Why Should You Hire a Personal Injury Lawyer?
GET AS MUCH POWER ON YOUR SIDE AS THE INSURANCE COMPANY
Securing the representation of a personal injury lawyer can speed up the claims process, and studies have shown that, on average, most people who settle their personal injury claim with the help of a lawyer receive larger settlements, and are better compensated for their injuries, even after fees for services have been deducted from their settlement amount (Insurance Research Council Study, 2004).
Dealing with the consequences of an accident or injury can be a serious burden on you. Besides dealing with the pain and suffering caused by your accident, you will have to deal with the everyday stresses of your day-to-day life, such as:
- returning to work,
- paying your bills on time,
- and managing your expenses.
Insurance companies and medical providers usually work the same hours you do, forcing you to deal with them during the time you may need to resume your regular work habits and life schedules. It often becomes burdensome to contact them during regular business hours, and what should be a simple process of moving your recovery along can become a drawn-out drain on your personal resources.
EXPERIENCED, COMPASSIONATE, PERSONAL SERVICE
A skilled personal injury lawyers's experience dealing with many different types of accidents and insurance companies on a regular basis enables him or her to know what pitfalls may arise in your case and how best to defend you against them. Our law firm has experience getting responses out of insurance companies. If they refuse to deal with us, we will advise you about your options, including the possibility of taking them to court. Hiring competent legal representation like the Law Offices of James Scott Farrin to represent you is usually your best chance to resume your life as it was prior to your injury.
What does a Personal Injury Lawyer Do?
Personal injury lawyers exist to redress the balance of power between the injured and those that have done harm. They have the power of knowledge of the legal system, knowledge of the types of personal injury claims that exist and their value, and experience with insurance companies. They possess the negotiation skills that help put this power into your hands, and can work to get you a personal injury settlement that is often better than any compensation you could negotiate on your own.
Suffering a personal injury can put you at a serious disadvantage. No one expects to get hurt, and there is no way to plan your response in advance to an unexpected situation. Injured people can't always fight for themselves because of this disadvantage.
You deserve the counsel and protection of a qualified, experienced personal injury law firm that knows how to deal with these claims. We probably have experience with your type of personal injury, and can help you understand the value of your personal injury case and how best to proceed. Call the Law Offices of James Scott Farrin at 1-800-220-7321 or contact us right now and find out if a personal injury lawyer can help you today.
Common Personal Injury Lawyer Cases
Our attorneys handle personal injury cases of all types, including product liability cases, dog bites and dog attacks, nursing home negligence cases, workers’ compensation claims, disability insurance cases, and slip and fall injuries. These complicated cases may or may not lead to litigation or settlement, depending upon the nature of the personal injury suffered by the victim and the facts of the case. An initial call to a personal injury lawyer is free of charge, and there is never any obligation to hire our firm. We will respond by the next business day. Contact us now for more information.
Types of Personal Injuries
The Law Offices of James Scott Farrin has counseled thousands of injured victims in North Carolina. Some of the more common injuries our clients face include on the job injuries such as carpal tunnel syndrome, soft tissue injuries suffered in car accidents, serious accidental injuries including loss of limb, head injuries, heart attacks, strokes, and birth injuries like cerebral palsy.
Nursing Home Negligence
Loved ones residing in nursing homes should be monitored for signs of abuse or neglect. Patients have become severely ill, permanently injured, or even killed as a result of negligence by nursing home staff and management. Our personal injury lawyers may be able to help you defend your loved ones.
Product Liability
Defective or deficient consumer products that cause injuries to consumers can be the subjects of product liability lawsuits brought to trial by a personal injury lawyer. Frequently recalled products include cars, pharmaceutical and over-the-counter drugs, children’s toys, defective articles of clothing, and other common household products.
Recoverable Damages
Every personal injury case is different, which is why you should take the opportunity to speak with a personal injury attorney about your accident or injury claim. A personal injury settlement for compensation may be limited by insurance policies, damage caps, the extent of the liability of the responsible party, and many other factors.
Class Action Cases
A “class action” is a representative action in which one or more injured people pursue a case for recovery of personal injury damages on behalf of themselves and a “class” of other plaintiffs. Currently the Law Offices of James Scott Farrin is investigating several personal injury lawsuits that have received national attention, including infections from contact lens solution, heart attacks and other injuries from recalled drugs like Vioxx, liver damage from drugs like Seroquel as well as hundreds of local North Carolina personal injury claims. Chances are we’ve handled a situation similar to yours. There is never an obligation to hire one of our lawyers.
