After a motorcycle accident, you may be wondering how exactly a lawyer can help you – especially if you have already been offered money by the insurance company. Here are some of the reasons it is imperative to retain a lawyer after you are hurt in an accident caused by the negligence of another person.
A Lawyer Will Protect Your Rights
As an accident victim, there are things that you can say and do after an accident that can affect your ability to recover compensation. Additionally, as nice as they may seem, insurance company adjusters are trained to get victims to inadvertently admit fault so they can pay out as little as possible. A lawyer will communicate with the insurance company for you and make sure that you do not say or do anything that hurts your ability to recover.
An Attorney Will Determine the Value of Your Claim
If you are like most accident victims, you do not have a clear idea of what your case is worth. While it may be easy to calculate your current medical expenses and the income you have lost, what about your future medical expenses? What about your pain and suffering? When you retain an experienced lawyer, he or she will evaluate you claim and determine how much your case would likely fetch at trial. Using this information, your lawyer will then attempt to negotiate an appropriate settlement with the insurance company handling your case.
If Necessary, Your Lawyer Will File a Lawsuit and Represent You in Court
While most motorcycle accident cases settle, some do not. If your lawyer is unable to come to a reasonable settlement agreement with the insurance company, he or she will likely file a lawsuit in the appropriate court and represent you trial where both sides will make arguments, evidence will be presented, and a judge or a jury will decide whether and how much compensation you will receive.
Call Leighton, Katz & Drapeau Today to Speak with a Hartford Motorcycle Accident Lawyer
If you have been seriously injured in a motorcycle accident, the time to retain legal counsel is now. The assistance of an attorney will allow you to focus on your physical and emotional recovery and will ensure that you receive the compensation to which you are entitled. To schedule a free consultation with a Hartford motorcycle accident attorney, call us today at 860-875-7000 or send us an email through our online contact form.
