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Brooklyn Personal Injury Attorneys
Brooklyn Personal Injury Information
If you have been injured in an accident - be it an auto accident, workplace accident or others - there are probably a number of issues you are facing at this point. First of all, you may be in a state of shock following the injury incident. Secondly, you need to get prompt medical treatment for the injuries you have suffered. You need to pay those quickly accumulating medical bills, but you are also in a position where you cannot work. You need to take time off from work so that you can get the medical treatment you need to recover from your injuries. At this point, the insurance company is probably trying to get you to agree to a prompt settlement.
This is exactly the time when you need the advise and guidance of an experienced Brooklyn personal injury lawyer, who will examine all facets of your case, hold the negligent parties responsible and make sure that you receive fair compensation for all the injuries, damages and losses you have sustained.
Why do you need a personal injury lawyer?
This is a question many injured victims have. It is a reasonable question to have. But, remember, if you are injured, this is not the time for you to be completing paperwork and dealing with insurance adjusters. The insurance company is not your friend. They are only interested in making money for themselves and minimizing what they have to pay you. A knowledgeable Brooklyn personal injury lawyer will know how to deal with insurance companies and ensure that you get just compensation. A skilled attorney will fight for your rights and also be able to determine all the negligent parties that are responsible for your injuries and losses.
Should you rush into a settlement?
The answer is a resounding "no." If you have been involved in a Brooklyn accident, you should never take the first settlement that is offered to you. Here is the reason why. It is virtually impossible to calculate all damages within days of the accident. Some of your injuries will not even surface until days or even weeks after your accident. If you sign an agreement, you are signing away your rights. You will not be able to negotiate anything once you have signed that agreement. Any expenses you undergo as a result of additional injuries that surface later, will be your problem. This could result in significant out-of-pocket expenses. Please do not let this happen to you. Do not rush into a settlement.
When should you contact a personal injury lawyer?
If you have been involved in an accident, it would be in your best interests to contact a Brooklyn personal injury lawyer right away. Often, in Brooklyn traffic accidents or other accident cases, the scene is cleared within hours or within a day. A lot of evidence can be lost, misplaced or destroyed. Without that evidence, your case may not be worth much. The sooner you get a lawyer on your case, the better are your chances of getting a fair settlement.
If you or a loved one has been injured as a result of someone else's negligence, please contact the experienced Brooklyn personal injury lawyers of Wingate, Russotti and Shapiro for a free, comprehensive and confidential consultation. We will remain on your side, fight for your rights and make sure you get maximum compensation for your injuries, damages and losses.
