What Does a Personal Injury Attorney Do?
If you have suffered an injury due to the careless or reckless behavior of someone else, you have rights and protections under the legal system. A personal injury lawyer helps those who have been harmed by another’s negligence seek compensation for their physical, emotional, and financial losses.
Following an accident in which you suffered injuries, you may face high medical bills, pain and suffering, and time away from work that you and your family cannot afford. If you lost a loved one because of someone’s negligence, you may be experiencing extraordinary emotional distress while struggling to keep your family financially afloat.
Every personal injury case is unique. An Olympia personal injury lawyer at Fuller & Fuller, Attorneys at Law can review the facts and circumstances in your case. While you focus on healing, our attorney will work diligently on your behalf to pursue the maximum compensation to which you are entitled under the law.
What Types of Cases Does a Personal Injury Lawyer Handle?
Personal injury lawyers handle a wide range of cases, such as:
- Car accidents
- Pedestrian accidents
- Motorcycle accidents
- Truck accidents
- Dog bites
- Premises liability
- Brain injuries
- Wrongful death
How Can a Personal Injury Lawyer Help Me?
1. Explain Your Rights and Legal Options
The legal process can feel complicated and overwhelming, especially when you are dealing with the challenges of a severe injury. A personal injury lawyer will help you understand your rights under the law and all of the options available to you after an accident. This may include negotiating a settlement with the insurance company or filing a lawsuit against the negligent driver.
Ultimately, every decision in the process is yours. Your attorney will provide you with information and guidance to help you make an informed decision about the next steps in your case.
2. Thoroughly Investigate Your Case and Gather Evidence
Your attorney will obtain as much information as possible about your case. This includes all of the relevant details that relate to the nature and extent of your injuries, as well as the determination of fault.
Types of evidence your lawyer may pursue while investigating your case include:
- Witness statements
- Photographs
- Surveillance footage
- Police reports
- Medical bills
- Medical treatment history
- Wage loss documentation
Fuller & Fuller, Attorneys at Law has the community contacts, investigative partners, and research resources necessary to thoroughly investigate your case. These resources can make a tremendous difference in the strength of your claim and the outcome of your case.
3. Determine the True Value of Your Damages
Without legal representation, many accident victims settle for far less than they deserve for their injuries. An experienced personal injury attorney understands the compensation to which you may be entitled after an injury caused by another’s negligence, and can determine the value of both your current and future losses.
Depending on the details of your case, you may be able to seek compensation for:
- Current and future medical expenses
- Lost wages
- Diminished earning capacity
- Emotional distress
- Pain and suffering
- Property damage
Insurance companies notoriously offer less than injured parties deserve. Understanding the true value of your current and future losses is crucial to negotiating a fair settlement with insurers. Attorney Marya Fuller has helped accident victims pursue full and fair compensation for their injuries for more than 30 years. She knows how to determine your losses and pursue the maximum compensation you deserve.
4. Deal With Insurance Companies on Your Behalf
Insurance adjusters are trained to do their best to try to deny or limit the amount of compensation accident victims receive. A skilled personal injury lawyer knows the tactics used by insurers to delay, devalue, and deny claims, and can help ensure that your best interests are protected.
5. Negotiate a Fair Settlement
Without an attorney advocating on your behalf, you may settle for significantly less compensation than you need and deserve. For example, you may recover damages for your past medical bills, but not for the prescription medication and costly physical therapy you will continue to require long after the case has concluded.
6. Take Your Case to Court, If Necessary
If a fair settlement cannot be reached through negotiation, your attorney may advise taking your case to trial. During the litigation process, your lawyer will ensure timelines are followed and deadlines are met. Your attorney will make sure that all court documents and other paperwork are filed correctly.
A personal injury lawyer will level the playing field and give you your best chance at recovering the just compensation you deserve for your injuries. By handling every aspect of your case, a personal injury attorney gives you the opportunity to focus solely on healing.
Call an Olympia Personal Injury Attorney Today
If you have been hurt due to the careless or reckless actions of someone else, contact Fuller & Fuller, Attorneys at Law today to discuss your case for free.
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Call (800) 570-4878 or contact us online for a free initial consultation. Our firm serves clients in Olympia, Tacoma, and nearby areas in Washington.
