Can you settle your own car accident claim without a lawyer?

Settling your own injury claim without a lawyer is worth at least exploring. If you choose this path, you need to do research and get legal advice on the best way to get the highest possible settlement for the pain and suffering you have endured from the accident. You deserve that. First, a word of caution.

Can a minor injury claim be settled without a lawyer?

Mostly, we are talking about non-injury and minor injury cases involving subjective injuries that resolve within a few months, and other claims where the injuries are not substantial. Certainly, no injury cases are ripe for handling without an attorney. These claims may, in some instances, be handled without a lawyer. Why?

How does an insurance adjuster handle a car accident claim?

Insurance adjusters use anything you say completely out of context to knock down your settlement offer, or they pass along the information to the insurance company’s lawyers to give cross-examination fodder against you at trial. Of course, there are exceptions to this rule.

What are the fees for a car accident settlement?

Our law firm charges a 33% contingency fee if your case settles before we file a lawsuit. Our attorneys’ fees increase to 40% if our lawyers file a lawsuit. Lawyer fees for an accident settlement do not come directly out of your pocket. But it is still your money.

How much should I settle a car accident case for?

Another big factor that often determines how much to settle for is the amount of available insurance coverage. For example, I settled a broken leg car accident case for $325,000. In that case, there was plenty of insurance coverage available. Yet, I settled another leg fracture case for only $10,000.

When do you need a lawyer after a car accident?

Arguably, in some accident cases with minor, soft tissue injuries you may very well be as well off without an attorney as you are with one. In severe injury cases, there is no question that you need a lawyer to protect your interests. There is no time limit or deadline for getting a lawyer after an accident.

Who are the insurance companies that settle car accidents?

Below, you’ll see several of our car and auto accident settlements. These include settlements with State Farm, GEICO, Progressive and many other insurance companies. Some of these car accident settlements are from this year (2021).

Can a car accident claim be settled with the other driver?

You were injured in a car accident, you filed a claim with the other driver’s insurance company, but settlement talks have stalled. You (or your lawyer) can’t seem to settle the claim for what you think is a fair amount.

How can I maximize my car accident settlement?

To maximize your car accident settlement, you’ll want to do more than present a car accident claim through your insurance company. An injury lawyer will assist in persuading the insurance company that they need to examine the insurance claim further.

Who is the best lawyer for a car accident?

It’s our job at the law firm of Raphaelson & Levine to demonstrate the value of your claim. To do so, we will prove to the jury that the other driver bears responsibility for causing the accident and that it has greatly impacted your life. Call our car accident lawyer today at 212-268-3222 for a free evaluation of your injury claim.