If you have been hurt in a car accident, you may be tempted to just accept whatever settlement the insurance company offers you. In most cases, this will lead to you recovering far less than you would have if you had hired a lawyer to represent you.
Insurance companies are in business to make money - not to pay out the maximum on insurance claims. When an insurance adjuster approaches you with an accident settlement, there is a strong likelihood that the amount will be much lower than it would be if you were represented by counsel. In fact, studies show that people who have an attorney recover 40% more in accident cases than people who represent themselves.
In a personal injury lawsuit, you may be entitled to financial compensation for all of your losses, including medical bills, future medical treatment, lost wages, reduced earning capacity, property damage, pain and suffering, emotional distress, scarring, disfigurement, and loss of enjoyment of life. A seasoned Hot Springs car accident lawyer will investigate the facts of your case, research Arkansas law, and work with experts to ensure that you get maximum compensation for your injuries.
In many cases, personal injury claims are resolved via settlement. If the insurance company won’t give you a fair settlement, your attorney will take the case to trial to ensure that you get the money that you deserve. When insurers know that they may have to defend a case in court, they are much more likely to offer you a settlement that covers all of your losses.