Q:
Do I really need a lawyer for my personal injury claim?
A:
In many cases, you will benefit by retaining the services of a qualified attorney.
Some insurance companies are advertising how quickly they respond to claims. They would like you to believe that they are motivated by their goal of prompt customer service. However, think about why insurance companies would benefit by paying claims quickly. Insurance companies realize they have a superior negotiating position when the claimant does not have the help of a lawyer. The unrepresented person is generally not familiar with personal injury law and has no experience negotiating the value of injuries and therefore have no idea what their claim is worth. In the event that an agreement is not reached, the unrepresented person is not in a position to sue the insurance company. Thus, the insurance company has no reason to fear the unrepresented claimant.
On the other hand, an experienced injury attorney knows the value of your claim. In addition, they can exert some influence on the insurance company because if the case does not settle, the probability of a lawsuit goes up greatly. Thus, one study showed that parties represented by an attorney generally two to three times the amount that unrepresented parties received.
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Seattle
2101 Fourth Avenue
Suite 630
Seattle, WA 98121
Phone: (206) 727-4000
Fax: 206-727-4001
Bellevue
11061 NE 2nd Street
Suite 250
Bellevue, WA 98004
Phone: 425-298-3104
(Appointment Only)
Renton/Tukwila
14900 Interurban Avenue South
Tukwila, WA 98168
Phone: 425-298-3104
(Appointment Only)
Mercer Island
2955 80th Ave SE
Mercer Island, WA 98040
Phone: 425-298-3104
(Appointment Only)
Central Washington
Wenatchee, WA 98801
Phone: 509-731-3104
(Appointment Only)
Toll Free: 1-800-4-Accident