It is important to ask yourself . . . for
something this important, is it smart to try to go it
alone?
The pros and cons of hiring an attorney to handle your
case are laid out below:
Pros:
- I will have someone on my side fighting for me
and looking out for my best interest. I will not have
to worry about the insurance adjuster pulling the
wool over my eyes.
- My lawyer will stop the insurance adjuster from
bothering me with phone calls and letters. With my
attorney taking care of the paperwork nightmare, I
will be able to concentrate on putting my life back
together and recovering from my injuries.
- I can get rid of my stress because I will have
someone to stand up to the insurance company and its
high priced lawyers.
- When it comes time to settle my case, I will have
someone who will know what a fair settlement of my
case should be.
- If the insurance company won't be reasonable, I
have someone who will go to court to make the
insurance company do what is right.
Cons:
- As with any professional, my doctor, my dentist,
and even my mechanic, my attorney will have to be
paid. But, with the contingent fee contract, I only
pay when I win my case by paying a percentage of the
award.
If I hire a lawyer does that mean my case will have
to go to court?
In the majority of the cases handled by
John K. Rinehardt, the insurance companies pay before
we take them to court. Settlements occur when the
insurance company offers a large enough sum of money to
provide you with fair recovery. Sometimes the insurance
companies refuse to make a fair offer. When the
insurance company won't pay, we take the case to
court.
What if I started handling my case on my own but
now I think I need a lawyer?
It is not too late to hire a lawyer.
The sooner you hire a lawyer, the faster your attorney
can start protecting you and putting together the
evidence needed to win your case. Better late than
never.