There are different reasons why injured accident victims may not seek help from an experienced personal injury lawyer, including concerns about the cost. The good news is that many people end up with significantly more in their pockets when they have the right legal representation.
Unlike many other types of lawyers, most personal injury lawyers do not bill you for litigation costs or hourly fees during your case. Your case evaluation is free, and we only get paid if we successfully get a settlement or verdict for you. Our fees come directly from your payout, which means you never have to pay anything out of pocket during your case.
Having the right attorney can often result in a significantly higher settlement payment. Consider the following:
Scenario A:
You handle your claim on your own, seeking $15,000 to cover your medical expenses and lost income. You receive $11,000 from the insurance company, since they questioned some of your damages and you did not know how to prove otherwise. You use the full $11,000 to pay as many expenses as you can.
Scenario B:
You consult with The Levin Firm Personal Injury Lawyers and we determine that your claim should be worth $30,000 due to the need for future medical care, future missed work, and the physical suffering you experienced. We prove the full amount of your damages and obtain the $30,000 settlement for you. Of that $30,000, $9,000 goes to cover attorney’s fees and costs, leaving you with $21,000. That is $10,000 more than Scenario A.
This is one example of how it can be entirely worth it to discuss your claim with a personal injury attorney in Philadelphia. Keep in mind that insurance companies will do anything possible to lower your settlement, especially if you are unrepresented. Having a skilled lawyer shows the insurer that you mean business, and that you will not hesitate to file a personal injury lawsuit if needed.
