When individuals, businesses, or government organizations fail to take appropriate measures to safeguard the safety and well-being of those around them, the results can be physically and financially devastating, potentially impacting the rest of your life. If you've suffered damages as a result of someone else's carelessness, the law provides the opportunity to collect compensation, but the process of collecting damages can be complex and difficult. Fortunately, a skilled personal injury attorney can guide you through the system and ensure that justice is achieved.

5 Reasons to Hire a Personal Injury Attorney

1. They Will Accurately Value Your Claim

To reach a fair settlement, the insurance company needs to know the full extent of your damages. A good personal injury lawyer will have the expertise to calculate the value of your case, including non-economic damages such as pain and suffering that can be difficult to quantify.

2. Insurers Often Make Low Settlement Offers

Insurance companies are motivated to offer you the lowest amount possible, and will often refuse to negotiate with victims who aren't represented by an injury attorney. As an advocate for your interests, your lawyer will negotiate with insurers on your behalf, often resulting in a higher final settlement.

3. They Have Access to Professional Resources

In many cases, injury attorneys must conduct further investigations to prove liability for your claim. Drawing upon extensive experience and a broad array of resources, they may have to reconstruct accidents, demonstrate that responsible parties were aware of a risk to others, or uncover evidence that a manufacturer failed to properly test their products.

4. They Handle the Details for You

Many accident victims accept insufficient offers or abandon their claims entirely simply out of exhaustion. Having a personal injury attorney allows you to concentrate on your recovery while they pursue your case, complete paperwork, and manage all of the details.

5. There Is No Risk

Most personal injury attorneys work on a contingency basis, meaning they won't collect a fee unless they succeed in achieving a fair settlement offer. This means they are motivated to help you achieve the settlement offer you deserve.

Since 1946, the trial attorneys at Doster, Post, Foushee, Post & Patton, P.A., have helped personal injury victims throughout the Sanford, NC, area get the financial relief they deserve. Visit their website to learn more about their reputation for highly effective representation, or call (919) 775-5616 for your initial consultation today.