Things Your Injury Attorney Can Do For You (Other Than Get You Compensation)
If you are injured, and the injury was because of an accident that was caused by someone else’s negligence, you should go see a qualified personal injury attorney. You should see an attorney to see if you could get compensation for the losses you suffered because of the other party’s negligence, in an effort to “make you whole again” for what the accident and injury have cost you, both financially, as well as mentally and emotionally and in your quality of life.
But that’s not the only thing that a personal injury attorney can do for you. Yes, hiring a qualified injury attorney is about much more than just getting you compensation for your injuries. Here are some things that an attorney will do to help you after an accident, that, while may be related to your case, are additional benefits over and above compensation for your injuries.
Dealing With Insurance Companies
When you are in an accident, especially a car accident, there are a number of insurance companies that may be contacting you—both your own, as well as that of any liable defendants.
Additionally, these insurance companies may be contacting you about different coverages—no fault insurance, uninsured motorist coverage, or property damage coverage, to name a few.
Some may be asking you for documents, or statements. The whole thing can get very confusing, and you’re never really sure if that insurance company is there to help you—or to try to deny you whatever claims you may make later on down the road.
A good injury attorney can help you communicate with these insurance companies, interpret who they are, and what their motives are, and make sure you don’t inadvertently do or say something you shouldn’t.
Dealing With Property Damage
One of the damages you may sustain after an accident is damage to your vehicle. Yes, your property damage insurance covers you for this, regardless of who caused the accident. Still, a good injury attorney can help answer your questions when it comes to property damage, and can pressure the insurance company into moving quickly to compensate you for property damage.
Medical Bills and Expenses
Sometimes there are medical expenses that your insurance doesn’t cover. In an accident, you can get the other side to compensate you for these expenses—but usually, not until the case is settled or over. How do you pay for those doctors’ bills?
A good injury attorney can often help you work with your doctors office to see if they will hold your balance until the case resolves. This can keep creditors from hounding you, and can preserve your credit.
After your case is over your attorney may even be able to negotiate with doctors, to lower your outstanding medical bills—meaning, more of your settlement or verdict ends up in your pocket, not your physician’s.
Don’t wait to get a personal injury attorney. Ask us how we can help you. Call the Boston personal injury lawyers at The Law Office of Joseph Linnehan, Jr. today at 617-275-4200 for help after your car accident.
