If you have been involved in a little “fender bender” rarely is there any reason to involve an attorney, simply exchanging details and letting the insurance companies deal with the damage is good enough. If however, the accident is serious enough to have resulted in personal injury or a significant loss of money; then a Chicago accident attorney should be brought into the picture.
Why hire an attorney?
There are no legal demands that say you must have an attorney to file a personal injury claim against an insurance company. However, an accident attorney can most certainly help when you cross swords with big insurance companies, all of which have their own teams of high paid lawyers. This is no time for you to begin to understand the laws, you need a Chicago accident attorney that can immediately take control and handle the case on your behalf. When you have an attorney you have an advocate that will be with you until the case is satisfactorily brought to a conclusion.
The lawyers that work directly for the insurers know all the tricks and will employ them to reduce or even deny compensation, a seasoned accident attorney is the only option if you have suffered serious injury, are looking at major medical expenses or have lost a great deal of income due to having to take a leave from work.
The severity of personal injury is measured by:
* The type of injury
* The length of time that it is expected to take for full recovery, and
* The costs incurred and expected in the future
Prolonged recovery time or permanent disability will have to be fully substantiated, your Chicago accident attorney will not hesitate to gather statements from all medical personnel that have treated you or bring expert witnesses to support the claim.
A seasoned Chicago accident attorney can be pivotal in ensuring that you receive the compensation you deserve when injured in an accident caused by others. You are invited to discuss your particular circumstances with the Shea Law Group. Follow us on Google+.
