Can a Lawyer Help with My Insurance Claim?
August 16, 2022 | Insurance Attorney
We invest in insurance policies as a financial safety net for when things go wrong unexpectedly. Insurance policies give a great level of peace and confidence even when faced with difficult situations. We are confident in being able to recover financial compensation to provide a financial cushion to tide us over during a difficult time.
It can therefore be devastating when the insurance company denies your claim for compensation. Insurance companies are businesses and will do what they can to avoid losses. In some instances this includes acting in bad faith. They may use dishonest practices to deny you the compensation that is rightly yours.
Benefits of Hiring an A Lawyer
If the insurance company is acting in bad faith, don’t give up your right to compensation. You should instead seek the services and guidance of an experienced attorney. There are many ways you can benefit from hiring an attorney to assist you in your case.
- It levels the playing field
Insurance companies have experienced adjusters and litigators representing them. They know what it takes to frustrate those making claims and minimize their losses. If you’re unfamiliar with the law, the insurance company will take advantage of your ignorance to protect their profits by denying your claim or undervaluing your losses.
Hiring an experienced attorney will help to even the playing field. A lawyer that is familiar with how insurance companies work will provide you with an effective strategy to recover the compensation you deserve. They won’t be intimidated nor will they fall for the tricks that insurance companies often employ.
- You’ll gain access to resources
Insurance companies have access to a great deal of resources. This includes a skilled and experienced legal team as well as a large network of experts. If you want to take on an insurance company and actually have a shot of ensuring that justice is served, you should hire a lawyer. You will gain access to all the resources that the law firm has available to it. This includes an experienced legal team, experts in different fields as well as investigators and other professionals. This will strengthen your case and improve your chances of obtaining a favorable outcome.
- They will handle all correspondence with the insurance company
The claims process involves a lot of back and forth correspondence with the insurance company. This can be overwhelming and even difficult when you are dealing with injuries and the economic impact of other damages from the accident. There is a good chance that you may say or do something that could jeopardize your ability to recover compensation.
If you hire an attorney, you won’t have to worry about this. Your attorney will handle all correspondence with the insurance company. This includes negotiating for a settlement. Experienced attorneys have extensive experience negotiating with insurance companies. They will fight to recover just compensation on your behalf.
- They will develop the evidence needed to support your claim
Many times, people have their claims denied as a result of not having enough evidence to support their claim to compensation. Insurance companies may also provide evidence to discount your claim.
Hiring an attorney can help you strengthen your claim. Attorneys understand the requirements of the law. They will investigate your claim and gather the evidence necessary to support it. They will help you identify documents needed to support your claim and will work with experts in relevant fields to provide evidence on your damages. They will also refute evidence provided by the insurance company.
- They will take legal action for any breaches or actions of bad faith by the insurance company
While most insurance claims end with a settlement, there are instances where a reasonable settlement cannot be reached. When this happens, your case may have to proceed to trial. This can prove to be a difficult step if you’re not familiar with the law.
Hiring an experienced attorney will help to improve the outcome of your case. Your attorney will represent you in court. They will argue your case before a judge and jury and fight for the best outcome. If the insurance company has acted in bad faith or in breach of their duty or the law, your attorney can take legal action against them. They will fight to recover the compensation that is rightly yours and makes sure that justice is served.
Hire an Experienced Lawyer
While it is possible to recover compensation for damages without the assistance of an attorney, it is in your best interests to hire an experienced attorney. You will have the benefit of their experience, knowledge and skills to defer to throughout the claims process. They can help you face any challenge that you may encounter as you seek to recover compensation for your damages.
Contact us today to consult with an attorney from our firm and determine the best approach to take in recovering compensation for your damages.