When Should You First Consult a Lawyer and Why – Personal Injury Attorney

You should not wait to consult with a lawyer if you are injured as a result of someone else’s negligence. A lawyer specializing in personal injury generally will not charge for a consultation and you should not have to sign any contract just to get some initial advice. Things to discuss include  how should your medical bills  be paid after an injury.  This could include, depending on the facts, whether workers compensation should be involved or whether  health insurance or medical payments coverage through your own policy should come into play.  There are deadlines that you should be aware of in the event your injury is a result of a governmental entity fault.  They often require a notice to be sent within 180 days of an injury. Whether you should give the other sides insurance company a statement is also an important decision that you should consult with a lawyer  before agreeing to do…These are just a few of the possible issues that you should be educated on before agreeing to do anything.Even if you are planning on handling the claim on your own a consultation now could prevent problems for your claim in the future..