If you or a loved one has been injured, or you have lost a loved one due to the fault of another person, company, government agency or corporate entity, you may be interested in filing a personal injury or wrongful death claim. To be successful and recover money, you need to prove that another’s negligent, reckless or intentional act was the cause of the incident that resulted in injury or death to you or your loved one harm. You also need to be prepared to prove the amount of your damages, and how much money you should recover. This sometimes involves talking to independent doctors and other expert witnesses, taking depositions, issuing subpoenas, and conducting intense discovery with the opposition. Find out why you should always enlist the help of a personal injury lawyer to improve your odds of a successful claim.

3 Benefits of Hiring a Personal Injury Lawyer

1. Knowledge of What Your Claim Is Worth

 Without the insights of a personal injury lawyer, it can be hard to even be sure what your claim might be worth. An experienced law firm will be able to predict and demand the full amount of all the different types of damages you can request. This includes not only payment of medical expenses, but also lost wages or income, compensation for pain and suffering, loss of the companionship and enhanced quality of life from your loved one, emotional distress, and replacement or repair cost for your vehicle or other property.

2. Experience Building a Case

Whether you have a small accident that causes inconvenience, or if you have a more unfortunate and devastating event, personal injury claims need an incredible amount of compelling evidence to succeed. This could involve interviewing witnesses, visiting the accident scene, examining police records, reviewing security camera footage, reviewing medical bills, obtaining medical records and x-rays, and soliciting testimony from doctors. An experienced law firm can help you collect the best evidence. They can help you utilize the evidence to your advantage, and ultimately maximize the amount of money you recover.

3. Excellent Negotiation and Trial Skills

Attorneys argue for a living. Your legal counsel will represent you in settlement negotiations with tough insurance companies and other lawyers – where their years of negotiation skills will come in handy. If your case goes on to trial, they will also have the confidence to represent you in front of a judge and jury.

It is difficult to take on your personal injury or wrongful death claim by yourself.  Looney, Looney & Chadwell PLLC is celebrating over 80 of service since the founding by the original partners in 1937. You can read a history of the firm here: www.looneychadwell.com/about-us.  Looney, Looney & Chadwell PLLC offers a comprehensive array of legal services at reasonable rates – and their team is able to offer representation in all Tennessee state and federal courts. Visit their website for a breakdown of their practice areas, learn about their history, and to be introduced to the attorneys at the firm. You can request a free consultation by emailing info@looneychadwell.com. To talk to a personal injury lawyer, call (931) 484-7569 and press “1”. If someone is not immediately available, we will get back with you shortly to discuss your case. We can help you.