If you feel that you’re being underpaid on a personal injury claim, a lawyer might be able to help. Hiring the right legal representative can help you get all the money that you need to pay off medical expenses and other bills that are mounting because of your accident. Here are some of the specific ways that your lawyer can help you get more money on your personal injury claim.
Negotiating a Settlement
You might not be able to pursue additional legal action if you already accepted a settlement, but your attorney can try to negotiate a new deal if you were wrongfully underpaid. The insurance companies or the person who was responsible for your injury might be willing to offer you a settlement that makes up for your financial losses. These parties may be more inclined to offer a quick settlement if your attorney threatens to pursue other legal action and take your case to court. Your personal injury lawyer will present the terms of any proposed settlements so that you can review them before making the decision to accept.
Gathering Additional Evidence
Perhaps you’ve been underpaid for your injury because of insufficient evidence to support your claim. Your lawyer will review your case to see if there is any other evidence that went unnoticed. Your lawyer may even be able to interview any people who witnessed your accident to try to build a more solid case to get you additional compensation.
Helping You Understand the Laws
Gaining a better understanding of the laws that pertain to your case can help you get more money on your claim. According to Nolo.com, personal injury cases often involve complex rules that can be better explained by a qualified attorney. The standard laws may also not apply to your case if your injury occurred because of unusual circumstances.
Identifying Illegal Actions
Your lawyer will be able to look for any illegal actions that were taken by insurance companies or opposing parties that resulted in you being underpaid. Some of these actions may be considered fraud and could be prosecutable in court. Bringing these actions to a judge’s attention can help you receive the full amount of your compensation. You could even be awarded additional money to make up for your troubles.
Your lawyer will work in many ways to help you get the compensation that you deserve. Suffering from a personal injury is difficult enough, and your life can be made easier when you’re awarded a fair amount of money.
About the Author: Lizzie Weakley is a freelance writer from Columbus, Ohio. She went to college at The Ohio State University where she studied communications. In her free time, she enjoys the outdoors and long walks in the park with her husky Snowball. You can find her on Twitter at @LizzieWeakley and on Facebook at facebook.com/lizzie.weakley.
