Five Reasons an Insurance Company Does Not Want You to Hire a Lawyer

 Posted on October 10, 2022 in Personal Injury

Getting seriously injured in a car accident can upend your life. You may be unable to work, get around comfortably, or enjoy any of the things you used to be able to do. Even if your injuries are not life-threatening or severe, a car accident can have a major impact on your life, causing major disruptions that take time, effort, expensive medical treatment, and personal therapy to overcome. 

When these kinds of injuries happen because of someone else’s negligent or intentionally dangerous driving, you deserve to recover compensation. The other driver’s insurance company knows this - but they are also trying to stay in business and make money. This may lead to an insurance company lowballing you in an offer for compensation, hoping that you will not have a personal injury attorney who knows their tricks and who will fight for your rights. Here are five reasons a North Carolina insurance company does not want you to hire a personal injury lawyer after a car accident. 

Personal Injury Attorneys Know How to Prove Fault

Investigations are an important part of personal injury claims, especially when there is confusion or disagreement about why an accident happened and who is ultimately responsible. Personal injury attorneys know how to conduct thorough accident investigations, including collecting video evidence, witness testimony, and accident reconstruction evidence to prove liability on the part of the other driver. 

Personal Injury Attorneys Know the Value of Your Claim

With any luck, you will have never dealt with a personal injury insurance claim before. The liable driver’s insurance company is banking on your lack of experience to try to tempt you into settling quickly for a number that sounds good - maybe even great. But your attorney has the experience to know how much your claim is really worth and they will fight to ensure you get every penny you deserve. 

Personal Injury Attorneys Know North Carolina Law

The law is often complex and difficult to read for those who are not attorneys or who do not have experience working within the law. Insurance companies know this - and they have no problem using it to their advantage. But when you have an attorney representing you who knows the law and knows the legal claims process, you do not have to worry about the law at all - your attorney does that for you. He or she can make sure the insurance company abides by their legal obligations and compensates you fully. Otherwise, the attorney can take the insurance company to trial. 

Contact a Raleigh, NC Car Accident Personal Injury Lawyer 

If you have been injured in a car crash, play it smart and get the help of a Wake County personal injury attorney before you discuss settlements or negotiations. You may not realize the true value of your case and an attorney can help you get the compensation you deserve. Call Vasquez Law Firm, PLLC today at 1-844-YO-PELEO or 844-967-3536 to schedule your free, confidential consultation. Sé habla Español. 

Source: 

https://www.ncleg.net/enactedlegislation/statutes/html/bysection/chapter_1/gs_1-52.html