Suffering an injury due to someone else's negligence or recklessness can disrupt your life. Not only are you injured and need to recover but you may also have property damage and less money due to lost work. Personal injury lawyers can help you navigate the complicated landscape of filing a personal injury claim. There are several reasons why you should hire a professional attorney.

1. Navigating Complex Legalities

Filing a personal injury claim can be complicated, especially if it takes you to a trial before a judge. Everything you do must follow a specific process, including filing a workers' compensation claim and heading to trial. Even negotiating with insurance companies involves following a process. Personal injury lawyers can help you deal with these complex landscapes, so you can focus on recovering.

2. Proving Liability

Whose fault your injuries are is a crucial component regarding your claim. This can determine whether you're entitled to compensation for your injuries, pain and suffering, and more. Determining liability can mean speaking to witnesses and gathering evidence, such as video footage of the accident. Evidence is crucial if the other party says you were negligent, and personal injury lawyers can help you gather the necessary evidence.

3. Following Protocol

A lawyer can also help you navigate the landscape of everything outside the courtroom. For example, if you were involved in a car accident, you may need to take a drug or breathalyzer test afterward. If you skip this test, the other driver's insurance company may claim that you were negligent and the accident was your fault. Personal injury lawyers can help you fight against an insurance company trying to avoid paying you for your pain and suffering.

4. Finding Resources

Personal injury lawyers can help you win a lawsuit in court, but they can also help with much more than just heading to trial or negotiating a settlement. Your personal injury lawyer will work with you to find potential resources you may need. For instance, they can help you learn more about workers' compensation to help you pay for your bills and living expenses while recovering from your injury. They can also ask about things you're struggling with, such as stress and anxiety as a result of the accident, and help you find programs that could help you get in touch with someone who can help. For example, you may qualify for federal medical insurance programs due to a decreased income, which can help pay for therapy.

5. Finding Expert Testimony

Having access to medical experts is crucial for your personal injury claim. These testimonies can help you win a case in court. Personal injury lawyers may already know plenty of medical experts in various fields because they have worked with several injured clients. They've had to call multiple witnesses for prior cases, so they know who can help with your claim. This can instantly make your trial easier.

6. Recovering From Injuries

When you're in the middle of healing both physically and mentally from a traumatic injury, you shouldn't have to worry about handling legal battles. Personal injury lawyers can take care of everything for you. You can let an attorney speak for you to handle negotiations, so you don't have to deal with them. They can draft and file paperwork as well, so all you have to do is sign your name.

7. Arranging Fees

Personal injury attorneys offer various methods of payment to help you. Some accept cash, checks, credit, and debit cards. They'll often work with you to determine the best possible payment arrangement for you. Some personal injury lawyers work on a contingency fee basis. This means they take a percentage of however much your settlement is. Your lawyers will not make any money if you don't win a settlement. Many lawyers work on this basis for personal injury claims, so it's essential to ask about a contingency fee.

According to On the Map, 39.5 million personal injury cases require medical treatment nationwide every year. We understand that dealing with a personal injury can take a toll on your emotional health as well as your physical health. That's why our team of personal injury lawyers is here to stand beside you. Contact us today at Ianniello Chauvin, LLP for a free consultation to discuss your case.