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Personal injury lawyers provide their clients with legal support in recovering compensation for medical bills, lost income and future losses related to an accident. They work directly with insurance providers and the responsible party in order to reach an equitable agreement for a fair settlement.

Insurance companies have an advantage when it comes to saving money, so having an experienced attorney on your side is highly advantageous.

1. You’ve Been Injured

Settlement of your personal injury case could take months or years, as it requires time for investigation of injuries sustained and identification of who caused them – sometimes with the assistance of expert witnesses and forensic analysis.

Documenting the full extent of your injuries may not always be straightforward (time missed from work and expenses incurred). An experienced attorney will help level the playing field and gather comprehensive records.

If you were injured due to negligence of a government entity or public employee, special rules must be adhered to and cases have a shorter statute of limitation than usual. An experienced Queens personal injury lawyer will make sure your claim meets all necessary deadlines to avoid losing out on compensation. They’ll also investigate the incident to uncover evidence against those at fault and gather proof from police reports, eyewitness accounts, security footage footage, medical records etc.

2. You’re Having a Hard Time Dealing With Your Insurance Company

Insurance companies will do everything in their power to avoid paying injury victims the settlements that are theirs, especially if they know they do not have legal representation on their side. They assume victims will accept low offers without negotiation as they need money quickly for expenses that have accrued, making the negotiation more likely.

Personal injury lawyers provide an even playing field and negotiate better settlements on your behalf. In addition, they can detect bad faith insurance practices and take appropriate actions against them.

Insurance companies may ask you for a recorded statement regarding the accident and injuries suffered, however it’s important to remember that submitting any statements may be used against you in court proceedings. Your personal injury attorney should handle communications with the insurer so you don’t say anything that could compromise your claim.

3. You’re Having a Hard Time Dealing With the Defendant

As part of any personal injury suit, defendants can request that you undergo an examination by a physician selected by them. At Mirman, Markovits & Landau, our lawyers can prepare you for this examination so you know exactly what to expect during it.

Defense attorneys often hire private investigators to follow you around for the sole purpose of undermining your pain and suffering claims. For instance, these investigators could show on tape you walking from your wheelchair into a car.

Our attorneys possess the experience needed to counter these tactics and hold those responsible accountable for their actions. Furthermore, they can document your injuries according to strict legal guidelines while filing briefs and other documents within their designated deadlines – making the process much smoother for everyone involved. Finally, they also possess the expertise needed to serve notice on defendants so they cannot claim that they never received notice of a lawsuit being brought against them.

4. You’re Having a Hard Time Dealing With the Insurance Company

If you’re dealing with an insurance company on a serious injury claim or they are trying to take advantage of you by offering you an inadequate settlement, hiring an experienced personal injury lawyer may be essential. Insurance companies’ primary goal is reducing payouts as much as possible; their questions will often attempt to trap you into contradictory statements or admitting fault; only an experienced personal injury attorney can recognize these dirty tactics and turn them around into your favour quickly.

Be mindful of any short deadlines, such as 90 days for filing notice of claim against a government entity in New York. Even if your damages seem minor and do not justify hiring an attorney, it would still be wise to consult one just to be safe.