Personal Injury Case
When you’ve been injured due to someone else’s negligence, choosing the right attorney can make all the difference. However, not all attorneys are made equal, and experience can play a much larger role than most people realize. In this blog we will be discussing five reasons why experience is the most important attribute for a personal injury lawyer, and how it can directly impact your case.
1. Filing a Personal Injury Claim is Not an Easy Process
Filing a personal injury claim can be an extremely complex process, with an incredible amount of work behind the scenes. An experienced injury attorney is intimately familiar with the steps of a personal injury claim and understands how to navigate through them in a way that will guarantee maximum possible compensation for his/her client in an efficient manner.
An experienced attorney also has a good understanding of when to file a lawsuit. This is an extremely important step in any personal injury case as filing a lawsuit too early may result in leaving important evidence or medical treatment incomplete, devaluing the case. Whereas filing a lawsuit too late can jeopardize the ability to receive compensation entirely as there are certain time constraints that must be met in every personal injury case.
2. Insurance Companies Are Never on Your Side
Insurance companies are working around the clock using an abundance of different tactics to devalue, delay, or deny your claim. They employ trained adjusters and legal teams who are skilled in reducing claim values, disputing liability, and pressuring claimants into accepting low settlements. However, an experienced attorney understands the insurance playbook, how to counter their tactics, and protect the rights of the client. An experienced attorney also has the ability to strongly negotiate against the insurance companies and eliminate the tricks that insurance companies play giving the client a true understanding of what is going on in their case.
3. Accurate Case Valuation
Another extremely important skill for any experienced personal injury attorney is the ability to accurately value the claim of his or her client based on damages. This is extremely important as it directly impacts the amount of compensation the client receives.
If an attorney undervalues a claim, the client may not recover enough to cover medical bills, lost income, future care, or the pain and suffering that they endured as a result of the accident. If an attorney overestimates the value of a claim, it may delay the settlement or lead to a rejected claim.
A lawyer with ample experience has strong valuation skills, ensuring that the claim reflects the true impact of the injury, increasing the chances of a fair, efficient, and successful resolution and leading his/her client in the right direction as to when to accept or reject settlement offers made by the insurance company.
4. You Need an Attorney that is Prepared to go to Trial
Having an attorney that is experienced in a trial setting is crucial in a personal injury case. Insurance companies are aware of the attorneys that are willing to fight in trial and the ones that are always looking to settle quickly because they are incapable in the courtroom. Having an attorney with experience and a strong track record puts more pressure on the insurance companies to settle for a fair amount as they know that the attorney is willing to take the case to trial.
If a trial is necessary, an attorney’s courtroom skill can make all the difference in proving liability and getting the highest amount of compensation possible for his/her client.
5. Track Record Matters
One of the most if not the most important aspects to a personal injury attorney is their track record and respect around the legal community. A strong track record symbolizes credibility, competence, and trustworthiness.
Also, as mentioned above, insurance companies, judges, and opposing counsel tend to give much better settlement offers to experienced, respected attorneys as well as take them much more seriously in a court setting.
An attorney with extensive experience and a proven track record will also most likely have connections all around the legal world that can be crucial in getting maximum compensation for clients.
Get David Get Paid
When it comes to personal injury cases, experience isn’t just helpful, it’s essential in order to be successful. If you or anyone you know has been injured due to someone else’s negligence, call the experienced team of injury lawyers at Femminineo Law. With over 100 years of combined experience specializing in injury, we can guarantee that we will get the most compensation possible as quickly and efficiently as possible so that you can focus on your recovery. After an accident, you have only one opportunity to pursue the compensation you deserve, choose an attorney with experience, choose an attorney you can trust. Call us today at 855-65-CRASH or visit our website at getdavidgetpaid.com.
