After a car accident it is very likely that you will be experiencing shock and trauma. This is especially true if you have to go to the hospital and spend time recovering from your injuries. The experience can be so unpleasant that you want to leave it in the past as quickly as possible. And insurance companies are all too willing to help you leave it in the past as quickly as possible.

But in order to leave this trauma in the past, insurance companies will expect you too take substantially less money than you are entitled to. Before you sign anything, stop and call a personal injury attorney. And experience personal injury attorney knows how to evaluate your case and get you all the compensation you’re entitled to.

It is important to understand the well your case may seem simple and straightforward, spending a little time analyzing the facts and circumstances can make a big difference. You may not realize it now but you may need therapy in the future, you mayNeed in-home services to assist you in getting back on your feet, and you may incur additional Medical expenses related to pain and suffering.

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: the insurance company is not your friend. They are there to save themselves money and pay out is little to you as possible. In a recent case that I just settled, the insurance company start off saying they were not at fault at all and refused to provide even one nickel to my client. By the time his case was done, the insurance company settled for almost $55,000.00.

Don’t be pressured or rushed into settling your personal injury claim take time to speak with a lawyer and evaluate your case. Taking that time could mean the difference between appropriate compensation, or being forced to spend money out of your pocket and no fault of your own.