benefits of personal injury lawyer in kansas cityOften when a person is initially injured or beginning to deal with their injury case, people wonder if they need a personal injury lawyer at all. Certain tasks seem easy enough to handle on your own, like talking with insurance companies or getting statements from doctors.And, while handling minor injury claims on your own might turn out well sometimes, the majority of the time, many cases fail because of a lack of attorney representation.

Taking on the Insurance Company By Yourself? Better Luck Next Time!

Insurance companies are enormous and have many lawyers working for them. They're very adept at turning down claims, negotiating for lower settlements than what you need and deserve, and catching you in traps that wouldn't work if you had an experienced personal injury lawyer in your corner.

Most of the time, when you handle an injury claim yourself, what you're really doing is saying, "I'll just take whatever the insurance company offers me." That might sound fine, but the insurance company doesn't always offer anything at all. You might be looking at an offer of nothing or they might offer far less money than you need to cover your medical bills and other damages. That is typical.

The Advantage of Having a Personal Injury Lawyer Negotiate on Your Behalf

A personal injury lawyer has much more negotiating power from the beginning. They're able to investigate your case and examine it against current laws. To prove fault or help your case, they can hold depositions and even go to court if necessary. Because the insurance company knows lawyers have this added clout, they typically are more willing to negotiate a payment that fits what they really owe you.

The better the personal injury lawyer, the more scared the insurance company. That's why it's always important to hire a personal injury lawyer you trust, who you know has a good reputation and hunger for winning your case.

Schedule a Free Consultation With Our Kansas City Personal Injury Law Firm

If you're considering handling your personal injury claim yourself, why not give us a call first? Our Kansas City personal injury lawyer offers a free consultation and can help walk you through issues we see in your case. Plus, if you choose to sign with us, we don't get paid anything unless you do.

You should also make sure to download your free copy of our book "8 Dirty Secrets the Car Insurance Companies Don't Want You to Know." This book will help you better understand the insurance companies' tactics — even for injuries outside car accidents — so you're fully prepared when you start your injury case.

Call us today at 816-842-7100 to speak with a Kansas City personal injury lawyer who will fight to get you the compensation you deserve. 

Jason C. Amerine
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