What Type of Attorney Is Needed for Personal Injury?

Personal injury laws are broad. And for this reason, injury attorneys specialize in different practice areas. For example, at Morgan and Morgan, you will find an army of over 800 attorneys specializing in various areas, including but not limited to:

• Premises liability
• Car accidents
• Labor and employment disputes
• Wrongful death
• Product liability
• Civil rights violations
• Medical malpractice
• Insurance disputes
• Class actions

Keep in mind that the above categories also have other subcategories under them. For example, you'll find attorneys specializing in slip and fall accidents under premises liability. Similarly, under labor and employment disputes, some attorneys specialize in workers' compensation cases. Therefore, knowing the exact type of attorney you need for your case is essential.

Luckily, you do not have to overthink this decision. When you contact Morgan and Morgan for a free case evaluation and establish that you have a valid claim, we will assign an attorney who handles that particular case, increasing your chances of obtaining a favorable outcome.

When looking for the right personal injury attorney to fight for you, focus on someone experienced in that particular area of tort law. This is because it is better to hire a specialist than someone with a general idea of how injury cases work. Also, keep in mind that personal injury laws are broad and vary from state to state. For this reason, you need someone who understands your specific case and how local, state, and federal laws apply in such situations.

Think about it this way: would you hire a general contractor to repair your roof? While that might be a good idea, you are better off hiring a roofing contractor because that is their main practice area. As a result, you will likely receive better results when you hire a roofer to repair a roof than a general contractor. The same concept applies when looking for the right personal injury attorney to represent you.

Most personal injury lawyers will want the whole world to know about their track record. This is mainly because the financial settlement is the ultimate price when it comes to personal injury cases. Therefore, the more cases an attorney wins, the higher their chances of securing more clients.

In short, results matter.

An experienced attorney will always be willing to share their most recent results. That is not something to shy away from. On the contrary, it is usually one of the main selling points for attorneys in this field.

For example, at Morgan and Morgan, we have helped our clients recover more than $13 billion as compensation for various injuries. So when you need results to prove our competence, we have the numbers to show.

Most personal injury lawyers, including Morgan and Morgan, get paid on a contingency basis. Here is how this system works.

When you contact the attorney for a case evaluation, they will review your case and determine whether you have legal grounds to sue the other party. If you do, the attorney will take on your case and fight for you.

Throughout the entire time, you will not pay them any fees. Instead, you will only pay them if they win. This system creates a win-win situation for both parties. In addition, it lowers the risk for the client because they do not need to pay anything upfront for a case they are unsure whether they will win. On the other hand, it motivates attorneys to do their best to win because if they do, a portion of the settlement will settle attorney fees and other legal expenses.

A personal injury lawyer can help in many different ways, including but not limited to:

• Evaluating your case to determine whether it is valid.
• Collecting vital evidence to prove the other party's negligence.
• Identifying the parties responsible for your injuries.
• Creating a legal strategy to pursue compensation for your injuries.
• Helping you get the medical treatment you need after the injury.
• Filing a claim against the liable party.
• Negotiating a reasonable settlement on your behalf.
• Filing a lawsuit if the other party refuses to settle.
• Preparing you for complex legal processes.
• Representing you in court.

The sooner you contact a personal injury attorney, the better. This is because injury cases are complex. If you take too long to contact a lawyer, they might need more time to investigate your claim and help you secure the compensation you need and deserve.

However, as a general rule, your health comes first. Secondly, if you do not seek medical attention immediately, the other party will have an excuse to dispute your claim. And even though you might still be able to recover damages, it might not reflect the true value of your claim.

Typically, attorneys can help recover economic and non-economic damages. This, however, depends on the unique circumstances of the case. In addition, if the other party was extremely negligent, the court might award you punitive damages to punish them and warn others against such conduct.

Yes, it doesn't matter where you are. As long as you are safe, you can always contact an attorney whenever you get the chance to do so. In fact, at Morgan and Morgan, our attorneys can travel to you wherever you are in the US, including at the hospital, if they allow such visits.

Bear in mind that you do not have to be in good health to contact an attorney. The whole point of having an attorney is to get rid of the legal burden weighing down on you after an injury, allowing you to focus on recovery. In addition, contacting an attorney as you recover from your injuries could ultimately benefit your case. This is because experienced lawyers can offer the crucial advice you need to get the best treatment and maximize your claim.

The attorney will also determine the perfect time to file a claim with the other party, especially if you are still receiving treatment for your injuries. If you file a claim too soon, you may end up paying your medical bills out of pocket. On the other hand, if you take too long to file a claim, you may miss out on crucial deadlines, effectively preventing you from seeking compensation.

But you should not worry about that if you have an attorney by your side. They can help you navigate these complex laws as you continue to receive treatment for your injuries.

You may be able to file a lawsuit against the other party without a lawyer. After all, it is within your rights to do so. But before that, here are a few things you need to know:

The success rate of cases filed without a lawyer is way too low compared to those filed with an attorney. This is because personal injury attorneys know how to navigate these complex cases and secure favorable compensation for their clients.

Even though you may be able to win a claim without an attorney, the settlement might not reflect the actual value of the case. In fact, when the insurance provider notices that you do not have an attorney, they will likely want to settle the matter as soon as possible. This might give you the impression that you have them cornered. However, in most cases, it is usually the other way around.

The only reason an insurance company would want to settle a claim quickly is that they do not want you to realize hiring an attorney could potentially increase the value of your claim. In addition, if you are still receiving treatment for your injuries, the insurer will want to settle quickly enough to prevent additional bills from piling up.

Remember, once you sign the settlement agreement, you cannot reopen the case and demand additional compensation for your injuries. This is because the release of settlement agreement is a legally binding document.

Even though it is important to have an attorney by your side, the kind of attorney you hire will greatly influence your case. For this reason, knowing the most crucial things to consider when looking for the right attorney to fight for you is important. Here is a summary of some key factors:

Experience: As discussed earlier, find out how many similar cases they have won. An experienced attorney will always be proud of their track record.

Resources: You need a lawyer with powerful resources to fight for you in and out of court. A lack of resources could be the difference between recovering hundreds or millions of dollars as compensation for your injuries. In other words, the more resources an attorney has, the better their chances of fighting for you.

Reputation: Personal injury attorneys or firms are not the same. Some have a better reputation than others. For instance, at Morgan and Morgan, we have more than 28,000 5-star reviews on Google alone. We are also the nation's largest personal injury firm. That is the kind of reputation you need when looking for the right attorney to fight for you.

At Morgan and Morgan, we understand how painful it is to suffer injuries caused by someone else's negligence. For this reason, our attorneys have dedicated their careers to fighting for the injured. With over $13 billion already recovered since 1988, you can rest assured that we have seen it all in the world of personal injury. And, nothing makes us happier than knowing we can help restore the smiles on our client's faces after so much pain and suffering.

If this sounds like something you or your loved one needs, contact us today for a free case evaluation.