When Hiring a Personal Injury Lawyer Becomes Necessary

No law in Texas requires you to hire a personal injury lawyer. Doing so, however, can significantly improve your odds of success as a claimant – especially in certain circumstances. Hiring a personal injury lawyer in San Antonio to fight for your rights may become necessary if you have a complex case.

Serious or Catastrophic Injuries

One factor that could turn an ordinary personal injury case into a complex one is a severe injury. If you or a loved one sustained a serious, catastrophic or permanent injury in a preventable accident in Texas, hiring an attorney may be necessary to obtain a just outcome. Catastrophic injuries include:

• Multiple bone fractures
• Traumatic brain injury
• Spinal cord injury
• Paralysis
• Severe burns or lacerations
• Internal organ damage
• Loss of an important bodily function
• Permanent or significant scarring or disfigurement
• Amputation injury

Insurance companies almost always undervalue catastrophic injury claims. If you accept a settlement without help from a lawyer, you could settle for much less than you need for future necessary medical care, lost wages, and other losses associated with a long-term or permanent disability.

Complicated Liability Dispute

Liability or fault for an accident is not always simple. Liability disputes may arise, especially if a case involves three or more parties. If the other party or their insurance company is denying liability or it is unclear who is at fault for your injuries, contact a lawyer. A law firm will have the resources to investigate your accident and search for evidence to prove fault on your behalf.

Uncooperative Insurance Company

If you have tried to resolve your personal injury case on your own by filing an insurance claim only for your claim to be wrongfully rejected due to insurance bad faith, or for an insurance company to refuse to offer you a reasonable settlement, consult with a lawyer. You may need an attorney’s representation and advocacy during settlement negotiations for a fair result. In many cases, simply hiring a lawyer is enough to convince an insurance company to offer a fair settlement. If not, you need a litigation attorney to help you bring your personal injury case to trial. A personal injury lawsuit or trial can be very complicated; a lawyer with legal training will know how to successfully represent you in court.

What Will a Personal Injury Lawyer Do for You?

A personal injury lawyer in Texas can help your claim in critical ways. An attorney can take over responsibilities such as accident investigation, liability determination, evidence collection, claims filing and settlement negotiations. Without a lawyer, you will take on these responsibilities yourself – likely for a worse outcome.

Find Out if You Need a Personal Injury Attorney

If you are not sure whether you need to hire a personal injury lawyer for your particular case in Texas, find out by contacting Maloney & Campolo. We offer free initial consultations at no pressure to hire us. We will be upfront and honest with you about your legal needs and whether your case can benefit from a lawyer. We will not recommend one unless we have a good-faith belief that doing so will increase your chances of getting the justice and financial compensation that you deserve. Call (210) 463-4700 for more information.