Whether you’re in a fender bender or a serious car wreck that leads to physical injury and a total loss of
your vehicle, a car accident can be a terrifying experience. It’s even more harrowing when the other driver is at fault. In those instances, you’re often left to contend with feelings of fear and a reluctance to return to driving. Worse still, you’re left to haggle with the at-fault driver’s insurance company for the financial recovery you deserve.
Most attorneys will help you successfully navigate the legal framework around the financial recovery that follows a car accident. One of the questions you might ask yourself is why you should pay a third of the settlement you receive to your lawyer. There are several reasons this arrangement – called a contingency fee – actually works in your favor.
A contingency fee allows you to avoid paying your attorney’s regular hourly rate. It also frees you from the burden and pressure of the at-fault driver’s insurance company. Their goal, after all, is to make as small a settlement as possible. They may resort to negotiation tactics that lead you to a significantly smaller recovery amount than you’ll get with an attorney’s help. An experienced attorney can also help you avoid a lengthy negotiation process or court case. Additionally, they help ensure nothing – medical bills, vehicle replacement, pain and suffering, lost wages – is overlooked in your final settlement amount.
Hiring a lawyer in the aftermath of a car accident is a smart move. Hiring a personal injury attorney works to your advantage. It lets the at-fault driver’s insurance company know you mean business and prevents them from pressuring you into accepting a low-ball offer. While you concentrate or your physical healing, your attorney concentrates on your financial recovery. Their earned contingency fee is fair and transparent, allowing both parties to know exactly what to expect.
If you were involved in a car accident and need the help of an experienced attorney, call the Law Offices of Stephen H. Robinson. We’re personal injury attorneys who fight for the full financial recovery our clients are entitled to, so you can get back to your life.