Why Is Having a Personal Injury Lawyer Important?

By Zane T. Cagle | April 2, 2021 | News

Why is having a personal injury lawyer important? Simply put, it’s because insurance companies often do not fully compensate those injured in accidents due to someone else’s negligence.

If you’re hurt in a crash that wasn’t your fault, you might think recovering is as easy as getting a payout from the other driver’s insurance (or your own) and using that to cover your medical expenses. In fact, it should be that simple.

It isn’t always that easy. Sometimes, it may feel that the insurance company is not being upfront with you, and it may seem like they are playing games. If you’ve had a personal injury in St. Louis, MO, that’s when you should call The Cagle Law Firm. Personal injury lawyers are your advocates when you’ve been hurt and seeking compensation.

The benefits of using a lawyer after an injury get more specific than that, though. Why is having a personal injury lawyer important? Let’s learn about it.

Personal Injury Lawyers Gather Evidence

If you were injured and trying to fight with insurance companies on your own about why you deserve more of a payout, there’s a good chance emotion could cloud your judgment. You’ve just been in an accident, you’re hurt, and you want justice now. If you are hurt, then arguing about numbers before you’ve finished treatment is detrimental. A personal injury lawyer understands the time frame and evidence needed to make the best claim.

Personal injury attorneys fight for justice with an intricate understanding of the importance of documentation and negotiation. We understand that an injury is an emotional experience. Your emotions will change and evolve over time and our ultimate goal remains the same–seeking needed compensation. We focus on the facts. That’s why we are so skilled at gathering the evidence of your case and finding the main points that will get you the compensation you deserve.

We use photos, statements, medical records, and other resources to prove that you were hurt through no fault of your own and need to be compensated for it. If you’re dealing with insurance companies on your own, it can be difficult to know what to gather and how to present it.

At the same time we are gathering evidence and developing your claim, we learn your complete story, including the emotions and processes that take place during your recovery. We are always honored to be the attorneys to share and fight on your behalf for injuries you sustained and their impact on your life.

The objective evidence-gathering that a personal injury attorney excels at is just what you need when you’ve been injured.

Personal Injury Lawyers Give You Time to Recover

If you were hurt through someone else’s carelessness, you might think it’s time to go to the insurance company immediately and start filing paperwork and making phone calls, but that is incorrect. If you’re hurt, rushing the claim process with the insurance carrier is a huge mistake.

If you stop and think about this for a moment, you’ll realize that it’s quite a task to take on in the aftermath of possibly grievous bodily injuries and mental anguish. Plain and simple, you just do not know the full impact of your injuries, further medical treatment, or know how you will heal. Additionally, if you are seriously hurt, you may just not feel like negotiating with anyone, let alone an insurance adjuster.

That’s where your personal injury lawyer would be your ace. If you come to us and tell us your story and present us with the records you have of the situation, then we go to work immediately. We’ll determine if you have a case and if so, we’ll do everything necessary to get you the compensation you need from the liable party.

There’s a reason The Cagle Law Firm has been around for so long: we like helping victims of accidents, and we’re good at it.

Don’t worry about handling all this by yourself in the days and weeks following a traumatizing accident. Bring your case to us, and we’ll give you the peace of mind of knowing your well-being is in the best hands.

Personal Injury Lawyers Fight for What’s Right

Even if you felt able to take on an insurance company after a personal injury and secure some kind of settlement for yourself, there’s a good chance the insurance carrier will not pay what you were rightly owed.

That’s because if the insurance company can get away with paying you a lowball amount, it will.

But that isn’t so with an experienced personal injury lawyer. If you had a slip and fall accident, broke a bone, and now need to pay for months of physical therapy while losing out on your normal work wages, then we believe you are owed for all of that, including your mental pain and suffering. Each incident and each person’s injury is unique. Thus, compensation is not a formula.

A legal professional knows how to negotiate with insurance companies for a fair settlement for you. We don’t take lowball offers just to end the case quickly. We work up every case for trial so we are fully prepared when litigation is needed.

The point is, with a lawyer, you can trust you will be getting what you are owed instead of an insulting amount of money that won’t pay for nearly all of your expenses.

If you do get hurt through no fault of your own in the St. Louis area, call The Cagle Law Firm. We want to hear your personal injury case and do everything possible to secure you the compensation you need to recover and move on.

Call toll-free at (1-800) 685-3302 or locally at (314) 276-1681.

About The Author

Zane T. Cagle

Zane T. Cagle is the founding president and lead trial attorney at The Cagle Law Firm. With a strong dedication to his clients, he has built a reputation for his tenacious representation in personal injury cases, ensuring each client's unique story is heard.Areas of Practice: Personal injury, motor vehicle accidents, wrongful death.Bar Admissions: Supreme Court of Missouri, Illinois & Kentucky. Superior Court of U.S. Virgin IslandsEducation: Washington University School of Law.Awards: Super Lawyers, Top 40 Under 40 by The National Trial Lawyers Association, 10 Best in Missouri for Customer Satisfaction.

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