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The Benefits of Hiring an Injury Lawyer

The Benefits of Hiring an Injury Lawyer Hiring an injury attorney provides peace of mind by obtaining a professional with knowledge of the laws and procedures applicable to injury claims 9 Benefits of Hiring an Injury Lawyer 1 , Guidance to navigate the complex personal injury and insurance laws and procedures Evaluation and determination of the insurance benefits available to the injured client in order to maximize the available insurance for the client's greatest benefits to minimize the impact suffered by the accident 3 Knowledge of medical providers to provide recommendations concerning physicians and treatment providers who can best assist the injured client recover from their injuries + 4 Attorney manages all bills incurred as a result of the accident to ensure payment by the applicable insurance and prevent bills being sent to a collection agency and damaging an client's credit Handling the stress of the extensive time, hassles and numerous communications required following an injury accident. Once represented by an attorney, insurance companies are no longer permitted to contact the injured party. Instead all communications must go through the attorney. The sooner an attorney is obtained, the sooner it is that the client does not have to deal with those hassles Lawyer Insurance Company's Person 9. Ability to obtain fair compensation in negotiations with an insurance company. This comes from experience and knowledge concerning value of claim and the insurance companies and adjusters with whom the claim is negotiated as well as having a well- deserved reputation for filing a lawsuit and litigating the claim in the courts if fair compensation is not offered by the insurance company Experience to file and manage a lawsuit if necessary (and lawsuits are required more often now in my experience due to lower offers from insurance companies) Knowledge and experience in negotiating outstanding liens or medical bills arising from the injury producing accident. There are two factors that determine the 8 咱 amount an injured client receives from a settlement or judgment (1) The amount received in the settlement/judgment (2) The amount of that judgment that must be paid to satisfy outstanding liens and medical bills The role of the attorney is to negotiate both ends of that settlement; with a goal of maximizing the recovery, while minimizing the amount paid in satisfaction of liens and outstanding bills 9) The costs associated with the claim (i.e. the cost of obtaining medical records, the cost of an expert to evaluate the accident or client's injuries, filing fees, service fees, court reporter fees) are advanced by the attorney, so the client does not have to pay the costs prior to obtaining a recovery Process of Choosing an Injury Lawyer Seek a recommendation from friends, family members, or acquaintances in the legal community Research local attorneys on the internet 1 000 2 Schedule an initial consultation Ask the right questions to get a feel for a good fit 3 What is your educational/professional background What do you specialize in What would be our plan of attack What does the fee structure look like 4 Determine which lawyer is a good fit and hire Sources http://www.dmv.org/insurance/benefits-of-hiring-a-personal-injury-attorney.php#Knowledge-of-Personal-Injury-Laws http://www.expertlaw.com/library/personal_injury/injury_lawyer.html#Q1 The Law Office of Gregory E. Price. P.S. www.priceinjurylaw.com IllI 5

The Benefits of Hiring an Injury Lawyer

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Hiring an injury attorney provides peace of mind by obtaining a professional with knowledge of the laws and procedures applicable to injury claims.

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