A lot of times we're asked, should I hire an attorney if I don't want to go to trial and I just want to settle the case on my own? The answer to that question is it depends. For example, if you've got a case that the amount at stake is such a small number that it won't change your day, won't change your week or month, then you should do it on your own. It's obviously not a big case, it's not an important thing to you. However, if you've got a case that you think that you're entitled to a significant amount of money and one that it's important in your financial portfolio, then you absolutely should get an attorney. Why risk thousands of dollars on something that you're not familiar with? In addition to the amount of money at stake, some people just simply don't understand the process or don't want to understand the process. Lawsuits, claims are very complicated. Sometimes the matter might seem simple, but how much do you have to pay back in leans? What is the value of my personal injury worth? How do I get my medical records in billing? Do I have to pay all of that back? Those are important questions that if you don't know the answer to, that's where a lawyer can add lots of value. Finally, something you just don't want to do yourself because it's not any fun. Is this claim or law suit taking up time out of your day and mental energy and physical energy and you're spending time worrying and thinking about this? Well, maybe that's kind of thing you should turn over to an attorney, let them handle all those details for you so you can get on with getting better in life and moving on.