Do I Need a Lawyer After a Car Accident?
The Short Answer
If you were injured in a car accident that wasn’t your fault, yes. You should talk to a personal injury attorney. Here’s why.
Insurance Companies Are Not on Your Side
The other driver’s insurance company has one goal: minimize what they pay you. They’ll call you quickly, sound friendly and concerned, and try to get you to settle fast, before you know the full extent of your injuries.
An experienced attorney knows their tactics and protects you from settling too early or too low.
When You Definitely Need a Lawyer
You should strongly consider hiring a personal injury attorney if:
- You were injured and needed medical treatment
- You missed work due to your injuries
- The other driver’s insurance is disputing fault
- You’re being pressured to give a recorded statement
- The insurance company made a lowball offer
- Your injuries are ongoing or may require future treatment
- Multiple parties were involved in the accident
When You Might Not Need a Lawyer
If the accident was truly minor, no injuries, just cosmetic vehicle damage, you may be able to handle the property damage claim on your own. But if there’s any injury involved, even something that seems minor like neck stiffness, it’s worth getting a consultation.
What a Lawyer Does for You
A personal injury attorney handles:
- All communication with insurance companies
- Gathering evidence and building your case
- Coordinating your medical treatment
- Calculating the full value of your claim
- Negotiating for maximum compensation
- Filing a lawsuit if the insurance company won’t pay fairly
Free Consultation, No Risk
At Johnson Injury Law, your initial consultation is free. We work on contingency, so you pay nothing unless we win. There’s no risk in finding out whether you have a case.
Call (714) 656-2400 or visit our contact page to get started.