{"id":2532,"date":"2019-12-09T15:36:13","date_gmt":"2019-12-09T15:36:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.chblawfirm.com\/blog\/?p=2532"},"modified":"2024-10-30T21:19:07","modified_gmt":"2024-10-30T21:19:07","slug":"do-i-need-to-hire-a-personal-injury-lawyer-for-my-accident-claim","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.chblawfirm.com\/blog\/do-i-need-to-hire-a-personal-injury-lawyer-for-my-accident-claim\/","title":{"rendered":"Do I Need to Hire a Personal Injury Lawyer for My Accident Claim?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Although it is not required by law to hire a personal\ninjury lawyer to represent an accident claim, in almost all cases, it is the\nbest choice. Continue reading to learn why it is important to retain a seasoned\nattorney after being injured in an accident that was not your fault.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Always Hire an Attorney<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

When it comes to obtaining the best possible outcome\nfor your accident claim, the most effective course of action, both practically\nand financially, is to hire a personal injury lawyer. We have the knowledge,\nresources, and experience to fully comprehend the law surrounding your case\nwhich in turn helps protect your right to a full and fair settlement  or\nverdict. You may be entitled to certain compensation to cover your damages and\nlosses that result from your accident and injuries, including medical expenses,\nhospital bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Consequences of Having No Lawyer <\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Representing yourself in a personal injury case is\nreferred to as \u201cpro se\u201d in most states. This legal route is extremely risky\nbecause, in most cases, it usually costs plaintiffs more money in the long run\nand renders less of a settlement. The only time it might be acceptable to\nrepresent yourself in a personal injury claim would be if the case was worth a\nvery low amount and the plaintiff filed suit in small claims court.\n However, numerous personal injury lawsuits are high-value claims, making\nthis possibility a very rare one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Get an Attorney With Injury Experience<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Not only should you not enter a personal injury claim without a lawyer representing your best interests, you do not want to hire simply any general practice lawyer. It is vital to hire an attorney who focuses solely on accident law to get the best possible outcome for your settlement. After all, you wouldn\u2019t go to your family doctor to have them do surgery, you would go see a doctor who is a surgeon. The same principle applies when it comes time to hiring a legal professional. Be sure to choose a personal injury lawyer who has experience representing victims that were injured in the same type of accident you were injured in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Defendant\u2019s Insurance Companies Have Attorneys<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

The insurance company for the at-fault driver will\nhave an attorney, usually an in-house attorney, that works directly for the\ninsurance company and who is paid by the insurance company to defend the\nat-fault driver.  In bigger cases, an attorney is brought in immediately\nafter the at-fault driver calls their insurance company to advise them of the\ncollision or incident.  Because the defendant\u2019s insurance company has an\nattorney working on the case from day one, so should you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Get a Free Initial Consultation With a Trusted Indianapolis Accident Lawyer<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Law Office of Craven, Hoover, and Blazek P.C. provides prompt, personalized, and responsive legal services for victims injured in Indianapolis, Indiana. Contact our law office today at 317-881-2700<\/strong> and schedule a free initial consultation with a practiced Indianapolis injury attorney<\/a> to find out if your injuries entitle you to legal compensation.  We represent injured people throughout the State of Indiana.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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