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distress after an auto accident as well. Then there's financial
hardship; how much work did you miss due to doctor's appointments and
recovery time? All this falls under the legal umbrella of personal
injury law, also known as tort law.
Our Guide to Personal Injury Attorneys
If you are recovering from an injury caused by an auto accident, you
might be entitled to compensation in addition to what your insurance
company initially offers for your medical costs. In fact, you might be
able to receive a settlement to help with lost wages, additional medical
bills, domestic help while you're incapacitated, and even emotional
pain and suffering to you and your family.
But imagine the cool reception you'll get if you go back to your
insurance company to ask for a higher settlement. These companies have
large legal departments dedicated to minimizing what they pay out to
policyholders; by yourself, you're the David against their Goliath.
Luckily, our state-by-state guides to personal injury attorneys can put
you in touch with someone who can advocate on your behalf. We can lead
you to lawyers in your state who specialize in personal injury cases and
are experts at working with insurance companies to get you the
settlement you deserve. Many will gladly give you a free initial
consultation.
If you seek legal advice, it's important that you do so as soon as
possible after an accident. You're more likely to get the compensation
due to you if your attorney is able to act quickly. Our state attorney
guides can help you find the right lawyer as soon as possible.
Consult DMV.org for your state to find information about personal injury
attorneys who can help you get the financial relief you need