Hiring a lawyer promptly may be the difference between winning or losing your case. Insurance companies know that time is on their side, not yours. The longer the injured victim delays, the more likely it is that critical evidence you need to prove your case will disappear. Here are the main reasons why you should seek a bodily injury lawyer's advice sooner than later: The 2-year statute of limitations is not the only deadline in many cases. If your case is against a city, county, state, or federal entity due to an injury on government property or by a government-owned and operated vehicle, you have strict notice requirements that must be met or your case will be barred.  Some of these are as short as 90 days from the date of the injury. There is no duty to preserve videotapes, inter-company reports,  emails, or certain other evidence UNLESS the victim or her attorney sends written notice demanding the evidence be secured and preserved. Insurance companies will typically not pay your medical bills as you incur them. They know that as the bills pile up, you are more likely to stop following through on needed medical care and by doing so, harm your own case. An experienced personal injury attorney can help you get the medical care you need without having to come out-of-pocket for the medical bills as you go. We offer a 100% FREE CONSULTATION with no obligation to learn your rights so you can make an informed decision.