After suffering an injury due to someone else's negligence, the prospect of filing a lawsuit can seem overwhelming. Unfortunately, many accident victims surrender their rights and accept the insurance company’s initial claim, which may not even cover all their medical expenses. Hiring a skilled personal injury attorney is the best way to ensure you’re fairly compensated for your losses and the liable party is held accountable. Here’s a closer look at why it’s the right choice.

4 Reasons to Hire a Personal Injury Attorney

1. Assessment of Losses

In order to be fair, a personal injury settlement should cover all of your losses, including your non-monetary damages and the cost of future medical treatment. Experienced personal injury lawyers understand how to calculate a fair settlement amount and compel insurance companies to make a reasonable offer.

2. Claim Investigation

In some cases, liability for an accident may not be clear, especially if the other side tries to shift the blame to you. A strong attorney has access to investigators, expert witnesses, and other resources they will use to prove your version of events.

3. Contingency Fees

Unlike in other practice areas, personal injury attorneys typically work on a contingency basis, which means you don’t have to front the money to hire your attorney.  A contingency fee arrangement means the attorney only gets paid if he is successful in getting compensation for you.  They take their fee out of your eventual award. This arrangement makes high-quality representation available to everyone, regardless of your financial resources.

4. Ability to File Lawsuits

If the insurance company adjuster fails to make a fair settlement offer, you may have no choice but to ask a jury to decide the value of your case in court. The best personal injury attorneys are skilled litigators who know how to collect evidence, present a compelling case, and counteract strategies insurance companies use to avoid responsibility.

If you’ve been injured through no fault of your own, the legal team at the Law Offices of Adrian L. Falgione, LLC is prepared to fight for your rights. They’ve been serving accident victims throughout the South Carolina Midlands since 1989, building an impressive track record of success in even the most difficult cases. Visit their website to find out how they can help after an accident and call (803) 957-6543 to consult with an accomplished personal injury attorney.