If you have been injured in a Virginia car accident you are probably confused as to whether or not you need a personal injury lawyer to represent you. If the other driver admits fault and is willing to accept liability, it may seem unnecessary to hire an attorney. This is a common scenario and we often hear people asking such questions as, “shouldn’t I just try to settle with the insurance company on my own?”
It is true that not every accident needs the representation of a lawyer, especially when it is minor and results in nothing more than slight damage to the vehicles. When serious injuries are involved, things become more complicated. Your medical bills start piling up and if you are out of work, your household expenses aren’t being met. At this point, many people start to feel financial pressure and are even willing to accept lowball settlement offers made by the insurance company.
The insurance company is not on your side. You are an opponent and the insurer does not want to have to pay you a high settlement. That is why you will most likely be offered an amount that doesn’t fit the value of your case. The insurance company is hoping that you will not work with a lawyer, because they know that you have a better chance of obtaining a higher settlement when you have legal representation.
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