It’s Not the Size of the Case That Matters

It’s a commonly held misconception that lawyers, particularly personal accident attorneys, are greedy and only want to take “big” cases. Aside from that not being necessarily true, what is or is not a “big enough” case is a subjective term.

Your injury is a big deal to you, especially if it was someone else’s fault. Additionally, unless you are both a medical and legal professional, your assessment of whether your personal injury case is “big enough” for a lawsuit may not be accurate. Some injuries that seem minor at first can turn out to cause more pain, and incur further medical expenses, over time.

Insurance Adjusters and Personal Injury Lawyers

In most personal injury cases, an insurance company will compensate you for your injuries. This means an insurance adjuster will examine your injuries—major or minor—and offer a settlement. This settlement is almost certain to be in the best interest of the insurance company, and not necessarily that of the injured person.

Insurance companies don’t want lawyers involved in the case, because they know they’re likely to have to pay more. An experienced injury attorney will negotiate on behalf of the injured person, and is likely to know what certain types of injuries end up costing victims over the long run. The insurance company will have lawyers working for them, and so should you.

Most Cases Settle out of Court

Many personal injury cases settle out of court. However, by preparing a case for trial, you and your legal team are showing the insurance company that you know your rights and are prepared to fight for what you deserve in a court of law. This can help ensure you get the maximum settlement to which you are entitled, often without going to court.

Preparing for Trial

If you do need to go to court, your legal team will continue to negotiate on your behalf. It doesn’t matter how severely you were injured—if you’ve suffered medical costs, lost wages, pain and suffering, you deserve to compensation for those losses. Although you may not need to go to trial, we’ll prepare your case for that eventuality. No matter how “small”.

Have you suffered injuries because of someone else’s mistake? Let our legal team evaluate your case, at no cost to you.

Call us today to speak with a personal injury lawyer in Brooklyn or Staten Island:

212-228-1331 or 718-448-1600