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selecting a personal injury attorney in Buffalo New York

How a Personal Injury Attorney Can Improve Your Chances of Settling Your Injury Claim

Written by Robert Berkun, Attorney for the People

  • July 12, 2021
  • , 7:00 am
  • , Personal Injury, Slip & Fall

Did you know that only one out of ten injured Americans file a claim for compensation after an accident? Those numbers don’t make sense! If you get hurt, the person responsible for the accident should bear the costs of your losses. Seeking out that compensation can be a tough battle, though. That’s especially true when you have a complicated situation like construction injuries. Are you facing a similar situation? Are your losses stacking up? If so, then hiring a personal injury attorney is in your best interests. Read on to learn how a lawyer will improve your chances of getting a good settlement.

1. Determine If Your Claim is Worth Pursuing

Everyone knows time is money, and that’s especially true when it comes to lawsuits. No one wants to waste months of time attempting to pursue a claim over a skinned knee. After all, the compensation for such an injury would be minimal. A lawyer will know whether your claim is worth pursuing from the start. They’ll look at the facts surrounding your injury and accident. Then, they’ll weigh out the costs of a claim. Get solid legal advice by scheduling a consultation with an attorney.

2. Preserve and Collect Evidence

You may know all the right steps to take after an accident, but a lawyer can still help you preserve evidence. They’ll know exactly what parties to contact to ensure crucial evidence doesn’t degrade. For example, they can contact businesses who may have caught the accident on video.

3. File Paperwork Without Errors

Do you enjoy filling out paperwork? Most of us don’t! Quality lawyers will help ensure that your claim’s paperwork gets filled out right. Not only will that save you time and money, but it will also save you a headache, too!

4. Deal With Complicated Matters Like Construction Injuries

Did you know that only about 3% of personal injury claims end up in court? The majority of cases settle. If you’re facing a complicated situation, though, the court may be your best option. Cases with elderly injuries or construction injuries can cause life-long consequences. They can also involve egregious negligence. Your situation will also be tricky if several parties could be liable. A lawyer will help you determine who and what to seek compensation from. These complicated matters mean an attorney is your best hope.

Settling a Claim After Personal Injuries Resulting in Medical Attention

When you’re involved in an accident, you should focus on your physical recovery first. While you’re healing up, precious time is slipping by, though. Each day that ticks by could be harming your opportunity for claiming compensation. So, how can you take care of your health and ensure justice? You need to hire a personal injury attorney to help settle your claim! Whether you’ve suffered from a car accident or construction injuries, you need relief. That’s where we come in. We have years of experience getting injured individuals the money they deserve. You could become our next success story. Leave your contact information on our online form now to hear back from an attorney ASAP.

Have questions right now about a personal injury? Contact our injury attorney legal team, call 716-855-FALL.

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