Whether it’s the result of a car or motorcycle collision, slip and fall, on-the-job accident, or consumer product defect, personal injury lawsuits are a common and understandable reason people seek out legal representation.
At Debranski & Associates, we’ve seen it all over the years, representing clients in all scenarios and fighting to get our clients the best settlement possible. Our extensive experience gives us a unique understanding of the complexities of personal injury cases, and we are committed to using this knowledge to your advantage.
Get Medical Treatment and Legal Documentation Immediately
Immediate medical treatment and legal documentation are not just important, they are crucial. Were you in a car accident? Make sure you call the police at the scene and follow up to get a copy of their report. Did you have to go to the hospital to treat your injuries? Keep records of your visits, treatments, medications, etc. This proactive approach will significantly strengthen your case, giving you the power to defend your rights effectively.
People Who Retain Lawyers Tend to Win Larger Settlements
You may be tempted to go it alone against a plaintiff or an insurance company, and that’s certainly your right! However, study after study shows that people who hire lawyers to represent them tend to receive substantially larger settlements than people who navigate cases on their own. For instance, this study by the Insurance Research Council found that plaintiffs with legal representation in auto injury cases received as much as 3.5 times larger settlements than those without representation. Simply put, an experienced attorney like those in our practice has been around the block a few times with insurance companies, employers, and negligent drivers and has a realistic idea of the kind of compensation you can expect.
Move Quickly If You Want to Hire an Attorney
Aside from the peace of mind of having an attorney on your side, moving quickly in the event of an accident has a few distinct legal advantages. If you wait months or even weeks, tracking down witnesses, preserving evidence, locating records, and so on becomes increasingly difficult.
People’s memories can fade quickly, and if you don’t act fast, the particulars of your case can slip through the cracks, making it much harder for you and your attorney to build a strong case.
It Costs Nothing Upfront to Consult With One of Our Attorneys
Debranski & Associates, like many attorneys in this field, work on a contingency fee basis. That means that we don’t get paid until you get paid, so it won’t cost you anything to get an idea of the strength of your case or even to file or litigate. If it turns out this isn’t how you’d like to proceed, that’s fine. But, more likely than not, you’ll see the advantages of retaining counsel to get the settlement you deserve.
Stay off Social Media
You’ve probably heard this kind of advice when it comes to applying for a job or starting a new relationship, but it cannot be overstated how detrimental social media can be to your personal injury claim. Even innocuous posts and pictures can be misconstrued, so it’s best to tighten up the security controls on your accounts or forego personal posts altogether while you’re in litigation. When filing suit over a devastating injury claim, the last thing you need is for a defendant’s lawyers to find a picture of you enjoying yourself at a party or complaining about details of the case that are in dispute. It’s best to keep conversations about your case between you and your attorney and not leave anything on the internet that can be used against you, even in bad faith.
Ready to file your personal injury claim? Contact us today. Debranski & Associates has spent years fighting for our clients in the North Metro Atlanta area, and we can’t wait to get you the settlement you deserve.