Three Reasons to Work with a Personal Injury Lawyer

Many people are skeptical of lawyers in general, but they might be even more skeptical of personal injury lawyers. You might believe that anything a lawyer can do, you can do better. You might think that because it’s your case, you will care more about getting the compensation you need, and you will get more funds because of it.

Don’t discount expertise and experience. There are many ways an injury lawyer can help you that you might not have considered. Injury lawyers from our firm are extremely knowledgeable in personal injury law. They also know a lot about how to prove fault for an accident, and they understand how to secure the maximum settlement from an injury case.

Top Three Reasons to Hire a Personal Injury Lawyer at Our Firm

Below are some of the top reasons to consider hiring a personal injury lawyer for help with your case.

Understanding Which Laws Apply to Your Case

One thing that your lawyer has that you may not have is legal knowledge. Different laws affect your personal injury claim and your attorney will know which ones apply and to what degree.

For instance, if you’re injured in a vehicle crash, the car accident laws in Illinois will affect your case. If a medical professional injures you, medical malpractice laws will play a role in your case. You might not have all the legal knowledge needed to prove and win your case.

Proving Fault

Personal injury lawyers handle accident cases every day, so we know how to find the evidence needed to prove a case. We see things that you might not see, and we know how to gather the information necessary to put together a strong case.

For instance, if you’ve been hurt in a auto wreck, you might not think to examine your vehicle’s brakes or tires to see if defective parts caused your wreck.

Negotiating with Insurers

Another reason to hire a lawyer for help with your injury case is to take advantage of the negotiation skills your lawyer uses every day.

Insurers can be tricky, and they don’t want to pay out on injury claims. They may try to use your lack of knowledge of personal injury claims in an attempt to lower your claim’s value. They might even deny your claim altogether in the hopes that you won’t know how to react.

Reach Out to a Personal Injury Attorney Today

These are just a few top reasons to hire an attorney to assist you in winning your case and securing the compensation you need for your injuries and losses. There are other reasons to hire a lawyer, too. Your attorney can walk you through the claim process, assist you in calculating your damages, and fight for you in court, if necessary.

For help with your injury case, or to speak with an attorney about your case during a free evaluation, contact our firm. You can reach us through the online form below, or call Mahoney & Mahoney, LLC directly at 815-656-4600.