If you’ve been in a boating accident, a personal injury may be able to assist you navigate the ins and outs of collecting damages based on your injuries. Find out how!
Spending time on the water can be a fantastic way to enjoy an afternoon or a weekend, but unfortunately, tragedy can and does strike. Although there are only a few hundred deaths due to boating accidents every year, there are thousands of injuries. As with any personal injury case, these events could leave you disabled, unable to work, or with an array of other problems and concerns to face.
Can a personal injury attorney help you rebuild your life by seeking a settlement or compensation for the negligent actions of others that led to your injuries? Yes. Take a moment to consider the seven ways an experienced lawyer can guide you through this challenging time in your life.
1. A Lawyer Can Help You Understand Your Rights
Knowing what to do after an accident can be a very challenging task, especially when you may be recovering from moderate or severe injuries. Speaking to an attorney soon after your accident can help you understand your options and better plan for your next steps. A boat accident attorney can also help you avoid making mistakes that could impact your ability to file a claim.
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2. A Lawyer Can Help You Deal with the Nagging of Insurance Companies
When the insurance company comes calling, you can just tell them to contact your attorney instead. When you have a personal injury lawyer working on your case, you can trust them to handle all these communications. That keeps everything above board and a headache off your mind.
3. A Lawyer Can Help To Uncover the Facts Behind the Accident
Fully understanding what happened can be difficult when you were in the middle of experiencing a traumatic accident. You may not fully remember what happened. In establishing what to do about your claim, a lawyer can help uncover what led to the accident.
4. A Lawyer Can Help Determine Who’s Ultimately Responsible for Your Injuries
As part of the investigative process, a lawyer will also help you understand whether there is a strong case for negligence on the part of a third party, such as the boat operator. If we can show that someone else is responsible for the cause of your injuries, there may be an opportunity to seek compensation for your medical costs and suffering.
5. A Lawyer Can Help You Decide Your Next Steps
Should you sue? What outcomes could you expect? Not every case is worth litigating, but every case deserves consideration. We will help you evaluate whether a party has sufficient assets for a settlement or judgment and consider whether the evidence is strong enough to go forward.
6. A Lawyer Can Help Pursue Compensation That Can Help Defray Medical Costs
When there is enough evidence, a lawyer will aggressively go to bat for your needs. Their goal is simple: help you come out of this process in as good a position as possible to weather the storm. An accident shouldn’t completely alter the course of your life, but it can—and when it does, you deserve to be made whole.
7. A Lawyer Can Help Provide You with a Better Way to Evaluate Offers
Receiving settlement offers can be tricky, especially when you have bills that need attention. A lawyer will go over the terms with you and explain why it is or isn’t a good offer. They will also negotiate on your behalf to reach a better settlement.
Finding a Personal Injury Lawyer to Help You Today
The law firm you choose to handle your case should have the experience and capabilities to provide your case all the attention it deserves. At HHJ Trial Attorneys, our team has thousands of hours of experience in the courtroom and an understanding of the best negotiating tactics. Please make arrangements to connect with an attorney at our firm today to discuss your case and consider your next steps.
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