A Rutland Personal Injury Lawyer Can Help with Your Claim
Most people face injuries in some form or manner throughout the course of their life. Many people have gone to the emergency room–or know someone who has gone to the emergency room–at least once. While injuries are common, filing a lawsuit to is an unfamiliar process. As such, if you have a personal injury claim in Rutland, you may not know whether you need a personal injury lawyer. Here are five reasons hiring a lawyer may be a smart choice:
1. You Have Been Seriously Injured
If your injuries are minor, you may not need an attorney to help you recover compensation. However, your injuries may be serious and result in medical bills. In this case, hiring a legal professional is crucial. They can help you to understand what your damages are worth and what damages are available to you (both economic and noneconomic damages). They also negotiate a fair settlement amount. This may mean that you are able to recover the maximum amount of compensation available.
2. You’re Not Sure Who’s to Blame for Your Injuries or if You Have a Case
Another reason why hiring an attorney might be smart is in a situation where you’re not sure if you have a personal injury case or exactly who is to blame. For example, if you have suffered harm due to a doctor’s decision (or lack of action), you may be wondering whether or not the doctor could be liable for your injuries. Further, you may not know whether it’s the doctor who’s to blame, the pharmaceutical company, the hospital, etc. An attorney can bring clarity to your case.
3. The Insurance company Denied Your Claim
Sometimes insurance companies will deny claims. This may be true even when you deserve compensation. When this happens you should hire an attorney. An attorney can help you to understand the reasons why the insurer rejected your claim. They can also tell you what steps that you can take next.
4. You Don’t Understand the Law
Personal injury laws in Vermont can be confusing. There is a statute of limitations for personal injury cases (three years from the date of incident). Vermont also has shared fault laws, elements that you have to prove to hold a party liable, and more. Of course, there is also a very specific process for filing a claim in the first place. If you aren’t trained in the law these steps may confuse you. Hiring an attorney is strongly recommended in these cases.
5. You Think the Insurer Offered Less than You Deserve
Just because the insurance company didn’t deny your claim and has offered a settlement doesn’t mean that you don’t need an attorney. Insurance adjusters often offer claimants less than they deserve. They hope that they can get away with saving some money. This is especially true when a claimant doesn’t have legal representation. If you think that the insurer has offered less than you deserve, contact an attorney for a consultation and review of your case.
Contact Sabbeth Law Today
In all cases, scheduling a consultation with the Vermont personal injury attorneys at the offices of Sabbeth Law is free, and is a great opportunity to learn more about whether or not you have a case and whether or not you need an attorney. To schedule a consultation with your Rutland personal injury attorney today, please call 1-833-SABBETH or contact us online.