PERSONAL INJURY

Why Should You Hire a Personal Injury Attorney?

Technically, you can win a personal injury case by yourself. Some people do choose to go that route, rather than pay for a personal injury attorney; however, in many cases it's often a better idea to opt for hiring experienced help. Consider the following when you're trying to decide whether to hire a personal injury attorney:

What type of injury have you sustained from the incident? How long will it take you to recover? Will you recover? How much will your medical costs from this injury be? Keep in mind that this could also include any conditions or side effects that arise as a result of this accident.

Is there a dispute about your liability in the incident? This is most often seen in car accident cases. If your insurance company is asserting that the incident was entirely your fault, and if they are refusing to cover your damages, it might be time to hire a personal injury lawyer. 



If an insurance company, employer, or offending party is refusing to pay, it's definitely time to hire a personal injury attorney. When you work with Brenda Anderson's office, you know you'll be working with an experienced professional who will fight for your best interests.

What Happens When You Suffer a Personal Injury?

If you've suffered an injury in an accident that was the fault of someone else, the very first thing to do is to call a personal injury attorney. We'll sit down with you for a complimentary consultation in order to review your case and determine what your next steps will be. Consultations also help us get to know you!



We'll begin by drafting a demand letter, in which case the plantiff (you) formally requests payment for their damages from the defendant. We'll need to include a summary of the injuries you sustained, a breakdown of your medical treatments and associated costs, how much income you lost from missed work, any other damages you may have suffered, and a description of why the defendant is legally responsible or liable, If a satisfactory compromise cannot be reached, or if the insurance company refuses to pay, the case will proceed to the lawsuit stage. 



During the lawsuit stage, we send an official notice to the court and the defendant that a lawsuit is being filed in which you are seeking compensation for your damages. We'll then need to gather as much information about the case as possible: if you have medical records and bills, police reports, wage information, or insurance reports, we'll use them to paint a clear picture of exactly what happened, as well as to determine exactly how much you are owed. 



The vast majority of personal injury cases are settled before they make it to trial; in this stage of the process, we'll reach an agreement with the other party to end the case based on certain arrangements. Generally, you'll agree to drop the case in exchange for a specified amount of compensation; we'll put the agreement into writing and finalize the settlement. It will then be reviewed by the court and become a legally binding contract.



If we cannot reach a settlement, we'll proceed to trial as planned. The court will hear from you and from the defendant before a judge or jury makes a decision. A trial tends to be expensive, time-consuming, and risky: the court will either decide that your claim is valid and determine how much you are owed, or they'll decide that the defendant is not liable and dismiss your case. Once a judgement is made, you'll have a limited amount of time in which to determine whether or not you want to file an appeal. We'll help you decide whether this is the wisest move or not.

Besides auto accidents, we help with other personal injury cases including:

Slips & Falls | Dog Bites | Medical Malpractice | Motorcycle Accidents | Wrongful Death | And Much More