If you are injured due to a negligent act on the part of another person you would think that person or their insurance company would come forward with an offer of compensation. As nice as these sounds it rarely happens and the injured party must turn to the court, to do this he or she will need a Chicago injury attorney to represent their interests.
In the majority of cases people do not want to accept responsibility for negligence on their part that results in injury. This is doubly true for insurance companies that are well known to be tight fisted with their money. It is a fact that insurance companies only exist to make money and this will not happen if they pay claims for damages, especially if the accident resulted in serious, long term injury and property damage. Every insurance company is well staffed with lawyers that are tasked with fighting claims, they know every twist of the law and they do not hesitate using them. For you to get the compensation you deserve you will also have to have a Chicago injury lawyer that is just as knowledgeable as is adept at using this knowledge for the benefit of a client.
When armed with the facts, a skilled personal injury attorney can develop a case that supports his or her client’s contention and deal with difficult negotiations with insurance companies. In the event the insurance company balks and do not agree to a fair settlement, a seasoned attorney will not hesitate to take the case into court. Although you have every right to “go it alone” and deal directly with the insurance company this is not recommended. The insurance company will make great efforts to avoid paying you anything more than the absolute bare minimum that they think they can get away with.
What does it cost to hire an injury attorney?
A Chicago injury attorney rarely charges a direct up-front fee, the fee they charge is based on their winning an award for you. When an attorney takes a case on contingency that means that you do not have to pay any substantial money up front, when he or she is successful in winning the case then and only then does the attorney get a fee which is based on an agreed upon percentage of the award. If the attorney fails and the case is lost all you are liable for are the small expenses the attorney incurred on your behalf.
Most personal injury attorneys know in advance what can be expected in the way of a settlement and their fee is a small price to pay when you consider that you are receiving the compensation you deserve.
A Chicago injury attorney is a must if you have been injured and you were not at fault. For a free case evaluation you are invited to contact the Shea Law Group.
