Some injury victims do not need a lawyer to assist them with their claim.
You may not need a lawyer if your claim has the following characteristics:
- Limited damage to your car
- No dispute over who was at fault for the accident
- You received a simple strain that will resolve in 4 to 6 weeks
You may need a lawyer to assist you – if your claim has the following characteristics:
- There is a dispute over who is at fault for the accident
- Severe damage to the vehicles
- Severe injuries
- You feel overwhelmed by the process
- The insurance company is disputing that are injured or is questioning the need for medical treatment
- The insurance company is trying to get you to settle your claim when you have not completed your medical treatment
- You feel the insurance adjuster is harassing you
- The insurance company wants you to see one of their doctors
- The insurance adjuster keeps on telling you that you do not need a lawyer
- Somebody died in the accident