If you have been involved in a Mississippi automobile accident, you might be wondering whether you could try to resolve your claim on your own or whether you should retain an attorney represent you. Most accidents involve substantial damage to one or more vehicles, property damage, and injuries to the people inside of the vehicles. If you are deciding whether to seek assistance from a Mississippi car accident attorney, here are three reasons why you should do so right away.
The first reason to hire an attorney to assist you in resolving your claim is that you could recover more money than you would likely get if you tried to resolve the claim yourself, even after accounting for attorneys’ fees. Automobile accident attorneys know that accident victims need the money that they receive from their insurance settlements to recover from the financial impact of the accident. Your attorney looks out for your best interest, and they will work to obtain the best possible settlement for you.
Another reason to work with an attorney to resolve your car accident claim is that it will save you time. Your life was busy before your accident, and it may be even busier if you have added physical therapy and doctor appointments to your busy calendar. It can be hard to find time to call or email the insurance company. Also, insurance companies can be slow to respond to emails, and phone calls from accident victims. When your attorney makes calls and writes letters on your behalf, responses come swiftly because the insurance company knows that you will litigate your claim if it is not settled to your satisfaction.
The third reason why you should retain a Mississippi car accident attorney is that insurance companies do not always propose fair settlement offers. Your attorney can help you to know what your claim is worth, which can help you to assess any settlement offers that come in. If an initial settlement offer is inadequate, your attorney can negotiate with the insurance company until the insurance company proposes an acceptable settlement offer.
Barrett Law PLLC: Support for Mississippi Accident Victims
Automobile accidents can cause severe injury or death. If you were hurt or someone that you love died in a car accident, one or more people may be responsible for your injuries or your loss. To learn more about how we can help you to pursue a claim for damages, please call the Mississippi Automobile Accident Attorneys at Barrett Law PLLC today, at 1 (601) 790-1505 to schedule your free, initial consultation.
