FIVE COMMON MYTHS ABOUT PERSONAL INJURY LAW

Most people know little or almost nothing about personal injury law. Most do not spend time with lawyers, and if they do, it is generally a difficult time in their lives. So if you are considering that you need to hire a personal injury attorney, then you are probably struggling with the diagnosis and treatment of serious injury or perhaps the loss of a loved one.

Some may feel intimidated when they need to speak to an attorney. The only image they have, the lawyers are from the movies or books by John Grisham.

We want to help you better understand attorneys and personal injury law by dispelling common myths and misconceptions. Our desire is to give you a clearer picture of what personal injury attorneys do and why.

 

• Common myth n. # 1: I am going to pay, an arm and a leg to speak to a personal injury attorney.

However, the truth of the matter is that you should be able to have a free consultation.

 

• Common myth n. # 2: If I am injured, my insurance will cover the cost.

The truth is that insurance companies are a business like any other business. They are there to earn money. The bottom line is that they will do their best to pay as little as possible. So people need lawyers. Because we know the drill.

• Common myth n. ° 3: I do not need a lawyer, since the person who caused the accident will pay.

The bottom line is that if the responsible person has insurance, the insurance company will most likely pay the bills. Believe it or not, it is always best for you if we speak to an insurance company. We know what to say and how to support our statements.

• Common myth n. # 4: The accident only caused minor injuries, so a personal injury attorney will not accept my case.

No matter how small the injury, even a single trip to the hospital can be expensive. On the other hand, the actual consequences of a minor injury to your body in the future are never known. We are not always young. Do you know what we mean? You should always speak to a personal injury attorney.

• Common Myth # 5: I’m in no rush to file a lawsuit. I have all the time in the world.

Just remember that there are time limits for filing a lawsuit. In Virginia, you have two years from the date of the accident to file a lawsuit.