There are few things you must know when it comes to the filing personal injury lawsuits in Atlanta courts. First, it is very much significant to understand the parameters you should consider to find a good Atlanta personal injury attorney and whom to avoid. Secondly, you must consult your lawyer before giving any recorded statement to insurance adjuster. Thirdly, you need to understand the agreed payment structure against hiring his/her services.
Let us understand how you can achieve this and maintain your rapport with your personal injury attorney before speaking with insurance adjuster. This will help you in saving a great deal of money.
Avoid Unscrupulous, unfair and dishonest Insurance Adjusters
Once you become a victim of any accident, you should expect a visit from insurance adjuster very soon. Apparently, he will pretend as a very friendly guy who just wants to gather some information about your accident. He may also tell you that he care about you and your well being! But, here is the catch. Actually, this insurance adjuster is an employee of your insurance company and works in interest of the said insurance company. So, obviously his role is quite defined… settle all such personal injury claims with least possible compensation. Naturally ultimate loss will be yours.
Here are some tactics practiced by such insurance adjusters if you try to settle the case yourself…
- He may ask you for numerous medical reports from the doctors authorized by insurance company itself.
- He may repetitively ask you to submit damage estimates multiple times.
- He may ask you for a recorded or written statement related to accident and injury
Basically, all these tactics are simply harass you through their so called official procedures so at one point, you will get bogged down to accept their offered amount of compensation! Worst of all, often it is impossible to judge the nature of injuries at an early stage soon after the accident and you may not include certain health condition that can affect you in future but as your claim is settled down, you just can’t do anything!
Selecting Atlanta personal injury attorney
- Look for a qualified, certified experienced lawyer who has got specialization handling such types of cases.
- Check his/her past record to adjudge his capabilities.
- Strictly avoid those lawyer who take numerous cases at will and work on the basis of total turn-over. They are never so serious about getting you right amount of compensation
- Local attorney is always a better proposition as he/she knows the local laws in minute details.
- He should be efficient enough to handle proceedings of insurance companies on your behalf and very good at negotiation
Fees Structure
- Contingency fee structure is a commonly followed practice where your attorney will take care of litigation costs and fights the case for you.
- After winning or settlement, a small fixed percentage of compensation will be paid to lawyer.
- Contingency basis is normally offered when your case has a solid ground and wont pose any problems/ difficulties.
- When the case is quite difficult, lawyer may ask you modified contingency structure where you have to incur the litigation costs.