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4 Reasons You Should Not Be Your Own Personal Injury Attorney

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After suffering an injury due to someone else’s negligence, you might think of handling your case alone because you believe you are capable. Or, you might think of handling your case alone because you feel it is not worth hiring a personal injury lawyer. However, handling your personal injury case alone without an attorney’s help might not be a good idea. In fact, it is not recommendable that you be your own personal injury attorney.

Below, we discuss four reasons to avoid being your own personal injury lawyer.

Putting a Personal Injury Case Together Requires Skills and Knowledge

You need to prove certain elements in a personal injury case, and in order to do this, you must have evidence. You might not know the kind of evidence you need in your case. And even if you know the type of evidence you need, you may not understand the difference between admissible and inadmissible evidence. A personal injury lawyer will know the kind of evidence you need and help you gather it. They will ensure that the evidence you collect is admissible and can actually be used in your case. In short, a personal injury lawyer will ensure you put together a strong case.

Handling a Personal Injury Case Requires Knowledge of Relevant Laws

Personal injury cases involve many complicated laws, and you cannot depend on Google to give you all the information you need. Personal injury attorneys have studied personal injury law in school and have years of experience. You don’t want to risk making a mistake that could result in your injury case being dismissed.

You Likely Will Not Recover the Maximum Compensation if You Represent Yourself

Your reason for not wanting to hire a personal injury attorney may be so that you can have more money in the end. But the truth is that if you hire a personal injury attorney, you will likely end up getting more money than you would have if you represented yourself. Insurance companies usually take advantage of pro se claimants and offer them the lowest possible amount. A skilled attorney can help you negotiate with the insurance company and ensure you recover the maximum compensation you deserve.

It Can Be Challenging To Be Objective About Your Own Case

As the victim, it can be hard to put your feelings about your case aside and objectively focus on the facts. If you handle your case and your emotions get in the way, it can adversely affect the outcome of your case. A skilled personal injury lawyer can provide an objective perspective throughout your case and fight for your legal rights.

Contact Us for Legal Help

It is best you avoid representing yourself in your personal injury case and hire a qualified attorney. Our West Palm Beach personal injury attorneys at The Pendas Law Firm have years of experience helping clients recover fair compensation. We can help you gather the evidence you need in your case and fight for the compensation you deserve. Contact us today to schedule a free consultation.

The Pendas Law Firm also represents clients in the Fort Lauderdale, Miami, Fort Myers, Ocala, Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville, Bradenton, and Daytona Beach areas.

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