Do I need a personal injury attorney?

February 19, 2025
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If you have been seriously hurt in a truck or car accident, you need experienced attorneys on your side.

Do I need a personal injury attorney?

If you have sustained serious injuries due to someone else’s negligence, you should consult with a personal injury attorney right away. 

The insurance company for the negligent person or company will begin gathering evidence and building their defense right away. If you delay in retaining an attorney, you take the risk that evidence favorable to you will disappear. You also risk being misled or taken advantage of by the insurance company.

Insurance adjusters are not assigned to help you – their job is to save the insurance company money. You are at a disadvantage when dealing with an experienced adjuster on your own.

If you don’t retain an attorney right away, you may suffer a gap in your medical treatment which will irreparably harm your case. Many primary care doctors will not see their patients for an auto accident. An attorney can help you quickly find a doctor who will see you. 

What can a personal injury attorney do for me that I can’t do myself?
 
  • A personal injury attorney can help you navigate the health care system to ensure you promptly get the care you need.
  • A personal injury attorney can help facilitate the property damage process.
  • A personal injury attorney can help you deal with hospital liens, health insurance and health insurance liens.
  • A personal injury attorney can gather evidence to use against the at fault party, increasing the value of your case.
  • A personal injury attorney can take steps to ensure you recover the maximum value for your case.

How do I choose a personal injury attorney?

Attorneys who are board certified in personal injury law have passed a specialized test and have been recommended by judges and other attorneys. If you hire a board certified attorney, you will be represented by a specialist in the field.

Should I hire an attorney who has billboards and TV ads?

Often, people who hire a “billboard” firm never talk with a lawyer. They are relegated to low-level staff. We have had calls from former clients of billboard firms tell us they never talked with a lawyer, or every time they called, a different lawyer was handling their case, or that their case was settled without their knowledge. If you hire our firm, a lawyer will handle your case, and you will be able to speak with a lawyer. 

Why should I hire Wham & Rogers, PLLC?

If you read our reviews, you will find that we treat our clients like family. We work hard to make sure our clients are taken care of and get the best results possible. 
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