If you or somebody you care about has been injured due to the careless or negligent actions of someone else, you may be wondering how to secure compensation for what has happened. Perhaps there is insurance available to help cover your expenses. However, you may need to file a personal injury lawsuit against the at-fault party. In most personal injury cases, having an attorney by your side will greatly increase your chance of obtaining maximum compensation for damages. At Walkup, Melodia, Kelly & Schoenberger, our Marin County personal injury lawyers want to discuss how an attorney will help in these cases.
1. Understanding the Legal Process
Personal injury cases can quickly become confusing and lead to victims being lost in the realm of legal jargon, motions, depositions, and more. Your Marin County personal injury lawyer will have the legal experience and knowledge necessary to handle every aspect of the case. This includes understanding how to properly complete all forms, knowing applicable statute of limitations, and being able to handle tough negotiations or courtroom settings.
2. Dealing With the Insurance Carriers
Insurance carriers have one goal in mind – paying as little as possible in any settlement. Insurance claims adjusters are trained negotiators. They are aggressive and often use unfair tactics. Most personal injury victims are not experts in these matters, but insurance companies will think twice about their tactics when they are dealing with a skilled personal injury attorney in Marin County.
3. Securing a Higher Compensation Amount
Working with a skilled personal injury attorney is the best way to ensure that you receive a higher compensation amount for your injuries. Your lawyer will pursue every avenue available for you to receive financial compensation. Research indicates that injury victims who have legal representation typically obtain larger financial settlements through insurance claims and court judgments than those without an attorney. This is even the case after attorney fees are factored in.
4. Reducing Stress
A personal injury victim needs to be focused on recovering and being with their family, not dealing with aggressive insurance carriers or worrying about a trial. When an attorney takes your case, they will handle everything for you.
5. Charging No Upfront Costs
Our Marin County injury attorneys take these cases on a contingency fee basis, which means clients face no upfront or out-of-pocket costs for their case. Our clients only pay legal fees after we secure a favorable settlement or verdict on their behalf. The legal fees will be based on a percentage of the total settlement awarded that is agreed upon before work begins on your case.
Stand Up for Yourself by Securing an Attorney
If you or a loved one have been injured due to the negligence of another person, contact an attorney as soon as possible. At Walkup, Melodia, Kelly & Schoenberger, our knowledgeable and experienced team will investigate your case in order to secure all compensation you are entitled to, which can include:
- Your medical expenses related to the injury
- Lost wages if you cannot work
- Loss of personal enjoyment damages
- Pain and suffering damages
- Possible punitive damages in cases of gross negligence or malicious actions
When you need a Marin County personal injury lawyer, contact us today so we can get to work on your behalf.
