It is always a good idea to work with an attorney if you were injured in an accident. Plaintiffs who hire personal injury lawyers to represent them have a higher likelihood of payout, settle cases faster, receive higher amounts of compensation, and are typically more satisfied than plaintiffs who attempt to negotiate or recover damages on their own.
When you are injured, it is difficult to focus on healing and deal with insurance companies and medical bills at the same time. If your case involves many factors, or if there are large costs involved, or if you just want sound legal guidance, hiring a personal injury lawyer is the way to go.