A reputable bicycle accident attorney can take the lead on your case and pursue an appropriate financial settlement for your losses.
But couldn’t you represent yourself and file a claim on your own? You could, but be aware that the amount of compensation you receive might be significantly less than it would be with the right attorney representation.
A bicycle accident lawyer can help you build your by:
- Analyzing police reports
- Obtaining witness statements
- Inspecting the bike damage for clues
- Recreating the scene to help determine liability
- Look into the responsible party’s driving record
- Consult with experts to review medical records (to help determine accident causation and treatment costs)
If an insurance company contacts you, remember their primary goal is to resolve a case quickly while spending as little as possible. They understand you may be out of work due to your injuries and will send you a quick settlement offer. Understand, despite the insurer’s seemingly good intentions, the offer you receive from them will be a low-ball amount.
Also, insurers know exactly the questions to ask that can elicit a legally unfavorable response from you. Many times, an injured person will say something that the insurance company will use to justify a lower settlement offer or no offer at all.
If an insurance company calls you, tell them to direct their correspondence to your attorney. At Brauns Law Accident Injury Lawyers, PC, we’ll take on the insurance company and make sure you have the best chance of receiving a proper settlement that covers all of your damages.
