How a Personal Injury Lawyer Can Help After a Car Accident

The screech of tires. The shattered glass. The pain of whiplash—or of something far more serious.

Thousands of car accidents happen every year in Colorado, and unfortunately, there’s no way to guarantee it won’t happen to you.

While you can’t necessarily control whether or not you end up in a car crash, you certainly have control when it comes to what you do next. After exchanging information with the other involved parties, talking to the police, and possibly visiting the doctor, you might want to consider hiring a personal injury lawyer.

Should I hire a personal injury lawyer?

Any time you or a loved one is injured in an accident, you should at least consider hiring a personal injury lawyer. Some people who suffer mild injuries choose to tackle the legal claims process alone, but that route certainly isn’t for everyone—especially those with more substantial injuries.

There are several benefits to hiring a personal injury lawyer, including the possibility of a larger settlement, the reassurance that comes with having people up to bat for you who really know what they’re doing, and the ability to show insurance companies that you are serious about your claim and ready to go to trial if need be.

If you’re on the fence about hiring a personal injury lawyer, remember that most personal injury law firms, Bachus & Schanker, LLC included, offer free initial consultations regarding injuries sustained in car accidents. During this consultation, you’ll have the chance to learn about your legal rights and options, giving you a better idea of whether or not working with a personal injury law firm is right for you.

Also note that many clients have the opportunity to work with these law firms on a “contingency fee” basis, meaning the firm is paid a percentage of the amount recovered instead of at its normal hourly rate. This payment system not only saves you money out of pocket, but also ensures that it’s in the firm’s best interest to get you the largest settlement possible.

What does a personal injury lawyer do once on my case?

Personal injury lawyers work to help you recover the monetary compensation for any injuries sustained in your car accident. This includes economic damages (out-of-pocket expenses incurred as a result of the accident, such as medical bills) and non-economic damages (compensation for injuries that are more difficult to assign value to, such as pain and suffering).

In order to do this job effectively, the law firm will complete an investigation of its own, which often involves looking into the accident itself, interviewing witnesses, and consulting with any involved physicians.

Other important jobs of the personal injury lawyer include filing correct documentation in a timely manner, researching applicable legal precedents, and, most importantly, keeping you in the loop.

If you’ve been injured in a car accident, the trusted Denver accident attorneys at Bachus & Schanker can help you through this difficult time, no matter where in Colorado you might be. Schedule a free consultation today to learn if working with our team is the right choice for you.

Sources:

https://www.dmv.org/insurance/when-to-hire-a-personal-injury-attorney.php

http://www.alllaw.com/articles/nolo/personal-injury/what-will-your-lawyer-do.html

Kyle opened Bachus & Schanker, with little more than a tiny, rented office and a lot of determination. Starting with less than $15,000, their business has grown into one of the largest, most well respected personal injury firms in the Colorado region. Kyle and his partner Darin Schanker are committed to understanding the circumstances confronting their clients, and ensuring that responsible parties are held accountable for damages they have caused.

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