We all have our set of beliefs about personal injury claims and personal injury attorneys in general. Most of those beliefs are false; however several persist throughout people?s minds, no matter who you ask. I?d like to discuss those myths and debunk them as just that ?a myth?. Next time you think you may have a PI claim, consider ignoring initial impulses of refusing to contact an attorney.
Myth Number 1: The case has to go to court
This is absolutely false. Most cases are settled before they ever reach the court, because both insurance companies and attorneys alike recognize the expense involved in courtroom litigation. If you ask any attorney, they will say that they prefer to settle rather than argue in court. This is a standard response not because of the laziness, but because it is much easier to get a significant portion of just compensation in a shorter amount of time than try for the whole thing and spend a lot more to get just a fraction more. Insurance companies also set thresholds on what they are willing to spend on 1 case, and often settle out of court to meet those thresholds.
The myth could be false for most slip and fall claims as they are much more involved. However, even slip and fall cases have been known to settle out of court, since jury often feel sympathetic to the injured persons not the company responsible for the injury.
Myth Number 2: Attorneys are out to rob you blind.
It isn?t all too uncommon for people to think of attorneys as slithering snakes out to rob you of your just compensation, but this can?t be further from the truth. Personal injury attorneys follow a strict set of guidelines and laws established by the legal industry. It is no longer the Wild West out there and all fees are disclosed via initial consultations. Furthermore, most personal injury attorneys have adopted a no-win no-fee model for handling personal injury cases. If you don?t win your case, they don?t get paid! If that?s not transparent enough then what is?
Myth Number 3: You don?t need an attorney
This can be true if you?re willing to compare your chances of being fairly compensated to those of winning a shootout with a wanted outlaw. The fact is, insurance companies are like the skilled outlaw who have highly trained individuals to handle negotiations in their favor. The average person stands no chance of winning that negotiation, that?s why attorneys are there. When you hire an attorney, you greatly improve the odds of not only winning your claim, but also obtaining a much larger settlement / verdict than you would have on your own (even after the fees).
There you have it, the top 3 myths about personal injury claims and attorneys. Did you believe any of these myths yourself? If you?re looking for more information, consider checking out the top 10 injury blogs to stay on top of issues that matter to injured people.
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