When you’ve been in a car accident, the short-term effects of your injuries are often just the beginning: some afflictions require ongoing medical treatment that can quickly become overwhelmingly expensive. That’s why finding a good personal injury attorney is key—and where the firm of MacVean, Lewis, Sherwin & McDermott, P.C. can help. They handle everything from corporate law to employment law to criminal law, and they know how to mount a case that demands attention and gets results.

How can an attorney help you pursue compensation for a car accident? Presenting a claim requires the consolidation of evidence, from medical bills and doctors’ statements to eyewitness testimonies. A lawyer can make sure all your necessary paperwork is in order and that no details are omitted and no stones are left unturned. He or she can also compile police reports and visual evidence of the circumstances of your accident (such as photos, etc.). In addition to the consolidation and compilation of evidence, a lawyer can also translate complicated “claim-speak” and legalese for you. That way you’ll actually be able to understand what the legal process you’re pursuing entails.

When an insurance company knows you have an attorney working on your behalf, they tend to stay in line and do everything by the books. Though most people are honest, instances of companies trying to scam claimants—or pay them less than they’re owed—are common. A savvy lawyer will effectively eliminate any possibility of that happening.

In any case, the sooner you initiate legal action and get your financial situation straightened out, the sooner you can start focusing on what’s really important—making a full recovery. To find out more, contact MacVean, Lewis, Sherwin & McDermott, P.C. at (845) 343-3000. Reach out today!