If you are injured in an accident, you might be wondering if you should hire a personal injury attorney or simply represent yourself.

In almost all cases, it is best to consult with, and retain an attorney to represent you in your personal injury case to ensure that you get the maximum compensation you deserve. This will help you receive a fair and equitable settlement and avoid wasting time and money.

Personal injury attorneys from the Law Offices of Norman Gregory Fernandez, a Premier California Personal Injury law firm, are experienced litigators and have a deep understanding of the laws relating to personal injuries. They have over 25 years of experience, and are experts at handling your case, and obtaining maximum compensation for their clients.

You may have no experience, or some experience with the legal system, but it will not compare to that of a licensed attorney, who will give you realistic expectations, and help you find the right way to approach your situation.

Typically, you will need to provide your lawyer with information about your injuries and the amount of damages that you have suffered. It is also important to have a thorough accounting of the costs associated with your medical treatment. Failure to keep a close account of your expenses can minimize your case before it has a chance to be settled or heard in court.

Having an attorney can help you to get medical treatment even if you have no medical insurance, and to ensure your medical bills are paid, by securing a settlement or judgment for you.

Some lawyers will offer to handle your case for a fee, others such as The Law Offices of Norman Gregory Fernandez will take your California Personal injury case on a contingency basis, which means you will pay no money upfront out of your pocket. You will only pay a fee if the firm obtains a settlement or judgement for you. The fee is paid from the proceeds of the case, so you never have to worry about coming out of pocket to pay the law office for fees during the case.

A lawyer can provide you with a much higher level of legal representation, than trying to represent yourself, and can help you secure maximum compensation for future medical costs and other damages you may be entitled to.

Having an attorney can also save you a great deal of time and stress. Many individuals are under great pressure after suffering an injury and need quick compensation to get them back on their feet. A good lawyer will offer you realistic expectations.

You should be aware of the risks of self-representation because it almost always results in the unrepresented victim getting little or no money.

Would you rather get a few hundred dollars in your pocket, or thousands in your pocket with an attorney?

Insurance companies and self-insured entities love to see victims of personal injury with no attorney, because they know you have no clue what your are entitled to or how to get it.

Although you can often obtain a small settlement without a lawyer, you can in almost all cases receive substantially more compensation by retaining an expert personal injury attorney such as The Law Office of Norman Gregory Fernandez & Associates.

Whether you choose to file a lawsuit in court or settle out of court, you will need to show that the defendant was responsible for your injuries. There are several ways to prove that someone was at fault, but it is not always easy to know which of the several options to choose. Your attorney will know how to proceed in your case.

Without an attorney on your side, the insurance company, or jury might give you nothing, or anything close to what you think you should get in your case. However, a lawyer can almost always get you more than you can get an your own.

Obtaining evidence to support your claims and presenting it in the best light are essential to your chances of winning a personal injury case. A good lawyer will let you know what they think about your case and how to maximize your chances of a good outcome in your case.

A good attorney will know the most effective way to prosecute your California personal injury case and the most effective ways to gather and present evidence. This is especially important if you are dealing with an insurance company, or self-insured entity, which has a team of adjusters and attorneys on their side against you. Insurance companies are for profit businesses, and they are looking to save as much money as they can. 

For a free no hassle consultation on your California Personal Injury Case, give us a call at 800-816-1529, or go to our website at www.thepersonalinjury.com.