What Should I Know Before Hiring a Personal Injury Attorney in Merrillville?

If you’ve been in an accident caused by someone else’s negligence, getting compensation is not a given. It involves bringing a claim in the right way, properly calculating your damages, negotiating with insurance companies that do everything possible to minimize their losses, and possibly even going to court. It’s always best to work with a personal injury attorney that has experience here in the Merrillville, IN courts.

It’s Not Going to Cost What You Fear

People often avoid hiring an attorney because they think they can’t afford it. There are two things you need to know about that. First, personal injury lawyers work on contingency, meaning they don’t take any fee unless they win your case.

The second important thing to know about costs is that research shows those who bring a claim of this nature without the help of a personal injury lawyer almost always walk away with less than those who do: even after you subtract the lawyer’s fees from that second group. Because of all the benefits a lawyer brings to the table, such as negotiating skill, experience in the courtroom, and experience with properly calculating damages, you’re almost certainly going to come away with a larger settlement than you would on your own.

Local Help Is Always Best

It’s always best to hire an attorney who knows your local area. That’s because you need an attorney who understands Indiana law, but also one who has had experience with the local courts. Every courtroom does things a little differently, and that local experience will always work in your favor.

The Law Is Specialized

“The law” is a huge area to master. There are all kinds of law: family law, personal injury law, real estate law, criminal law, and many, many more branches. You might, for example, have worked with a great lawyer who helped you formulate your business contracts. But that same lawyer really can’t help you at all with personal injury. It’s important to look for a firm that lists personal injury law as one of its special areas of concentration. This means that they will have lawyers working at the firm who have the specific experience and education you need.

More Is Sometimes Better

While you can find lawyers working on their own, it’s usually best to go with a firm that has a couple of lawyers and a number of paralegals and other professionals. Several lawyers means you have several legal eyes looking at your case. Paralegals can take over a lot of the communication and easier aspects of your case, which frees up the lawyers to concentrate on what only they can do.

We have over 100 years of combined experienced, and our firm has been serving the families of Dyer, IN and all the surrounding area for years. Reach out to us now at Tanzillo Stassin & Babcock P.C. in Dyer and Merrillville, IN for a free consultation with an experienced attorney.

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