The hours and days following an accident or injury can be chaotic and confusing. Through your pain and shock, you are expected to speak with doctors, insurance adjusters, and police officers. It can be overwhelming to think about the coming days of missed work, rehabilitation, and unpaid bills.

Not every accident necessitates attorney involvement. But if you have sustained a serious injury that has significantly impacted your health and life, hiring a personal injury attorney can benefit you in many ways – and not all of them are financial. Having an advocate during this time allows you to concentrate on the most important things – your health, and your recovery.

Here are just some of the many ways that a personal injury attorney can help to give you peace of mind.

Benefits of Hiring a Personal Injury Attorney

Maintaining Objectivity – You may be angry, afraid, and coping with a lot of pain. No one in that situation can make the best decisions, but your personal injury advocate is there with an unbiased and objective voice.
Assessing Your Case – An experienced personal injury attorney will be able to tell you, based on history and precedent, if you have a case and are likely to prevail. You can save time and money by not filing a lawsuit if it is not prudent to do so.
Unraveling Red Tape – From complicated insurance policies to police and medical reports, the paperwork begins to pile up before you can even return home from the emergency room. A personal injury attorney will ask you for everything you have received pertaining to the accident or injury, and make sense of it all for you.
Calling off Creditors – If you are unable to return to your job, or have mounting bills that you are unable to pay due to your injury, your attorney can assist with calling creditors to explain and mitigate the situation, taking unneeded pressure off of your shoulders.
Searching out the Truth – Personal injury attorneys usually have a team of specialists they can call on who are experienced in your type of case. These skilled professionals know what to look for, and what to ask to search out all of the facts pertaining to your case.
Resolving the Issue – A trial may not be the best option based upon your situation. An experienced attorney will know when to pursue arbitration or mediation in lieu of a lengthy, costly trial.
Negotiating Skillfully – A successful personal injury lawyer has a wealth of knowledge and experience in negotiating with other attorneys, as well as dealing with insurance companies. They cannot be intimidated or tricked into taking a deal that is not beneficial to you, as they are well-versed in this arena.
Advocating for You – Whether negotiating a settlement or fighting for you at trial, you can be confident that you are well represented. Having a personal injury attorney on your side gives you the peace of mind you need to move on with your life, secure in the knowledge that everything possible was done on your behalf.If you have been injured due to the negligence of someone in the Sarasota/ Bradenton area, call Probinsky & Cole today. We are happy to discuss the details of your situation and advise you as to your best next step.