Do You Need a Lawyer for a Car Accident Insurance Claim?

The most common way that people see car accident compensation is to file a claim with the responsible driver's insurance company. Do not make the mistake of thinking that this is an easy process or that you can trust the insurance company. Every insurance company has the goal of making profits, and paying your claim will reduce the amount of money they make.

When you are trying to deal with an insurance company on your own, you will not get any respect. That is not a good thing for your prospects of financial compensation. The insurance company may either unreasonably deny your claim, or they may try to underpay the damages that you deserve.

 However, everything changes when the insurance company sees that you have an experienced lawyer on your side. They know that an attorney understands all their tricks and can work to hold them accountable. The last thing that an insurance company wants is to be taken to court. Then, they have the risk of facing an angry jury, and they need to incur litigation expenses.

Your attorney knows how to push back when the insurance company is trying to overreach. One of the most important words that you can say in a personal injury case is to know when the insurance company makes you an offer that does not come close to paying your damages. The only way that you would know that an offer is for too little is to have a lawyer who knows how to put an accurate value on your claim.  Your lawyer will stand up for your legal rights when the insurance company is trying to encroach on them.

Call an Anderson Personal Injury Lawyer Today

If you or a loved one has been injured in a car accident, you may be entitled to substantial Financial Compensation.  To schedule your free initial consultation, contact the experienced lawyers at the firm of Bradley & Perkins online or call us at 864.883.9146.