McCready Law

It is always helpful to have a personal injury lawyer represent you as soon as possible following an accident. There is never any upfront fee and personal injury lawyers only get paid at the end of the case, and there is no fee unless there is a recovery. A personal injury lawyer will deal with the insurance company and the adjuster for you in all matters involving the accident. A personal injury lawyer will also conduct the necessary investigation into the facts of the case. Perhaps most importantly, a personal injury lawyer can advise you on the best way to prove your damages. The sooner a client contacts a lawyer, the better the likelihood of a good settlement.

Many cases settle out of court, and for those cases which do go to court, a vast majority of them will settle without having to go to trial. A jury trial can be risky for both the plaintiff (you) as well as the insurance company (who has to pay any award). For this reason, most cases will settle before being presented to a jury. However, we treat every case as if it may ultimately go to trial. The end decision whether to accept a settlement or go to trial always rests with the client.

After an accident, you should first contact a personal injury lawyer for a free initial consultation. There are many things which can occur immediately after an accident and it is best to have a lawyer working with you as soon as possible. Most importantly after an accident is to seek appropriate medical care. The insurance company has no way of knowing the extent of your injuries unless there is accompanying medical treatment. While not everyone is injured in an accident, we always encourage clients to at least get checked out in case symptoms develop in the future. Lack of follow up medical treatment is the quickest way to ensure a low settlement amount for your case.