How to Find a Lawyer
Many people decide to meet a personal injury attorney after being involved in an accident because they find that hiring an experienced car accident attorney can be beneficial to their personal injury case. Personal injury lawyers have experience negotiating with the insurance companies, reviewing complex medical records, and assessing relevant case law that could be useful to your claim.
Additionally, hiring a lawyer to handle the personal injury claim may relieve some of an injured person’s stress after a traumatic event like a car accident, giving him or her time and energy to focus on getting back to health. Moreover, personal injury attorneys have experience working with local medical providers and can recommend treatment facilities in your area.
It is always important to remember that the insurance company you are up against will employ every tactic they can to ensure that you get less money. Consider hiring a personal injury lawyer who will work to get you the compensation you deserve.
If you have been injured in an accident, your main focus will likely be on finding and securing appropriate medical care for your injuries. However, time is of the essence after your car accident, and you should consider the importance of pursuing a claim for damages against the at-fault party for your injuries.
Depending on how comfortable you are with the claims process (most people overestimate their abilities) it may be a good idea to meet a personal injury attorney regarding your case and your injuries.
Many, if not most, personal injury lawyers offer free, no-obligation consultations to discuss your potential claim. Take advantage of this fact and use these consultations to gather as much information as you can about the personal injury process and about each lawyer’s practice.
To find potential personal injury attorneys in your area, feel free to use our Lawyer Locator tool. Also, do your research on the Internet, as many lawyers have informative websites for their practice as well as ways to reach out and ask them questions online. If any one of your friends or family members has been involved in an accident, ask them if they chose to hire an attorney and get their feedback on the attorney they chose.
Another great option is to call the North Carolina Bar Association’s Lawyer Referral Service, which should be able to connect you to an experienced personal injury lawyer in your area. This service can be reached at (800) 662-7660.
If you receive mailing advertisements from lawyers, read through the material that they send and consider calling each firm for more information about the practice. It is a good idea to meet with several lawyers to find the law firm that is the right fit for you and your case.
Contact our Durham attorneys today at (919) 887-7892 Or fill out our online form.