When you’re involved in an accident due to the negligence of another, whether it’s a bicycle accident, motor vehicle collision, or a truck accident, you need an experienced personal injury lawyer to help you recover compensation. At the Ibrahim Law Firm, our skilled and dedicated personal injury lawyers can help you after an accident in several ways, fighting for your right to fair compensation.
How Can a Personal Injury Lawyer Help?
The goal of a personal injury lawyer at the Ibrahim Law Firm is to help every client obtain the justice and compensation they deserve. Following an accident, you may be severely injured, and faced with a long and painful recovery. If you’re out of work, you may also be struggling to make ends meet. Because of this, you must pursue compensation as soon as possible, to cover the cost of your accident-related damages.
When you work with an attorney at the Ibrahim Law Firm, they can help you during this challenging time, in several ways, including:
1. Investigating the Accident
Once you hire a personal injury lawyer on our legal team, they will get to work right away, investigating the accident to uncover the truth and prove liability. They will visit the scene of the accident to take photos of the accident scene, dangerous conditions that could have caused the accident such as debris on the road, missing stairs, lack of signage, and anything else that could have caused or contributed to the accident.
2. Gathering Evidence
To build a strong case, your lawyer will also gather evidence, such as:
- Photos of the accident scene, your injuries, property damage
- Witness statements
- Expert witness testimony
- Medical records
- Medical bills
- Pay stubs
- Black box data recorder information
- Phone records
- Traffic cam, dash cam, or surveillance camera footage
- Police report/accident reports
And other evidence that can strengthen your claim.
3. Consulting with Experts
To prove liability, your personal injury attorney may consult with an accident reconstruction expert. They will also consult with medical professionals, forensic accountants, economists, and life care planners, to learn more about your injuries and prognosis, helping them to accurately calculate your damages.
4. Negotiating with the Insurance Company
An insurance company may contact you shortly after an accident to record your statement and get your side of the story. They may offer a settlement during this time, but their lowball settlements are never enough to cover the cost of your accident-related losses. They may try to pressure you into accepting their settlement offer, calling several times a day. When you hire a personal injury lawyer at the Ibrahim Law Firm, those harassing phone calls will stop. Your attorney will handle all interactions with the insurance company and claims adjuster, allowing you to focus on your recovery. They will bring every settlement offer to you and advise you on whether to accept the offer or make a counteroffer.
5. Representing You In Court
Most personal injury cases are settled out of court. However, if the insurance company refuses to make a reasonable settlement offer, your attorney may advise you to file a lawsuit. They will only recommend going to trial if they believe you stand a better chance of recovering fair compensation in court. During this time, as they prepare for the trial they will continue to negotiate with the other party. Most insurance companies are more willing to negotiate once a lawsuit has been filed.
Contact Us Today
At the Ibrahim Law Firm, our personal injury lawyers will work tirelessly to help you recover the fair compensation you’re owed, whether it’s through settlement negotiations or going to trial. When you hire a member of our legal team, you can feel confident that your attorney will fight for your best interests. If you were injured in an accident that was caused by the negligence of another, contact the Ibrahim Law Firm today to schedule a free legal consultation with an experienced personal injury lawyer on our legal team, to learn more about how we can help.
