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Posted by Smiley & Smiley on Sep 19, 2019 9:08:47 AM

 

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Minor or severe accidents can happen anywhere. They could happen driving down the freeway or walking in to work. If an accident happens to you, you might begin to consider retaining the services of a lawyer. This is especially the case if the accident has resulted in injuries.

The truth is that it takes expertise to understand how to properly communicate with an insurance company. They can be notoriously tightfisted when deciding on fair compensation. This can make them difficult to work with and it can make it difficult for you to receive justice.

But could hiring a lawyer be potentially excessive? You may think that if your injuries are minor, there's no need for a personal injury lawyer. Minor injuries should mean a clear-cut case, right? Unfortunately, this isn't always the case. Let's examine why.

You Have to Prove Your Injuries

It is up to you to prove that your injuries resulted from the accident you incurred. A lawyer can help you do this by retaining the help of an expert witness. Otherwise, it will be up to you to find an expert and pay for their testimony.

The truth is that it might be especially difficult to prove your minor injuries resulted from your accident. The insurance company's goal is to certainly prove otherwise. They will utilize legal counsel to attempt to do so.  

A Minor Injury Can Still Be a Big Headache

Your injury may appear to be minor initially but might actually be more of a problem than you realized. This can cause individuals to not pursue a claim only to realize that they have surprise medical expenses or must miss work later down the line. A lawyer can help you get the proper treatment so you can determine if that minor injury is really so minor after all.  

Your Chances of a Fair Payout Increase With a Lawyer

Studies show that your chances of a higher payout increase when you hire a lawyer. Therefore, a lawyer can be indispensable when it comes to getting fair compensation for your injury.

In all, the reasons to hire a lawyer for an accident that resulted in a minor injury are similar to the reasons to hire an attorney for a severe one. The truth is that it can be even more imperative, as proving the extent of your injury and its resulting consequences can be even more difficult.

Thus, it would be wise to retain the help of a personal injury lawyer if you have been injured as the result of an accident.

Sources

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/when-should-you-hire-an-attorney_b_5825f2c5e4b02b1f5257a079

https://www.alllaw.com/articles/nolo/personal-injury/handle-your-own-claim-hire-lawyer.html

https://www.dolmanlaw.com/hire-car-accident-lawyer/

https://www.dolmanlaw.com/hire-personal-injury-lawyer/

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