After an injury caused by someone else's malicious or negligent behavior, you should consider hiring an attorney to file a personal injury case. The right counsel could win you compensation for your medical bills and pain and suffering. However, many people are reluctant to undertake a lawsuit because they misunderstand the process. Below are some of the most common myths that surround the subject.

3 Common Misconceptions About Personal Injury Law

1. The Cases Are Long & Grueling

While you may naturally be concerned about a drawn-out affair, in most cases, the claim never reaches the trial stage. When you hire a skilled attorney to negotiate with the defendant for compensation, you can often receive satisfaction within a matter of weeks or months without ever seeing a courtroom. However, cases that do go to trial can take a year or more to complete.

2. You Need Money to Hire an Attorney

Most personal injury attorneys work on a contingency basis. This means they do not get paid unless you do. They take a percentage of any settlement amount they negotiate or judgment amount they win at trial. Thus, you can seek skilled legal representation even if you don't have savings.

3. You Don't Need to Sue if You Have Insurance

Even the best, most trustworthy insurance companies are in business to make a profit. They will, therefore, do all they can to minimize their costs. You may not receive full recompense for all your medical or repair bills if you don’t have an attorney pursue your case. Moreover, your insurer doesn't compensate you for the pain and suffering you endured.

Finally, if insurance is your only solution, you have no opportunity to inflict punitive damages on the defendant if they knowingly engaged in harmful behavior. They may, therefore, continue to behave that way in the future.

If you need representation from an expert in personal injury law, contact Ely, Bettini, Ulman, Rosenblatt, & Ozer, Attorneys at Law in Phoenix, AZ. They serve Maricopa county and the surrounding areas and have earned more than $100 million in recovery amounts for clients. They specialize in slip and fall, semi-truck, and car accident suits. Visit their website to read answers to frequently asked questions. Call (800) 303-2144 to schedule an attorney consultation.