Deciding Whether to Hire a Lawyer for Your Personal Injury Claim in Texas?

Auto accidents happen every day in Fort Worth. Many times they do not have a good outcome. If you have been involved in a car wreck it is always advisable to visit a doctor in order to properly determine the extent of your injuries. But where do you go from there? Chances are unexpected bills are piling up as a result of the crash: medical bills, rental car bills, repair bills – not to mention the prospect of lost wages due to your injuries.

Anderson Law Firm offers free consultations to personal injury victims just like you. Every day we hear from people who are considering accepting an insurance company’s settlement offer when in reality they should be receiving several times more money. Far too often people decide against hiring an attorney and decide to represent themselves. This is nearly always a critical mistake.

So why do people continue to chose to go that route?

Sometimes people think by going it alone they will receive more compensation in the end. This is rarely the case.

Since 1991, Attorney Mark Anderson has practiced Personal Injury Law in Fort Worth. He knows how to deal with insurance companies to get the compensation his clients deserve. If the insurance company does not offer a fair amount, then the matter is presented to a jury and they can decide. If a person represent themselves, filing a lawsuit is not a viable option.

There are three main reasons why you should never attempt to resolve a serious personal injury claim without legal representation:

1. If you wait too long, it’s too late. Texas has a two years statute of limitations. This means that you have two years from the date of your claim in which to settle your case or have a lawsuit filed at the courthouse. If you wait too long, no lawyer can help you, as your claim is forever barred.
2. Insurance companies are tricky. At the end of the day they are running a business and are working to make a profit. If you sign any documents from the insurance company without seeking proper legal counsel, you might be signing away your rights to the claim you deserve.
3. More often than not, working with an attorney often means a bigger settlement – more money for you to help with your medical bills, loss of income and pain and suffering you have endured.

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