If you or a loved one were injured in an accident caused by somebody else, you might want to file a personal injury claim. Or you might be intimidated out of doing so by some common myths.
Here are the most common myths we know of and why they shouldn't get in your way.
Suing Is Expensive
Lawyers are pricy, right? Your lawyer indeed needs to get paid. However, almost all personal injury cases are taken on contingency. This means that the lawyer is paid out of the settlement you receive. You don't have to pay anything upfront. This means your lawyer has every incentive to win the case.
Avoid any lawyer who tries to charge you upfront. A lawyer who doesn't think you can win will advise you not to sue rather than try to make money off of you.
Personal Injury Lawyers are Ambulance Chasers
Ambulance chasers go to accident sites or emergency rooms to find clients. It's called barratry, and no reputable lawyer does it. It's unethical under American Bar Association rules and is considered harassment.
You Don't Need A Lawyer If You Have Insurance
Unfortunately, insurance companies will do anything they can to get out of paying. Your health insurance also will only cover medical bills. It won't cover lost income, pain and suffering, or loss of consortium. A good lawyer can get insurance companies to pay up with far less hassle than trying to do it yourself and can help you deal with "dueling insurance company" situations where nobody's insurer wants to pay.
You Don't Need A Lawyer For Minor Injuries
Your injuries are minor so you might think you don't need a lawyer or that a lawyer won't bother with your case because it's so minor. Insurance companies often try to lowball you on minor injuries or argue that if you didn't seek medical attention the day of the accident, you weren't hurt. Some injuries, such as whiplash, take a couple of days to show symptoms.
A lawyer can help get them to pay all of your costs.
Personal Injury Suits are Frivolous
We all remember the woman who sued McDonald's and has been set up as an example of a frivolous lawsuit. After all, coffee is supposed to be hot. The coffee was too hot and she suffered third-degree burns.
You don't have to feel guilty for filing suit (and remember, almost all of the time it's the other party's insurance company that will be paying, not them.
If you have experienced an injury that may have been caused by somebody else's negligence, you need a good personal injury lawyer. Get in touch with Bykhovsky Law to schedule a free consultation ASAP.
contact an experienced Personal Injury Laywer to help with your claim
If you or a family member have experienced a personal injury (car accident, dog bite, slip and fall, motorcycle accident) that was somebody else's fault, you need an experienced personal injury lawyer that can help you with your claim.
Contact Bykhovsky Law for a FREE CONSULTATION to get the best possible results, and the compensation and care you deserve.
