Yes! You do need a lawyer for a car accident claim. In fact, you need a lawyer to navigate any legal claim you plan to make. Navigating the ins and outs of the legal process is difficult. So difficult, in fact, that lawyers get multiple degrees and spend years in school just to grasp the complexities of the system. Watching The Lincoln Lawyer or Law & Order are NOT sufficient prerequisites to understanding the law. You cannot successfully handle a personal injury claim because you have a penchant for legal dramas. Without the experience of someone whose life and livelihood are dedicated to the practice, you will walk away with less than you deserve, or nothing at all.