Once things settle down after a car accident, one of the first things an accident victim starts to think about is who is going to pay for all the damages to her car, her physical injuries, time off work and the emotional trauma of the accident. Along with those questions, a victim generally begins to think about whether she should deal with the insurance company herself or hire a car accident attorney to represent her in her car accident case. Every car accident is different, every victim is different and every situation different as well. Having said that, California car accident attorney Emery Ledger of Ledger & Associates offers the following top ten reasons why you should consider hiring a car accident attorney to represent you instead of going it alone.
1. Money. Studies show that car accident victims that are represented by an attorney receive higher settlements than those that represent themselves. One major insurance company’s own internal study showed that for claims under $15,000 the victims that had representation received, on average, more than twice as much in total settlement awards than those that did not have representation.
2. Guidance. From where to find a car rental company that will work with you to a doctor, a car accident attorney can help.
3. Less stress. The accident was bad enough, why not let a car accident attorney deal with the aftermath so you can heal?
4. Protection. Many victims think they can handle the insurance company without jeopardizing their claim only to find out that something they said may cost them dearly. Your car accident attorney will talk for you so you don’t have to worry about that.
5. Knowledge. The bottom line is that your car accident attorney knows how to handle claims like yours. He understands the law and how to make it work for you.
6. Experience. A car accident attorney has years of experience dealing with insurance companies and courts. Let that experience work for you.
7. Peace of mind. Even if you think you can handle the case yourself, give yourself the peace of mind to know that someone else is handling all the details – and that they are responsible for handling them the right way.
8. A Voice. You may be surprised how often you will need your car accident attorney to speak on your behalf throughout the process. From talking to your employer to negotiating with the insurance company, your car accident attorney will act as your voice throughout your case.
9. Support. You car accident attorney has helped many people in your situation and has a wealth of resources that may be able to help you at his disposal.
10. The big guns. If your case does not settle outside of court then you know you have the “big guns” behind you and ready to take your case to trial to get you the compensation you deserve.
If you have been the victim in a California car accident, please feel free to contact car accident attorney Emery Ledger of Ledger & Associates at 1-800-300-0001 for a free detailed evaluation or visit him online at www.ledgerlaw.com.
