When you’ve been injured due to someone else’s negligence, the responsible party’s insurer might reach out with an offer and may even sound sympathetic. While you’re free to negotiate with the insurance company on your own, it’s important to remember that they have teams of legal professionals dedicated to ensuring you receive as little as possible for your losses. In fact, your personal injury lawyer may be the only person in the process advocating for your interests and protecting your rights.

Why You Need a Personal Injury Lawyer

Calculating the Amount of Your Damages

An insurance settlement should compensate you for all of your losses, including future medical treatment and lost wages. If you suffered extensive injuries requiring long-term care, calculating the costs of all your medical bills can become extremely difficult. Personal injury lawyers have the legal understanding and experience to calculate a fair settlement that ensures you won’t have to bear the financial burden alone.

Establishing Liability

Insurance companies will often dispute liability for an accident, or at least try to claim that you were partially at fault for your own accident. Fortunately, personal injury lawyers have wide networks of investigators, expert witnesses, and other resources most victims don’t have access to.

Negotiating With Insurers

Insurance companies know that courtroom litigation is time-consuming and expensive, so they’re more likely to negotiate with an attorney than the victims themselves. Experienced personal injury lawyers also understand the tactics insurers use to reduce settlement amounts. Their negotiating skills often result in a substantially higher award than you would have received otherwise, even after your attorney’s fees are deducted.

If you’ve been hurt in an auto accident or injured on someone else’s property, the legal team at Henry & Williams P.C. will strive to protect your interests through every step of the process. Their personal injury lawyers have over 60 years of experience fighting for the rights of accident victims throughout south-central Missouri, providing a level of service that will exceed all your expectations. Visit their website for more on their personal injury services or call (417) 256-8133 to request a free, no-obligation consultation.