You can represent yourself, but you may want to consider that dealing with insurance companies for your accident can be time consuming and confusing.
Most insurance companies’ aim to pay you as little as possible to cover any damages or injuries you incurred from your car accident. The smaller the payout, the better it is for the insurance agency. With this in mind, who you choose to represent you is important. If you have a knowledgeable attorney on your side, this will ensure that your payout and damages will be a top priority.
In almost all car accident lawsuits, liability (blame) must to be determined. This is done with police reports, eye-witness reports and video footage. Receiving help from an attorney to obtain these reports is an advantage. An attorney will also help you understand the process in filing your claim.
Accident claims rarely go to trial in court but in the event your claim needs to be tried, an attorney is better equipped to present your case to result favorably for you. Keep in mind that they are the pros at this.
Hiring an attorney means that you’ll know the exact steps you should take – and when to take them. Let your attorney advise you on what the best steps for your particular case are.
Many car accident attorneys will work for a contingency fee basis. This means you’ll only have to pay your attorney’s fees If and when your case has been won.
In the rare instance that you don’t win your case, you won’t have to pay any fees. While this scenario isn’t ideal, it means that hiring an attorney for a contingency fee doesn’t carry much risk.
One of the unique benefits of hiring a car accident attorney to represent you is that he or she will have a thorough understanding of statute limitations which state how long you have to file. Your attorney will work with you to meet all of the necessary deadlines.