When a person is injured in an accident, it can have serious physical, mental, and financial repercussions. After an accident, there can be extensive medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and damage to personal property. If a person was injured in an accident that was someone else’s fault, they should not be held responsible for the resulting costs. This is where a personal injury law firm in West Palm Beach, FL can help. There are several things that a lawyer can do for a victim that they shouldn’t or couldn’t do themselves.
Case Assessment
After an accident, the victim may not be sure whether or not they have a case. It takes someone with knowledge of personal injury law to look at all of the facts surrounding the case, and determine whether or not it is worth pursuing.
Negotiate with the Insurance Company
Immediately after an accident, the responsible party will likely call their insurance company. Once the insurance company gets the call, they will contact the victim to try to negotiate a settlement. It is not uncommon for the insurance company to contact the victim before they know the extent of their injuries. It is also not uncommon for the insurance company to offer a settlement that is much lower than what the victim deserves. When the victim hires a personal injury law firm in West Palm Beach, FL, they will have someone with knowledge of personal injury law to handle the negotiations for them.
Case Preparation and Representation
If the victim’s lawyer and the lawyer for the insurance company were unable to agree on a settlement amount, the case would need to go before a judge and jury to make the decision for them. In order for the victim to have the best chance possible of winning, a strong case would need to be prepared. After the case has been prepared, it would need to be presented to a judge and a jury. It takes someone with knowledge of personal injury law to present the strongest case possible.
If a person has been injured due to the negligence of another person, they should be compensated for their financial loss and their pain and suffering. For more information, contact Morris Laing Evans Brock & Kennedy Chartered.
