Because a lawyer works for you and the insurance company works for itself. That’s a simplified answer, but it’s more or less the case. If you’re injured in a vehicular accident, the odds are quite good that someone from an insurance company is going to reach out to you. Before you talk to them, you’re going to want to talk to an experienced Los Angeles motorcycle accident lawyer. There are plenty of reasons for this.
The lawyer can represent you, they want you to receive maximum compensation, they can make you aware of your rights and be your guide through the process. That’s just the beginning of how a lawyer can help.
Make Sure You Receive the Compensation You Deserve
Most motorcycle accident lawyers work on contingency. You’ve probably heard some version of the slogan “you don’t pay unless we win” or something similar. That is more or less how the model works. The attorney foots all of the costs for your case, spending hours making your case, negotiating for you and against the insurance company, etc.
On the contingency model, you don’t have to pay for this unless your attorney wins. Then, the attorney will receive a percentage of your compensation.
The insurance company, on the other hand, works on a different model. The insurance company wants you to receive as little compensation as possible. That way, they keep more money and you get less. That’s how their business model works.
As you may have noticed, it’s the exact opposite of what your attorney wants. Your attorney wants you to receive as much as possible. Your insurance company doesn’t. That reason alone is enough to contact an experienced Los Angeles motorcycle lawyer. But, there are many others.
Los Angeles Motorcycle Accident Lawyer – Avoiding Mistakes
When the insurance company reaches out after you were injured in an accident, they may seem very friendly. It’s entirely possible that they’re going to ask you about your injury, the accident, etc. It’s natural to want to tell them about it, to talk to them. That’s a very bad idea. The insurance company could use what you say to lower your compensation.
Of course, the insurance company may also reach out to offer you a settlement. This could seem like, quite literally, a dream come true. They may tell you this is everything that your case is worth, that it’s everything you should receive.
More often than not, this is untrue. All too often, the insurance company will make you an offer that’s so much less than you deserve. Their goal is to get you to take this amount so that the case is closed. If you take that amount, they never have to worry about paying you what they should.
This can be a problem for multiple reasons. What if, after you take that amount, you develop further injuries and complications as a result of the injury? You very well may not be able to receive the compensation you should for that.
If you talk to an attorney before the insurance company, the attorney can help. They can coach you on what to do, how to conduct yourself, and so forth. Moreover, when you have an attorney, the insurance company has to talk to them, and not you. It’s one more way that an experienced attorney can help.
Someone to Support You
We don’t mean to give you the impression that, if you do sign with a lawyer, that everything will immediately work out. Many times, your motorcycle lawyer will negotiate with the other side, helping you to get the settlement you should receive.
Unfortunately, many times that doesn’t happen. Or, it doesn’t happen when it should. The insurance company may try to drag things out. They may do everything in their power to delay, delay, and delay some more – all in hopes that you’ll give up. Again, your attorney does the opposite. Your attorney wants you to receive the settlement you should as quickly as possible – which is diametrically opposed to what the insurance company wants.
With the right attorney by your side, you can be guided through every step of the accident process.
Call the Right Los Angeles Motorcycle Lawyer Today
If you’ve been hurt in a motorcycle accident, it’s normal to feel overwhelmed. You most likely have so many new worries and concerns that you did not plan on. This is one more reason to contact an attorney as early as possible. Your attorney can take your case, giving you the peace of mind to focus on your recovery.
Big Ben and his lawyers have done this for so many injured in motorcycle accidents throughout Los Angeles and the Southern California area. If you were hurt in a crash involving a motorcycle, you owe it to yourself to see how an experienced attorney can help. Schedule a free consultation today.