There is no law requiring you to hire an attorney after being injured in
a car accident, however it is usually in your best interests to do so.
Minor crashes that result in little more than a busted fender and a few
scrapes can likely be handled without an attorney's involvement. However,
in cases involving more serious injuries, such as those involving missed
time from work, hospitalizations, surgeries, or death, it is in your best
interests to hire an attorney. Most attorneys offer free consultations,
so if you are on the fence about what to do, you have nothing to lose
by at least reaching out.