Should you hire a NY accident attorney? It鈥檚 one of the most pressing questions facing victims. Many people hesitate to call. They think they can handle their claim alone. In some cases, they鈥檙e right. In far too many cases, they鈥檙e wrong.
Insurance companies notoriously lowball victims who are not represented by an attorney. Insurance companies believe that they can trick and intimidate unrepresented accident victims into accepting an offer to settle their case that is below the true value of the case. Moreover, injuries that appear minor at first can develop into serious injuries. Without an experienced accident lawyer to offer advice, unrepresented accident victims frequently accept the insurance company鈥檚 settlement offer too soon. And once you take the insurance company鈥檚 offer, you can鈥檛 re-open the case if the injuries turn out to be more serious than you thought.
Whether you鈥檝e suffered from medical malpractice, a car accident, a dog bite, or a slip and fall, it鈥檚 always a good idea to explore your options and cover your bases. At the very least, a quick call to an attorney may save you a great deal of time, money, and hassle.
Take a look at our infographic to learn more reasons why you should contact New York injury attorneys at The Dearie Law Firm, P.C.
