Many times after an accident people want to know whether they can settle their personal injury case on their own without an attorney. In some instances that can be done and it can be done successfully. Let me give you an example of one of those instances…
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David H. Ricks provides legal services in the following personal injury practice areas: Car, Truck, Motorcycle, Pedestrian, and Cyclist Accident Cases
*Slip and Fall Accidents and Premises Liability Cases
*Dog Bite and Animal Attack Cases
*Medical Malpractice and Surgical Error Cases
*Wrongful Death Cases
8600 Utica Ave., Suite 200
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
TELEPHONE: (909) 481-0100
Welcome, I am David Ricks. I am a personal injury trial lawyer in Rancho Cucamonga and the principle of the Inland Empire Law Group. Many times after an accident people want to know whether they can settle their personal injury case on their own without an attorney. And in some instances that can be done and it can be done successfully. Let me give you an example of one of those instances. If following an accident the injuries that you suffered because of the accident were minimal, that such as after a few visits the doctor, maybe some time off, the injuries ultimately went away. A situation like that can be resolved by you directly by the insurance adjuster. You will submit to the insurance adjuster information about your medical expenses, your loss of earnings maybe the time off, the pain and suffering, things of that nature. And then you will submit a request to them a payment for some sum of money. They will probably negotiate an amount for something lower then what you have demanded. And ultimately if you work with the insurance adjuster you will come to some resolution that can be obtained between you and the insurance company and you do not need an attorney. But if your injuries are much more serious, such that you have had debilitating injuries or lifelong injuries. Or, injuries that have resulted in significant medical treatment, or you anticipate significant medical treatment for your injuries. You definitely need to have a personal injury attorney to handle your case. Number one, that attorney can match that experience of the insurance adjuster and help negotiate a fair and reasonable resolution for you. That attorney can give you proper advice to what is a fair and reasonable resolution. If you try to negotiate a fair and reasonable compensation on your own and you have never done this before, you are at a significant disadvantage in a major injury case. So if you have been hurt in an auto accident, and your injuries minor and can you resolve the matter on your own. Are they significant, do you need the experience of an expert who really understands the personal injury process? In those situations you can make a decision whether you can resolve the situation yourself or you need an attorney to help you.