After sustaining a spinal cord injury, one of the first things you should do is find a lawyer to help you file a personal injury lawsuit. If someone or something was at fault for your injury, you can receive justice and compensation in a court of law. Spinal cord injuries are lifelong injuries that are incredibly expensive; you should not have to pay these costs out of pocket. A successful personal injury lawsuit can win you the money you need to cover your lifelong SCI costs.
Choosing the right lawyer is essential to your case. The right lawyer will help you receive as much compensation as possible. However, choosing the wrong lawyer can ruin your chances of receiving the justice and compensation you deserve. You must avoid the predatory lawyers that do not care about your case and are only looking to make money; these lawyers are everywhere, and they can be detrimental to your lawsuit. Read below to learn how to avoid these predatory, quick-dollar lawyers.
Avoid the Billboard Lawyers
Remember: the first personal injury lawyer billboard you see isn’t the best lawyer you can find. Personal injury billboards are everywhere, no matter what city or state you live in. Many personal injury lawyers put millions of dollars into marketing so they can attract the “easy cases” and make as much money possible. These lawyers often do not care about their clients on a personal level. You want a lawyer who cares about you, and not a lawyer who only cares about the money they’ll get from your case.
Predatory and quick-dollar lawyers are often unwilling to spend time on your case, meaning they are more likely to settle with your insurance company as quickly as possible so they can move on to their next client. But settling with your insurance company quickly often results in you receiving a small amount of money, and a small amount of money won’t cover your lifelong injury costs. You need a lawyer who will fight for you to receive as much compensation as possible. The lawyer who will spend time exploring every avenue of compensation possible is the lawyer you should hire—this is the lawyer that will ultimately help you cover your lifelong injury costs in full.
Spinal cord injury cases are complex, and they take time. A predatory, quick-dollar lawyer is not your best option when it comes to a spinal cord injury lawsuit. Avoid the billboard lawyers and make sure to choose a lawyer who will take their time to help you as best they can.
Choose a Specialized SCI Lawyer
Spinal cord injury cases are complicated. Spinal cord injury lawsuits often require extensive research, medical expert testimonies, and an understanding of how much spinal cord injuries cost. Because of this, you need to choose a lawyer who has a deep understanding of spinal cord injuries. Make sure to pick a lawyer who specializes in spinal cord injury cases.
The lawyer you choose will calculate the amount of money you need to cover your lifelong SCI costs. As we mentioned, spinal cord injuries are very expensive. Lifelong costs such as wheelchair expenses, appointment costs, ongoing rehabilitation costs, and home modifications must be considered. If you choose a lawyer who does not have a deep understanding of spinal cord injuries, they are very likely to underestimate the compensation you need. You don’t want to pick a lawyer who will ask for a small amount of money in court. You need a lawyer who will properly calculate your lifelong expenses, and who will fight to make sure you receive the full compensation you need.
You need a lawyer who cares about you and who understands your situation; that’s why picking a lawyer who specializes in spinal cord injuries is essential. Choosing a lawyer who has personal experience with spinal cord injuries is ideal. A lawyer with a spinal cord injury not only understands what to do in a SCI lawsuit; they know your situation, they understand how you are feeling, and they care about you. When possible, pick a lawyer with a spinal cord injury to ensure that your legal experience is as painless as possible.
Contact Us with Questions
We are here to help answer any questions you may have about choosing the right spinal cord injury lawyer. Please contact us today at team@spinalpedia.com or fill out the form provided on this page. We are committed to connecting people with new spinal cord injuries with lawyers who have legal and personal experience with SCI. We know how overwhelming a new SCI is; you do not have to do this alone.
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