The Importance of Hiring a Car Accident Attorney, Even for “Small” Accidents
One day, on your way home from work, you found yourself in stop-and-go traffic (again) on one of highways in Broward County. Maybe there was an accident or traffic was just heavy as usual. It let up a bit and you accelerated, only to see brake lights in front of you, and you came to a stop again. Unfortunately, the driver behind you wasn’t so quick to realize that traffic had not really improved, and hit you from behind. Both of your cars were a little banged up, although her hood looks worse than your rear bumper. She’s a nice enough lady and you can tell she feels bad about the accident.
You felt all right in the blur after the accident, but the following day, you began to feel stiff. By nightfall, the stiffness has turned to pain – whiplash from the sudden jerking in the accident that seemed minor. You see a doctor and begin treatment, and also contact the insurance company, but are unsure how to proceed from there.
The next step after obtaining medical treatment is to contact an experienced Fort Lauderdale accident attorney. Even if your injuries are “minor,” it is difficult to go up against an insurance company on your own. They have a large legal staff and many years of experience in trying to figure out how not to pay for claims. The insurance company is full of experts, all of whom have their best interest – saving money – as their top priority.
Broward personal injury lawyer Andrew Alitowski says that many people injured in "small-time" car accidents are reluctant to hire an attorney for several reasons. First, although recovering for any serious injury is important, many victims believe that they do not need a lawyer’s help or that they cannot afford one. Studies show that people injured in these types of situations usually recover more for their injuries when they are represented by a car accident attorney – even after their legal fees are paid. Most accident and injury claims are paid for on a contingency basis, meaning that the attorney collects a percentage of the total recovery, and that you do not pay legal fees up front.
In addition to likely recovering more money, you are less likely to make a negotiating error, like accidentally saying something that the insurance company may use against you. Also, if your attorney handles your case, you will be saved a lot of time and a huge headache.
Andrew Alitowski and William Moore are experienced Fort Lauderdale personal injury attorneys who provide legal representation for numerous types of claims, such as slip and fall accidents and wrongful death cases. If you or a loved one have been injured in the Fort Lauderdale-Miami-West Palm Beach area, contact a south Florida personal injury attorney at 1-888-ASK-ANDREW to find out if you could be eligible to receive monetary damages. Broward personal injury lawyers Alitowski & Moore have provided outstanding legal representation to thousands of injured clients. Offices are located in Broward, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach Counties.
Article contributed by Mallory Shipman, Esq.
