should i hire a lawyer to handle my accident
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Has something like this happened to you?
What do you do now?
What do you do now?
Self-Represent
What do you do now?
Self-Represent or
What do you do now?
Self-Represent or Hire a Lawyer
What do you do now?
Self-Represent or Hire a Lawyer
To Handle Your Accident Case
A bit about lawyers?
Lawyer
• Typically 7 years of higher education
Lawyer
• Typically 7 years of higher education
• State bar exam
Lawyer
• Typically 7 years of higher education
• State bar exam• Master professional responsibility
and ethics
Lawyer
• Typically 7 years of higher education
• State bar exam• Master professional responsibility
and ethics• Master approximately 35 legal
courses
Lawyer
A bit MORE about lawyers?
A bit MORE about lawyers?• A good one will honestly
tell you if your case can benefit by using their services.
A bit MORE about lawyers?• A good one will honestly
tell you if your case can benefit by using their services.• A good one will honestly tell you if you do not have a good case at all.
How much will it cost?
How much will it cost?•Up-front?
How much will it cost?•Up-front? NOTHING
How much will it cost?•Up-front? NOTHING•During the case?
How much will it cost?•Up-front? NOTHING•During the case? TYPICALLY NOTHING
How much will it cost?•Up-front? NOTHING•During the case? TYPICALLY NOTHING•At Settlement?
How much will it cost?•Up-front? NOTHING•During the case? TYPICALLY NOTHING•At Settlement? TYPICALLY 25% – 50%
25% - 50% seams like a lot?
25% - 50% seams like a lot? Why
?
25% - 50% seams like a lot?
• A case can take months to years to settle.
Why?
25% - 50% seams like a lot?
• A case can take months to years to settle.• Lawyers typically cover all costs
during the case which can be a lot.
Why?
25% - 50% seams like a lot?
• A case can take months to years to settle.• Lawyers typically cover all costs
during the case which can be a lot.• They provide much needed support.
Why?
25% - 50% seams like a lot?
• A case can take months to years to settle.• Lawyers typically cover all costs
during the case which can be a lot.• They provide much needed support.• They save you a lot of time.
Why?
25% - 50% seams like a lot?
• A case can take months to years to settle.• Lawyers typically cover all costs
during the case which can be a lot.• They provide much needed support.• They save you a lot of time.• They build an expert case using their
experience.
Why?
25% - 50% seams like a lot?
• A case can take months to years to settle.• Lawyers typically cover all costs
during the case which can be a lot.• They provide much needed support.• They save you a lot of time.• They build an expert case using their
experience.• Typically much higher settlements!
Why?
Why do they get higher settlements?
Why do they get higher settlements?• They know the details you probably
do not.
Why do they get higher settlements?• They know the details you probably
do not.Like
Why do they get higher settlements?• They know the details you probably
do not.Like
• Value of each type of injury
Why do they get higher settlements?• They know the details you probably
do not.Like
• Value of each type of injury• Future value of injuries
Why do they get higher settlements?• They know the details you probably
do not.Like
• Value of each type of injury• Future value of injuries• The value of the following:
Why do they get higher settlements?• They know the details you probably
do not.Like
• Value of each type of injury• Future value of injuries• The value of the following:
MEDICAL CARE
Why do they get higher settlements?• They know the details you probably
do not.Like
• Value of each type of injury• Future value of injuries• The value of the following:
MEDICAL CARE | PHARMACEUTICAL NEEDS
Why do they get higher settlements?• They know the details you probably
do not.Like
• Value of each type of injury• Future value of injuries• The value of the following:
MEDICAL CARE | PHARMACEUTICAL NEEDS | SPECIAL EQUIPMENT
Why do they get higher settlements?• They know the details you probably
do not.Like
• Value of each type of injury• Future value of injuries• The value of the following:
MEDICAL CARE | PHARMACEUTICAL NEEDS | SPECIAL EQUIPMENTREHAB EXPENSES
Why do they get higher settlements?• They know the details you probably
do not.Like
• Value of each type of injury• Future value of injuries• The value of the following:
MEDICAL CARE | PHARMACEUTICAL NEEDS | SPECIAL EQUIPMENTREHAB EXPENSES | LOST INCOME
Why do they get higher settlements?• They know the details you probably
do not.Like
• Value of each type of injury• Future value of injuries• The value of the following:
MEDICAL CARE | PHARMACEUTICAL NEEDS | SPECIAL EQUIPMENTREHAB EXPENSES | LOST INCOME | LOST RELATIONSHIP
Why do they get higher settlements?• They know the details you probably
do not.Like
• Value of each type of injury• Future value of injuries• The value of the following:
MEDICAL CARE | PHARMACEUTICAL NEEDS | SPECIAL EQUIPMENTREHAB EXPENSES | LOST INCOME | LOST RELATIONSHIPFUTURE MEDICAL EXPENSES
Why do they get higher settlements?• They know the details you probably
do not.Like
• Value of each type of injury• Future value of injuries• The value of the following:
MEDICAL CARE | PHARMACEUTICAL NEEDS | SPECIAL EQUIPMENTREHAB EXPENSES | LOST INCOME | LOST RELATIONSHIPFUTURE MEDICAL EXPENSES | PAIN & SUFFERING OF FAMILY
Why do they get higher settlements?• They know the details you probably
do not.Like
• Value of each type of injury• Future value of injuries• The value of the following:
MEDICAL CARE | PHARMACEUTICAL NEEDS | SPECIAL EQUIPMENTREHAB EXPENSES | LOST INCOME | LOST RELATIONSHIPFUTURE MEDICAL EXPENSES | PAIN & SUFFERING OF FAMILY | MANY OTHERS
What should I expect if deciding to self-represent?
What should I expect if deciding to self-represent?• A lot of aggravation working with
insurance companies.
What should I expect if deciding to self-represent?• A lot of aggravation working with
insurance companies.• A slower case.
What should I expect if deciding to self-represent?• A lot of aggravation working with
insurance companies.• A slower case.• Expect to be bullied by the insurance companies.
What should I expect if deciding to self-represent?• A lot of aggravation working with
insurance companies.• A slower case.• Expect to be bullied by the insurance companies.• No support.
What should I expect if deciding to self-represent?• A lot of aggravation working with
insurance companies.• A slower case.• Expect to be bullied by the insurance companies.• No support.• Lower case settlement amount!
Here are ten reasons to
consider hiring an attorney?
1. A lawyer understands how to pursue the maximum amount of compensation.
1. A lawyer understands how to pursue the maximum amount of compensation.
2. They provide a free case evaluation.
1. A lawyer understands how to pursue the maximum amount of compensation.
2. They provide a free case evaluation.3. They know what claims to make.
1. A lawyer understands how to pursue the maximum amount of compensation.
2. They provide a free case evaluation.3. They know what claims to make.4. They know what evidence is needed to
prove your case.
1. A lawyer understands how to pursue the maximum amount of compensation.
2. They provide a free case evaluation.3. They know what claims to make.4. They know what evidence is needed to
prove your case.5. They are aware of the many pitfalls that
can arise during a lawsuit.
1. A lawyer understands how to pursue the maximum amount of compensation.
2. They provide a free case evaluation.3. They know what claims to make.4. They know what evidence is needed to
prove your case.5. They are aware of the many pitfalls that
can arise during a lawsuit.6. They are skilled at negotiations and
settlements.
1. A lawyer understands how to pursue the maximum amount of compensation.
2. They provide a free case evaluation.3. They know what claims to make.4. They know what evidence is needed to
prove your case.5. They are aware of the many pitfalls that
can arise during a lawsuit.6. They are skilled at negotiations and
settlements.7. You are in a superior negotiation position
when you have an attorney on your side.
1. A lawyer understands how to pursue the maximum amount of compensation.
2. They provide a free case evaluation.3. They know what claims to make.4. They know what evidence is needed to
prove your case.5. They are aware of the many pitfalls that
can arise during a lawsuit.6. They are skilled at negotiations and
settlements.7. You are in a superior negotiation position
when you have an attorney on your side.8. They know the fair and viable
compensation amount for your type of injuries.
1. A lawyer understands how to pursue the maximum amount of compensation.
2. They provide a free case evaluation.3. They know what claims to make.4. They know what evidence is needed to
prove your case.5. They are aware of the many pitfalls that
can arise during a lawsuit.6. They are skilled at negotiations and
settlements.7. You are in a superior negotiation position
when you have an attorney on your side.8. They know the fair and viable
compensation amount for your type of injuries.
9. Help protect your legal rights.
1. A lawyer understands how to pursue the maximum amount of compensation.
2. They provide a free case evaluation.3. They know what claims to make.4. They know what evidence is needed to
prove your case.5. They are aware of the many pitfalls that
can arise during a lawsuit.6. They are skilled at negotiations and
settlements.7. You are in a superior negotiation position
when you have an attorney on your side.8. They know the fair and viable
compensation amount for your type of injuries.
9. Help protect your legal rights.10. They know the value of future needs.
5 Tips to remember if involved in an
accident that can save you thousands!
1. Do not discuss your accident with anyone other than your doctor and your lawyer.
1. Do not discuss your accident with anyone other than your doctor and your lawyer.
2. Do not talk about your accident, admit anything or sign anything with insurance company representatives.
1. Do not discuss your accident with anyone other than your doctor and your lawyer.
2. Do not talk about your accident, admit anything or sign anything with insurance company representatives.
3. You are entitled to fair compensation when negligence is proved to be the cause of your injury accident.
1. Do not discuss your accident with anyone other than your doctor and your lawyer.
2. Do not talk about your accident, admit anything or sign anything with insurance company representatives.
3. You are entitled to fair compensation when negligence is proved to be the cause of your injury accident.
4. Survivors have rights also in wrongful death cases. Ask your attorney about this..
1. Do not discuss your accident with anyone other than your doctor and your lawyer.
2. Do not talk about your accident, admit anything or sign anything with insurance company representatives.
3. You are entitled to fair compensation when negligence is proved to be the cause of your injury accident.
4. Survivors have rights also in wrongful death cases. Ask your attorney about this..
5. Your best chance to get maximum compensation for injury expenses is when you have legal representation from an experienced personal injury lawyer.
Final Thoughts about Personal Injury
Lawyers
Final Thoughts about Personal Injury
Lawyers •Highly educated
Final Thoughts about Personal Injury
Lawyers •Highly educated.• Fully understand your case.
Final Thoughts about Personal Injury
Lawyers •Highly educated.• Fully understand your case.• Provide free case evaluation.
Final Thoughts about Personal Injury
Lawyers •Highly educated.• Fully understand your case.• Provide free case evaluation.• Typically receive a higher settlement amount putting more money in your pocket!
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