Unfortunately, accidents happen every day. A large percentage of accidents are the fault of another person. When this occurs, the victim of the accident should not be responsible to cover the financial losses resulting from the accident. There are medical bills, lost wages, and in some cases, property damage. In order for victims of an accident to get the compensation that they deserve, they should hire personal injury lawyers in Charleston.
A personal injury lawyer will sit down with the victim and discuss the circumstances of the accident in order to determine if they have a case. Next, the lawyer will request the victim’s medical records from their hospital visit following the accident. They will also request any records from any followup visits which the victim had. This information will not only give the attorney an idea as to how much the medical bills add up to, it also gives them an idea as to how much the victim deserves for pain and suffering, and if the victim suffered any long-term, or permanent injuries. All of this information is necessary for the victim to get the compensation that they deserve.
The person who caused the accident will often contact their insurance company. It is the job of the insurance company’s attorneys to see that the insurance company pays out the smallest settlement possible. Often times, they will send a representative to go speak to the victim and offer a settlement. When the victim is not being represented by a personal injury attorney, he or she may be inclined to accept the settlement offered. Because these settlements are offered very early, the victim has no way of knowing how serious their injuries actually are, and if there are going to be any long-term physical problems. A personal injury attorney will not accept the settlement, and will make an offer to the insurance company with their client’s best interests in mind. If the insurance company does not accept the offer, the case would go before a judge or jury to decide whether or not the settlement is reasonable.
The personal Injury Lawyers in Charleston, The Phipps Law Firm, with work with the victim to make sure that they get the compensation that they deserve.
