Can a Lawyer Really Get Me a Better Accident Injury Settlement?

The list of decisions you have to make after an accident is long enough—when you add everything you need to do for a personal injury settlement, you’re essentially taking on a part-time job. Even if your accident is obviously due to someone else’s negligence, you’re facing an uphill battle when it comes to getting full and fair compensation. That’s why it’s helpful to hire a personal injury attorney.

Since most injury lawyers work on a contingency basis, you don’t worry about having to pay anything upfront. Any fees that are collected come from your settlement or court award.

Learn more about the benefits of hiring an accident injury settlement attorney in Alabama, and to discuss your case in greater detail, call Burns, Cunningham & Mackey at 251-432-0612.

Your Injuries and the Liable Party’s Insurance Play a Role

While hiring an attorney can definitely help you get a better settlement from the liable party, it isn’t the only relevant factor. A lot depends on the severity of your injuries and the quality of the other driver’s insurance.

If you have substantial proof of your injuries, a good amount of evidence tying your injuries to the accident, and evidence of the expenses related to your injuries, it’s hard for the insurance company to ignore your claim.

Similarly, the limits of your settlement are often dependent on how much insurance the driver carries. If they carry the bare minimum required by state law, that’s the most you will get from the insurance company—even if your actual expenses are much higher.

Working with an attorney is an excellent way to protect your best interests in a personal injury claim. However, just remember that many other factors influence your settlement.

An Attorney Can Significantly Increase Your Settlement

At this stage, you may be wondering if hiring an attorney is truly beneficial for your claim. The other party’s insurance company may have already reached out to you and told you the opposite. They may have told you that their initial offer is the best you’ll get and that hiring an attorney won’t change that. The only difference, they claim, is that you’ll have to pay your attorney part of that settlement.

Remember that the other party’s insurance company is not your friend. They are not on your side. Of course, they’ll tell you not to hire a lawyer—doing so will likely force their company to pay out a higher settlement to you. Their only goal is to diminish how much they have to pay, whether that’s by pushing the blame onto you, diminishing the value of your injuries, or rushing you to accept a low settlement.

However, research gathered from surveys suggests that hiring an attorney really does benefit you in a personal injury case. When people reporting a personal injury claim were asked about the outcome of their claim, the results were shocking. Those who hired an attorney were more likely to receive a payout and the average payout for an attorney’s claim was over four times higher than a claim that did not involve an attorney.

How to Push for a Full and Fair Settlement

What does this mean for your accident claim? Hiring a personal injury lawyer is usually worth your time. It’s no risk with a high chance of a positive outcome. If you work with an attorney who works on a contingency basis, you pay nothing if you don’t receive a settlement or court award. However, you get the benefit of a professional who understands how insurance companies work and what it takes to get a full and fair settlement out of them. You get to spend more time resting and recovering from your injuries, all while knowing that your claim is in good hands.

Take the First Step with Burns, Cunningham & Mackey At Burns, Cunningham & Mackey, we understand that a personal injury can be stressful and traumatizing. Our goal is to make the legal side of your accident as simple as possible while fighting for every dollar you deserve. Let’s set up a time to talk about your injuries and make a plan. Call us at 251-432-0612 or get in touch with us online to schedule your con