If you were injured in an auto accident, a slip and fall, or in some other way in the Ft. Lauderdale and surrounding area, you may be entitled to recover money for your case. The Franzen Law Firm handles all personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis, which means clients don’t pay until the case settles.
Why Should You Hire a Lawyer?
Technically, you can file a personal injury claim against an insurance company by yourself. Some people choose this route when they’ve suffered only mild injuries and have the time to research the legal claims process themselves.
However, an accident attorney— especially a personal injury attorney like Adam Franzen—can help you go up against big auto insurance companies and their team of lawyers. At the Franzen Firm, we already know the personal injury laws and procedural rules and can effectively handle all the legwork for you. We will act as your advocate throughout the entire case.
Because an insurance company’s lawyers have the knowledge to reduce compensation and even deny the claim altogether, hiring an accident attorney is the best option for people who:
- Have suffered severe injuries.
- Are faced with expensive medical bills.
- Have experienced a significant loss of wages due to their injuries.
Car Accidents
If someone injured you through their negligence in driving a vehicle, then you have rights under the law. You want to make sure to protect those rights after a car accident so you don’t end up paying–financially and personally–for someone else’s careless driving behavior. In some cases, you made need to sue after a car accident. Below are some things you need to consider when deciding whether to contact an attorney after a car accident.
- Is fault contested in your case, or do the other driver and their insurance company admit that the other driver caused the accident?
If there is going to be a fight over fault, especially if that fight will be waged in a court that applies the technical rules of evidence, then there is too much at stake for you to go it alone, and you need a car accident lawyer’s help.
- How much are your out-of-pocket expenses for such things as medical bills and lost income?
You have to decide at what level your case is too big to handle yourself, and how much you are willing to pay out of pocket.
- How seriously were you injured and how long did it take you to recover?
If you had a serious injury such as a broken bone or a herniated disk that affected you for a long time, and especially if you have a permanent injury that will haunt you the rest of your life, you have a potentially large claim and should hire a lawyer to present it professionally.
- Are you going to court?
If you have to take your case to court, and you cannot use an alternative dispute resolution such as the consumer-friendly small claims court, you need a lawyer who knows the court rules. That way you give yourself a fair chance to win and ensure that your legal rights are protected.
- Are you willing to invest the time learning how to settle car accident claims, and then actually presenting your claim?
If you don’t want to hours researching the topic, hire a lawyer and turn your case over to him early so he will have time to prepare your case.
If you have been in an accident in Ft. Lauderdale Florida, contact Adam Franzen today.
If you are involved in an accident causing you personal injury and/or loss, call Adam Franzen at (954) 462-5790. Visit his website to learn more about how he can help you with your personal injury cases.
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