Many people have seen the advertisements on television showing people getting big checks for their accident. However, not every case is a big dollar case. Many people have been hurt because of someone else's negligence, but have injuries that some would consider less severe, such as so-called "soft tissue" or whiplash injuries. Although these cases do not always garner the big checks, you should still be compensated for your medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and the time you have spent at the doctors office. And if you've been the unfortunate victim of negligence and have suffered these injuries, these injures are certainly not "small" or insignificant to you. In fact such injuries at times can be life changing.
In Utah, generally persons involved in a motor vehicle collision must have a minimum of $3,000.00 in related medical bills in order to present a claim to an insurance company for pain and suffering. There are many times when individuals get treatment in amounts just over $3,000.00. Of these people, many say that there is no reason to pursue a claim for that little of an amount, or that it's just a waste of time. Those people are wrong. There are many times when we can secure settlements for such "smaller" cases.
You may think: "Isn't it expensive to get a lawyer?" The answer is an emphatic NO. Our fees are only based on the amount you recover, so it is never "too expensive" for you to get a lawyer. Many times when injuries are just above the threshold amount of $3000.00, insurance companies are not willing to negotiate much. However, when you retain an experienced personal injury attorney, we are able to use our knowledge and skill to obtain fair compensation for you. Shouldn't you receive at least something for the inconvenience this accident has caused?
You may think: "I don't have time to wait for this matter to resolve. Don't lawsuits take months to years to resolve?" It is true that some lawsuits can take years before full justice can be achieved. However, when the injuries are less severe typically these cases can be resolved very quickly. Depending on the nature of your accident and injuries, such cases can be resolved shortly after completing your medical treatment.
Even if a settlement can't be reached, we can get your case litigated in a timely manner. There are many other avenues besides going to trial to adjudicate so-called "smaller" cases. Small Claims Court cases can be heard within 30-45 days of filing a lawsuit. There is also arbitration available for auto collision claims valued under $50,000. Arbitration usually can be resolved in half to one-third of the time of a jury trial, and usually does not involve the other driver. Both of these options are cost effective and will often garner similar or better results as going before a judge and jury, and in much less time.
After any accident in which you have been injured you should contact an attorney, if for nothing more than to see what your rights are. It will cost you nothing, and will help you get the peace of mind you need.
In Utah, generally persons involved in a motor vehicle collision must have a minimum of $3,000.00 in related medical bills in order to present a claim to an insurance company for pain and suffering. There are many times when individuals get treatment in amounts just over $3,000.00. Of these people, many say that there is no reason to pursue a claim for that little of an amount, or that it's just a waste of time. Those people are wrong. There are many times when we can secure settlements for such "smaller" cases.
You may think: "Isn't it expensive to get a lawyer?" The answer is an emphatic NO. Our fees are only based on the amount you recover, so it is never "too expensive" for you to get a lawyer. Many times when injuries are just above the threshold amount of $3000.00, insurance companies are not willing to negotiate much. However, when you retain an experienced personal injury attorney, we are able to use our knowledge and skill to obtain fair compensation for you. Shouldn't you receive at least something for the inconvenience this accident has caused?
You may think: "I don't have time to wait for this matter to resolve. Don't lawsuits take months to years to resolve?" It is true that some lawsuits can take years before full justice can be achieved. However, when the injuries are less severe typically these cases can be resolved very quickly. Depending on the nature of your accident and injuries, such cases can be resolved shortly after completing your medical treatment.
Even if a settlement can't be reached, we can get your case litigated in a timely manner. There are many other avenues besides going to trial to adjudicate so-called "smaller" cases. Small Claims Court cases can be heard within 30-45 days of filing a lawsuit. There is also arbitration available for auto collision claims valued under $50,000. Arbitration usually can be resolved in half to one-third of the time of a jury trial, and usually does not involve the other driver. Both of these options are cost effective and will often garner similar or better results as going before a judge and jury, and in much less time.
After any accident in which you have been injured you should contact an attorney, if for nothing more than to see what your rights are. It will cost you nothing, and will help you get the peace of mind you need.
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