Accidents happen all of the time. Unfortunately those accidents cost money, sometimes a lot of money. What happens when an accident happens to you and causes an untold amount of stress on your financial well being? How do you cope with the loss without losing everything? A personal injury law firm may be just what you need to help you get re-compensated for the expense of your injuries.
A personal injury lawyer would be needed for cases involving accidents such as road traffic accidents, product defect accidents, accidents within the home, tripping or falling accidents, and usually assault claims. Medical and dental accidents are also classified as personal injury.
You want to find a personal injury lawyer that is experienced and knowledgeable about the type of claim that you have. Referrals from friends and family can be extremely helpful if they know of a lawyer or someone who has used the particular type of lawyer you are looking for. You can also seek recommendations from a state bar organization. These organizations have directories of lawyers that are most likely members of the AAJ (American Association for Justice). Keep in mind that all this really means is that the attorney has paid their membership fees. However, they can still be a helpful source for getting started. The next step is meeting with a few personal injury lawyers and getting to know them and learning how they will be able to best help you.
Many personal injury Wichita lawyers offer an initial consultation expecting no fee from you for this. This way you can meet with the lawyer and discuss the specifics of your case and ask about what fees the lawyer will be expecting to collect from you. Most injury lawyers work on a contingent fee basis, this means that if you win your case they will obtain a percentage of the money you are awarded. If you happen to lose your case the lawyer does not receive compensation for the work he has done for you. This fee is different from state to state but generally you can expect fees ranging from about 30 to 40 percent.
Most insurance companies will offer you as little as possible when you have suffered in an accident. Many times the amount offered is not enough to pay for the injuries you have sustained. Hiring a personal injury lawyer can help you get the compensation that you need.
