What Does a Personal Injury Lawyer Do?
When someone is harmed by negligence of another party, they often consult an attorney to determine whether their physical or psychological suffering constitutes a legal case of personal injury. Common examples include auto accidents, medical malpractice, product liability, or work-related incidents.
How does a personal injury lawyer help someone who has been injured?
The first step is to evaluate your case, determine whether a legal case exists, and identify legal options. This step is important because you want to work with an experienced local attorney who understands both your personal situation and the legal environment where you reside.
Once you and your attorney agree to proceed with a legal case, the attorney and his or her legal team will collect the evidence required to build a legal case, including police reports, witness statements, and medical records. Insurance companies have a vested interest in lowering how they compensate victims. Therefore your experienced legal team will handle all correspondence with involved insurance companies to ensure you are appropriately compensated. This can result in an acceptable settlement without further legal proceedings. However, if a settlement cannot be reached, your attorney will file a lawsuit and personally represent you in court. Since litigation is often required, it’s important when initially consulting a lawyer for help to assess whether he or she is who you would want representing you in court.
How do I pay for a personal injury lawyer?
Most attorneys handle personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis. This means that you don’t pay anything upfront, and the lawyer’s fee is paid as a pre-agreed percentage based on the legal settlement. If the legal case doesn’t result in compensation for you, you don’t have to pay the lawyer.
Get Immediate Assistance after Experiencing an Injury
If you or a loved one has been injured, contact the dedicated and experienced Summerville personal injury attorneys at Shelbourne Law for a free consultation at 843-871-2210. There is no fee unless we recover for you.
