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Auto accident - when do I need lawyer

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We've had an auto accident, other driver was cited. Minor injuries to me, still being treated, but am sure pain & suffering is due. I've been told to wait and see what is offered by insurance company. If I don't feel their offer is sufficient, that is the time to get a lawyer. Should I wait or get a lawyer now?
 


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I am a law school graduate. What I offer is mere information, not to be construed as forming an attorney client relationship.

I think there should always be a need of consulting with an attorney. But, if I have just car damage and other types of property damage only, I don't use an attorney. However, because there is physical injury and you DO have pain and suffering, I suggest you consult with a personal injury attorney. It says you the time and hassle of dealing with the insurance company. Not only that, but most insurance companies, when they think they are dealing with a non-attorney, truly low ball the settlement and don't treat the accident victim really well.

Start off reading the auto accident articles and related insurance subsections at freeadvice.com's home page and then consult with an accident/personal injury attorney in your state at attorneypages.com. If you can't find one there/need to double check his/her references, contact your STATE BAR ASSOCIATION (call 411 and ask for your state bar) and then go from there. BUT DO THIS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

Hope this helps.
 
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Yes, you need to consult with an experienced personal injury attorney; remember, the adjuster for the insurance company owes you no duty to see that you fairly compensated; his/her sole duty is to get rid of the claim as cheaply as possible---regardless of what you entitled to. There are many many factors that go into evaluating a claim---that why it important to have the advice of a professional. In addition, it quite easy to unintentionally hurt severely a case by an off hand comment to an adjuster, and the injured victim never realize it until it is too late. Let an experienced attorney help you through this morass.
George Senteney http://www.prairielaw.com
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