The Inner Workings of a Law Firm

The Inner Workings of a Law Firm

Were You In An Auto Accident Where You Weren't At Fault? Why You Should Hire A Lawyer

by Jo Rodriquez

If you were recently the victim of an auto accident where the other driver was clearly the one at fault, you may think that this is the type of case that doesn't require the help of a lawyer. Being rear-ended at a red light or hit by someone running a stop sign may be an open-and-shut case in your eyes, but there is a lot more to an auto accident case than determining fault. Here are some reasons why you should hire a lawyer to help defend you in court.

Negotiating Your Settlement

One of the hardest things to do in an auto accident case is to work with the insurance companies and negotiate how much money you will receive for the property damage to your car and for your injuries. The insurance companies are going to try to give you as little as they possibly can, especially if you are not aware of how much your losses are actually worth.

A lawyer will help fight on your behalf to get you the right settlement. Medical settlements are more difficult to figure out than simply adding up all of your existing medical bills. You will likely be dealing with lost wages, out-of-pocket costs for durable medical bills, future medical bills not yet incurred, and even pain and suffering. If you do not know to ask for what is fair for all of these parts of the settlement amount, then you may not end up receiving what is fair.

Proving Fault

You may think that your case is very cut-and-dried, but that doesn't mean that the other driver feels the same way. It will often be your word against theirs when it comes to deciding the whole story of the accident, and you may end up dealing with an opponent in court who is not being truthful about the events. A lawyer will help gather the evidence needed to prove that you were not the one at fault for causing the accident, which will help ensure that you receive the compensation you deserve. With some states denying victims a settlement if they are assigned any percentage of fault in regards to an auto accident, you'll need as much help as you can to ensure that you do not lose out on what is rightfully yours.

Meet with a local auto accident lawyer to learn about how they can help you with your case.

For more information, contact a law firm like Duluth Injury Lawyers.


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The Inner Workings of a Law Firm

We all know that lawyers are professionals who help people interpret and work with the law, but do you know how a law firm works from the inside out? I am a professional paralegal, and I have worked in both large and small law firms during my career. I can tell you that a successful law firm needs more than just lawyers to keep it running smoothly, and sometimes things can get really crazy! Take a tour through a law firm in my blog, and find out what really goes on behind the scenes of an active and successful law firm.