Don’t Wait to Consult a Personal Injury Lawyer
It is extremely important for those injured in auto accidents in Florida to contact a Personal Injury Lawyer immediately following an accident to ensure that their rights are protected.
Anyone Can Afford a Personal Injury Lawyer
Accident victims are often hesitant to hire an attorney immediately following a motor vehicle collision. One of the most common reasons for this delay is that they believe they will be unable to afford an attorney, and that hiring an attorney requires an expensive retainer or high-priced hourly fee. However, personal injury attorneys typically work on a contingent fee basis. What this means is that their fee depends upon obtaining a judgment or settlement for their client. In other words, you don’t owe the attorney anything unless he is able to get a settlement or verdict for you. This allows individuals of limited financial means to obtain outstanding, qualified, and experienced legal representation, provided the attorney agrees to accept their case.
Waiting to Hire a Personal Injury Lawyer Can Be Costly
For one reason or another, injured claimants often wait to hire a personal injury lawyer, following their injury. Often they believe they can handle the claim on their own or that they are unable to afford an attorney, a misconception addressed above. However, by delaying the process of obtaining legal representation, injured claimants can be decreasing their potential compensation for their injuries. For example, under Florida law, Claimants Injured in motor vehicle accidents must be treated for an emergency medical condition within 14 days of the accident if they hope to maximize the No Fault (PIP) Insurance coverage benefits paid for their claim. In addition, restrictions have been placed on the types of physicians injured claimants may treat with for their emergency medical conditions, if they hope to obtain the maximum (PIP) benefits paid on their claim. Failing to follow the statutory guidelines, which the majority of injured claimants are unaware of, can be costly in that it may reduce the net compensation to the claimant for their injuries. For More Information on this topic please click on the link below.
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