If you or a loved one have been injured in an accident or as the result of someone else’s negligence and are planning to make a claim for compensation, you may be thinking about handling the matter without a lawyer. It’s too much hassle to involve an attorney, you may be telling yourself, or you may be thinking that the claim isn’t worth enough that a lawyer would even take your case.
What Claims Actually NEED a Personal Injury Lawyer on Your Side: The Answer
If you are going to proceed with a claim, you need to be represented by a personal injury lawyer. Don’t try to look after determining what your claim is worth, trying to get benefits you are entitled to, negotiating a possible settlement or preparing for a trial when a settlement cannot be reached when you are busy trying to recover from your injuries. Here are some other reasons why having a lawyer working on your behalf is a good idea:
- The full extent of your injuries may not be fully known for some time, and your lawyer will make sure that your claim reflects this fact.
You want to make sure that you are fully and fairly compensated for your loss, including pain and suffering, out of pocket expenses, rehabilitation costs and loss of future income.
- You may not be aware that your family members can also make claims for compensation.
When someone is injured, his or her family members are also affected by the event as well. They may have the right to bring their own claims for compensation because their quality of life has changed. An experienced personal injury lawyer can discuss your other family members’ options and include their claims for compensation with the main claim.
- Claimants without insurance can still be successful in making claims for compensation.
Personal injury law is complicated. If you or your loved one are not covered by an insurance policy, it doesn’t mean that you do not have the right to be compensated for your injuries. You may still be able to make a claim against another person, a company or a government agency or department for compensation.
Personal injury law is complex, and if you want to get the full amount of compensation you are entitled to, you need the help of an experienced personal injury lawyer. Call Conte Associates at 1-877-614-0008. Based in Vaughan and Whitby, Conte & Associates works with clients in Whitby/Oshawa, and in the following cities in Ontario: Oshawa, Ajax, Pickering, Clarington, Newcastle, Courtice, Bowmanville, Newcastle, Port Perry, Belleville, and Peterborough.
