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Myths About Personal Injury Cases

You’ve seen the billboards, and you’ve seen the commercials.  Personal injury lawsuits are filing into the offices of Maryland Personal Injury Lawyers every day.  The Maryland Personal Injury Lawyer doesn’t accept every one of those cases the crosses his or her desk, as you may think.  When you find a qualified Maryland Personal Injury Lawyer, you’re also getting representation from a professional who will likely debunk some of the most common personal injury myths.

Myth #1:  Personal Injury Lawsuits Will Cost You A Lot of Money

Many people think they will have to pay their lawyer immediately – but that shouldn’t happen.  Your Maryland Personal Injury lawyer should provide you with a free consultation.  During this time, you will meet with your lawyer and explain your personal injury circumstances.   Your lawyer should not charge you for this time – and if your Maryland Personal Injury Lawyer takes your case, this means your attorney has confidence that they will be able to secure a fair and reasonable settlement in your favor.  All fees and expenses to pursue the case come out of the settlement, NOT upfront.

Myth #2:  Personal Injury Lawsuits Are Frivolous

It’s an unfortunate thing: personal injury lawyers have negative stereotypes: “ambulance chasers” or “money hungry,” are some of the ugly titles that have come about over the years.  Unfortunately, real, dedicated and caring Maryland Personal Injury Lawyers are also labeled with that negative title.  It is essential that you choose a Maryland Personal Injury Lawyer with an excellent reputation amongst his/her peers and clients.  With this positive reputation also comes a Maryland Personal Injury Lawyer who also takes only those cases that he or she can prove the wrongdoing of the accused and secure a fair and reasonable settlement in your favor.

Myth #3: Personal Injury Cases Take Too Long

There is no set time frame for how long a personal injury lawsuit can take.  Ideally, your Maryland Personal Injury Lawyer will negotiate with the insurance company, and more often than not the insurance company will offer a reasonable settlement.  When the insurance company chooses not to provide a fair and reasonable settlement in your favor, your experienced and qualified Maryland Personal Injury Lawyer shouldn’t hesitate to enter into the next phase of the proceedings, which is litigation.

Litigation can take several months because the court process moves along very slowly..  However, the tradeoff in most circumstances is that your Maryland Personal Injury Lawyer secures a much larger settlement than if your case did not go into litigation, provided that you choose a Maryland Personal Injury who has litigation experience.  

Best Maryland Personal Injury Lawyer

If you have been injured because of someone else’s negligence, you need to contact your Maryland Personal Injury Lawyer at The Lapidus Law Firm as soon as possible.  Don’t dismiss your injuries as“bearable” or “minor” because when your everyday life is impacted as a direct result of your accident, remember this:  there is no such thing as a minor injury!

With four decades of experience in helping clients just like you, your Maryland Personal Injury Lawyer at The Lapidus Law Firm will stand up for your rights and work diligently to get you a fair and reasonable settlement.  Please don’t depend on the insurance company to do the right thing, because in most cases, they don’t want to give accident victims the money which the case merits.  That money can pay medical bills, cover lost wages, and much more.  Call us for a free consultation so we can get started at (202) 785-5111.  We are here for you!

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