Accidents happen every day. Some small, like bumping into a wall or tripping over a child’s toy left on the floor. Other times accidents happen on the roadways or from a product that you thought was safe, but turns out was not. Accidents of this nature are often very serious and even life-threatening. Sometimes, you may not even realize that you were in an accident until you wake to realize that you are not at home in your bed, but rather in a hospital room and in a tremendous amount of pain. Your accident may leave you worrying about things like will you ever be able to walk again and if you will be able to return to your job. You may feel conflicted, with people telling you to rest and focus on getting better when part of your brain is worried about your health insurance, long-term disability insurance or lack of insurance altogether. Your stress level may build as you think about the cost of your hospital stay, medical treatment, prescriptions, therapy and time away from work. You wonder how you are going to pay your bills, your mortgage and provide for your family’s needs. Trying to recover from an accident when a person is grappling with the financial and medical aftermath of an accident can feel impossible. That is why it is important to reach out to a skilled personal injury attorney as soon as possible after your accident. If you are hesitant to hire an attorney, consider all the ways an experienced injury attorney can help you:
- Evaluate your case. Depending on the type of accident, it is not uncommon for insurance companies to make a victim a quick offer of settlement. Sometimes accident victims are so worried about the costs adding up around them, that they jump on these initial settlement offers. The problem is that these initial settlement offers are often extremely low ball offers. If you are working with an injury attorney, he or she can properly evaluate your case and determine what a fair offer would be.
- Guide you through the process. When you have an attorney working for you, you no longer have to worry or second guess yourself as to if what you are doing is the right or in your best interest. Your attorney will be with you every step of the way. He or she can answer your questions and help you make any decisions you need to make.
- Fight through the red tape. When you are trying to recover from a serious accident, the last thing you want to do is deal with the headaches that can from trying to deal with insurance companies and court procedures. Hiring a seasoned personal injury attorney means that you have someone that will fight through all the red tape for you. Remember, the insurance company just wants you to go away. Your attorney will help you through the process and make sure you get everything you deserve.
If you or a loved one was seriously injured in an accident, it is important to know that you may have legal recourse for the injuries you suffered. The attorneys at the Hubbard & Kurtz, L.L.P. have helped countless injury victims, in both Kansas and Missouri, obtain compensation for their injuries. Our compassionate team of attorneys will fight for your rights and make the wrongdoers pay. To schedule an initial consultation with one of our experienced Kansas City Personal Injury Attorneys, contact Hubbard & Kurtz, L.L.P. today at (816) 472-4673. We look forward to helping you obtain the justice you deserve.
