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Monday, May 28, 2012

How to Hire Injury Lawyers

By David McCollum


When a loved one or yourself sustains an injury as the result of somebody's fault and actions it seems rational that the person who caused the damage would offer to compensate you for your personal injury losses. It is widely believed by everyday Americans that most or all insurance companies and defendant drivers will do the right thing and offer fair compensation. Unfortunately, the reality is that most defendants and their insurers refuse to accept accountability for their actions. In fact, it has become common-place for insurance companies to blame the injury victims for their own injuries.

Insurance companies profit exclusively from paying as little as possible to injury victims. Insurance companies and the defense attorneys they hire know the law and have almost unlimited assets to fight claims even if they are perfectly legitimate. Those companies know that most everyday Americans and unrepresented injury victims are not knowledgeable about the full extents of their legal remedy and redress available to them.

Hiring a competent personal injury lawyer will give you access to the help you need to find out your legal rights. Hiring a reputable personal injury law firm helps you establish your case, especially when hired early in the accident process. Competent personal injury lawyers are especially skilled in negotiating with the insurance company, and, if required, will take your case to a jury trial. While non-lawyers are able to negotiate with the insurance company themselves, doing so without a complete legal understanding of their rights puts them at a distinctive disadvantage with the insurance company.

All insurance companies have the same objective -- to pay the lowest possible amount for valid claims. They will do anything within their power to sway the negotiations in their favor. They routinely take advantage of their superior understanding of the law over non-lawyers and use it to achieve the lowest possible settlement.

Experienced personal injury lawyers are invaluable in handling all types of insurance companies. They take into consideration all types of insurance available to clients, including their own insurance.

A good number of people do not comprehend that they may have under-insured motorist coverage (UIM). UIM is often said to be a "gap" coverage for the amount of what the liable driver has in insurance limits and what you have in insurance limits. For example, if you purchase $100,000.00 in UIM motorist coverage and the other driver has only $25,000.00 in insurance coverage your policy would pay up to an added $75,000.00 in coverage for your case. However, this may not always the case depending on your policy. You have to read carefully to know precisely what your policy affords to understand what you have and exactly how much coverage is available.

During discussions to negotiate insurance claims the insurers routinely attempt to acquire statements through confusing and vague questioning in an effort to harm your case should you ultimately decide to file suit. Experienced personal injury law firms will guide you through the procedure and help protect your rights.

A personal injury lawyer is in the best position to obtain a favorable settlement on your behalf. Often a client's judgment or settlement achieved with representation considerably exceeds what could have obtained on their own, even after attorney fees are deducted. Be Sure to contact experienced personal injury attorneys for help with your injury case.




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