Is Hiring a Personal Injury Attorney Worth It?

Bridgeport CT

11 March, 2021

2:30 PM

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Bridgeport, CT Personal Injury Lawyer When to Get an Attorney after a Car AccidentYou’ve Sustained Serious InjuriesSerious injuries include broken bones, neck and back injuries, brain trauma, and any injury requiring hospitalization. Even serious injuries can be slow to present with symptoms, which allows them time to develop into something even more serious and more difficult to treat. Often, insurance companies will attempt to contact an injured victim and try to settle for very little as quickly as they can.  It’s critical to give yourself time to fully consider the scope of your injuries and how those injuries not only affect your expenses now but also how those injuries could affect your quality of life later and future wages. You may be thinking of current or recent medical bills but you may also be eligible to recover compensation to help pay for your damages, including: Medical costs and future medical expensesLost work wages and future lost earningsPain and sufferingMental anguish and emotional injuriesLoss of quality / enjoyment of life. Your Loved One Died as a Result of the AccidentA wrongful death claim can arise after situations in which a victim who would otherwise have a valid personal injury claim is killed as a result of the defendant's wrongful action. If the claim can’t be resolved, the claim can result in a lawsuit. Damages in a wrongful death claim—categories of losses for which a survivor might be able to receive compensation—include: the deceased person's pre-death "pain and suffering" (this is often called a "survival" claim).the medical treatment costs that the deceased victim incurred as a result of the injury prior to deathfuneral and burial costsloss of the deceased person's expected incomeloss of any inheritance as a result of the deathvalue of the services that the deceased would have providedloss of care, guidance, and nurturing that the deceased would have providedloss of love and companionship, andloss of consortium.The Other Driver Was Negligent or At-FaultIn some cases, such as a drunk driving accident, it can be easily established that the act of criminal negligence is what caused the accident and the person who should be held liable for the damages. There are instances, however, when the negligent acts of another are not quite as black and white, yet the responsible party still should be held accountable. Negligence can also include speeding, failing to obey traffic signals or signs, fatigued driving and distracted driving. Other Parties Are Involved in the AccidentIn some cases, third parties may also be involved in a claim, making it more complex. If you were involved in an accident involving a work vehicle (yours or the other drivers), the business owner of that work vehicle may be partially responsible. Other examples include multi-vehicle car accidents, truck accidents, pedestrian accidents, or ridesharing accidents.  Low Settlement Offers from the Insurance CompanyIt isn’t unusual for an accident victim to be unhappy with the amount offered by an insurance company. Insurance companies are in business to maximize their profits and minimize claims. If you have been injured in an accident, in many cases, a personal injury attorney can negotiate with the insurer to get a more reasonable settlement for your injuries. If your case falls into one of these areas, getting a car accident attorney can help increase the value of any claim substantially. An attorney can advise you on your options and will fully investigate all angles of liability around the car accident. Without an attorney, insurance companies know that they will face much higher charges the moment one of their clients hire a lawyer, so they will remain persistent and try to secure a settlement.  Brandon J. Broderick, Attorney At Law 800 3rd Ave 28th Floor, New York, NY 10022 (646) 494-0889 BrandonJBroderick.com