If you are injured through no fault of your own you have the right to be compensated for any losses or expenses you incur. If it is something simple, you and the other party can usually settle it between you, however, if there are serious injuries and significant expenses, then hiring a knowledgeable Waukegan personal injury attorney is in your best interest. It is not just a matter of claiming that someone or something else was responsible for your injuries, the law is complex and a layperson is liable to do their case more harm than good should they pursue a case unaided.
Insurance companies:
There will invariably be one or more insurance companies involved, they are in no hurry to settle nor do they want to settle for the full amount that you are entitled to receive. A personal injury attorney is well aware of how insurance companies work, he or she will deal directly with them, ensuring that you will get the settlement that you deserve. In the event the insurance company refuses to settle out of court, your lawyer will prepare all the documents that are necessary to pursue the case in court.
There are many different ways in which a person can be injured; perhaps tripping over a broken sidewalk, being bitten by a dog, an automobile accident, an accident at work, etc. If your injury can be traced to negligence on the part of another individual, a company or even the local government, you may have a personal injury case, one that will allow you and your Waukegan personal injury attorney to sue for damages and other compensation.
Legal fees:
You don’t have to be concerned about affording a seasoned attorney; personal injury attorneys require no money up front, once they win the case they are paid an agreed upon percentage of the award.
Rather than try to deal with an insurance company yourself you should hire a skilled Waukegan personal injury attorney to pursue a claim on your behalf. You are invited to discuss your situation with the Shea Law Group. Follow us on twitter.
