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Personal Injury – The Impact on Your Life

Getting into an accident or getting injured on the job can have a detrimental effect on your life.  Not only are you suddenly in desperate pain that may limit your ability to function, but you will probably be a little scared and frustrated too.  That’s okay!  It’s a normal reaction to be overwhelmed by the gravity of an accident and everything that needs to be done like immediate medical attention, police reports, insurance claims, surgeries, medicines, follow-ups, car repair, work forms, etc.  This is where a personal injury lawyer experienced in your type of accident can help relieve some of that worry and stress so you can focus on your injury and getting better.

A personal injury lawyer will not hesitate to lay down the law for what needs to be done.  They will tell you exactly what your next step needs to be and they will walk you through the entire process, meeting you at each step.  This may seem trivial at first, but it is immensely helpful when you are in pain or scared out of your mind because of the legal ramifications of an accident. 

It’s quite typical for an insurance company to immediately jump the gun and try to submit the claim and settle it without involving lawyers.  Every personal injury lawyer will tell you the same thing: Don’t talk to them!  This is probably the most important piece of advice I can give you.  If you are ever in an accident, refuse to talk to any insurance company until you’ve spoken with your personal injury lawyer.  It’s okay if you don’t have one on retainer.  Most of us don’t. 

You’ve probably seen or heard of a local personal injury lawyer in your area on the TV, radio, or in various written advertisements.  Keep the names in the back of your mind.  You never know when they will come in handy.  I knew a woman once who had never been in an accident before, and when she was rear-ended, the first thing she did was call the number from the catchy jingle of a personal injury lawyer, which she’d heard on the television. 

It’s very easy to get flustered when you get into or have an accident and suffer an injury. You may be worried about who was at fault, what kind of damage has been done, or how much medical costs will be.  Insurance companies could not care less about any long-term health problems as a result of the accident.  They will try to settle at the lowest cost as soon as possible, before you have time to catch your breath and call a lawyer. 

Don’t fall for that.  Remember the primary piece of advice; call a personal injury lawyer before talking to any insurance company.