve without leaving money on the table.

4. The Insurance Company Denied or is Delaying Your Claim

Insurance companies know that 99% of people do not understand all the complicated laws and procedures that take place in a personal injury claim. Because of this, they will often use their advantage to flat out deny a person’s legitimate injury claim because they know you can do nothing about it. Insurance companies know that 99% of people do not understand all the complicated laws and procedures that take place in a personal injury claim. Because of this, they will often use their advantage to flat out deny a person’s legitimate injury claim because they know you can do nothing about it.

5. An Injury Lawyer is Paid Only When The Case Settles

A personal injury attorney gets paid by winning money for their client through a personal injury lawsuit. This money comes from either an out of court settlement or from what a jury awards the plaintiff if the case goes to court. Injury attorneys do not charge their clients any upfront fees or costs, nor do they charge on an hourly basis. Instead, they charge based on what is known as a contingency fee. This means that the fee the client will pay for the attorney’s services is contingent on the outcome of the case. The amount that the client pays depends on a couple factors explained below, but it should be noted that the client only pays the attorney if the case is successful and the attorney recovers money for the client.