When you have been
in a car accident or, suffered an injury, because of someone, else’s negligence you often have to deal with an insurance company to try to get compensated for your injuries and pain and suffering. Some people are hesitant to hire a lawyer because they feel a lawyer will just take a part of their money. However, there are at least five reasons to hire lawyer instead of dealing with the insurance adjustors yourself.ONE: Increase Amount of Recovery
While a personal injury lawyer typically takes one-third of any damages you receive, you often still make more money hiring a lawyer than you do by negotiating yourself. This is for several reasons. Lawyers have often been through dozens, or even hundreds, of cases like yours. They have a better idea than you do what your case is worth. A lawyer can get more money in your pocket, even with his or her fee, than you can by yourself.
Insurance companies often set aside a specific amount to pay a claim and try to settle a case for as little as possible. A lawyer will have a better idea what the maximum number the insurance company is willing to pay and keep pushing until the amount is meant. A lawyer threatening to file a lawsuit is mo
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THREE: Protect Your Rights
Many states have very short time periods for you to pursue your claims for compensation resulting from someone else’s negligence. Hiring a lawyer helps ensure your rights are protected and all the time limits are carefully watched. You often have many rights from your own insurance policies that your insurance company may not want you to know about. A lawyer is there to watch your back and make sure you get what you deserve from the one who injured you as well as form your own insurance company.
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FOUR: Free Up Your Time
Pursing a personal injury claim is time consuming. If you really want to maximize your recovery you have to order your medical records, write detailed demand letters, and argue with insurance adjustors who spend all day trying to get people to settle for less than they deserve. Sometimes you may have multiple phone calls from the insurance company in just one day. In the case of auto accident related injuries you not only have to deal with the bad driver’s insurance com-any, but you also have to deal with your insurance company.
If you are trying to get back to your regular life and your job, you don’t have time to properly deal with all the paperwork and phone calls that a personal injury claim entails.
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Conclusion
Lawyers are not popular in our society. But, having one on your side can be a life changing experience. If you have suffered an injury because of someone else, you will quickly find you never get to deal with the person who hurt you; you have to deal with their insurance company. They have people who spend their careers dealing with cases like yours. Don’t you deserve someone on your side? Your insurance company is not on your side; they don’t want to pay out any more money than they have to. Hiring a lawyer is the only way to make sure you are maximizing your recovery, limiting the emotional toll, protecting your rights, freeing up your time, and buying yourself peace of mind.
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In the mind of an Aspie
Here is an example of what goes on in the mind of an Aspie
I finally got the call for an interview! I read the job description and I know I can do it all with ease.
My heart leaps with joy at the possibility of being hired - being accepted. I am so excited! I can do this.
I have the date and time written but I repeat it over and over in my head so I don't forget it.
The beginnings of dread start to creep in.
I need to make sure I know how to get there. I don't want to get lost.
Self-doubt. What if I they don't like the way I answer or say the wrong thing? What if they don't like me? How long will the interview be? It's okay. I think I can do this.
Day of interview: Dress professionally. What does that mean? What if they don't like the way I'm dressed? Comb hair, brush teeth - please don't get toothpaste on my shirt. Sorry sneakers, I have to wear my other shoes. I hate those shoes. They pinch my feet. But I really, really want to make a good impression. This will have to do.
