At Saffren and Weinberg, Marc Alan Weinberg, Attorney and Kenneth Scott Saffren, Attorney are partners. The firm’s tagline is “The People’s Voice In Court.” They make themselves available via phone at (215) 576-0100 or by email on the Saffren and Weinberg website. Saffren and Weinberg provides a no-charge, complimentary case review and answers questions for prospective clients.
When is the Right Time to Hire a Personal Injury Attorney?
My friend Steve suffered a fracture in his leg when he slipped and fell on a wet floor at his client’s office. He then decided to file a personal injury claim case against the client by himself. That’s when I advised him that he should consult with a personal injury lawyer and not submit the case on his own.
An attorney can advise you and help you go to the insurance company and its team of attorneys when claims involve significant compensation. An attorney with his team is better equipped to serve you with all the legal issues.
When do you need a personal injury lawyer?
The seriousness of your injury: You must consider hiring an attorney if you have had a significant injury that required repeated hospital visits, permanent damage to your muscles or bones, that required rehabilitation, surgery, chiropractic work or cosmetic surgery. Since your medical expenses in these kinds of injuries are considerably high, a personal injury lawyer can help you claim for benefits.
The Injury caused by another person: If you think or believe that your accident was caused due to the negligence of another person then an attorney can help you. Filing for a claim case in these cases involves specific standards to the evidence which supports to make your case strong.
Insurance company hassles: Most insurance companies employ representatives or adjusters to reduce their losses. If the insurance company contacts you to give recorded or sworn statements, asks for medical records, ask for releases or any other information regarding your case do not agree to provide any information. This can be used against you and reduce your claims. Instead, ask them to speak to your attorney.
Insurance companies refusing to pay: Insurance companies may play dirty tricks and refuse to pay or reduce the amount of money you are entitled to. Here is where professional help is required. A personal injury attorney will be able to fight for the amount that you should legally get.
Comfortable with the law and the settling process: If you are fighting your case then you must have a thorough understanding of the entire legal process. A small error on your part can cost you your claim amount. Hence hiring legal help is a good idea.
Insurance company disputing the liability of the insured: Many times even when an accident or injury is apparently due to the fault of the other party, the insurance company may try to dispute liability. Here is where a reasonable personal injury attorney can help you because if liability is disputed, then it involves a lot of legal formalities which you as an individual cannot handle.
No recovery no fees: Most personal injury attorneys work on a contingency fee which means that they will not charge you if they can’t win your case. This gives an individual incentive for attorneys to work hard for their case.
A team to fight your case: An attorney has a team working for them. If you are representing yourself you have to do all the investigative work on your own and chances are you may miss out on certain important aspects of your case. This will not be the case when you hire an attorney who works with a team who can skillfully investigate all the technical issues of your case.
Alternative dispute resolution: An experienced work injury lawyer will find alternate ways (like mediation and arbitration) to win your case if one does not work. This can save you time, money and energy. But, this may not be possible when you are fighting your case.
Saffren & Weinberg is a personal injury law firm that is dedicated to helping you with your case. Contact us today at (215) 576-0100 to speak to one of our attorneys or to receive a free case evaluation!
