STOP You Don't Need An Attorney

By Juris Prudence

Law firms are good at scaring you into thinking you need an attorney. Meanwhile, insurance companies are good at telling you that you don't, while they offer a settlement that is usually much less than you should accept. Who is right? The truth is somewhere in the middle. Some cases definitely need an attorney, but most cases require little more than glorified secretarial work. The value that an attorney adds to the equation in such cases is captured in this book, along with guidance for how to process the secretarial work. You will do better than the initial offer from the insurance company. Simple math shows that even if an attorney got the insurance company to pay even more, that doesn't necessarily mean more money in your pocket. Their 33.33% fee is pretty steep! Example: In a typical case that settles for $25,000, the attorney will take about $8,000, leaving you $17,000. Even if you settle for $20,000, that's three thousand more dollars in your pocket, for about 10 hours of work, on average ($300/hr). Not a bad payday! But this book also points out when you do need a lawyer. So even if you already know you need a lawyer, this book will help you get the absolute best result from that relationship.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Juris Prudence
• Release date: Jun 29, 2016
• ISBN: 9781632271341

Juris Prudence

Juris Prudence is a fake name. I work in the legal industry. If I used my real name, I'd be fired for exposing how easy it is to manage your own claim and get a decent settlement. Again, there are definitely situations where you NEED an attorney and situations where an attorney can definitely add value. However, most accidents with injuries cases do not require any more knowledge than is provided in my book. Whether you need an attorney or not, my book will help you. It will pay for itself many times over. Don't let an attorney scare you into letting them handle your claim. Get the inside scoop and save thousands that you can put right in YOUR pocket.

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STOP: You don't need a lawyer.

Juris Prudence

Copyright 2016 Juris Prudence

Published by Juris Prudence at Smashwords

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Table of Contents

Congratulations!

Get to a Doctor!

Don’t make assumptions

Gaps in Treatment

Evidence and Witnesses

Stop here for a couple reality checks

Keep an Accident-Related Journal

Avoid Posting on Social Media

Dealing with Insurance Adjusters

Recorded Statements – Don’t Do It!

Delays and Debts

Get the Police Report

What is your case worth?

Statute of Limitations

Comparative Negligence

No Pay / No Play

Liability

Cause

Damages

Independent Medical Examinations

How to Calculate Pain and Suffering

Generally, You Settle When Treatment Ends

Collecting Records and Bills for Your Case

Outstanding Medical Bills – They are debts!

Health Insurance Reimbursement

Where your settlement money comes from

The Demand Package

Creating the Demand Package

What else will I need to collect and submit?

What Does the Demand Package Look Like?

Elements of a Demand Letter

Settlement Negotiations

When You Need a Lawyer

Hiring a Lawyer

Keep Your Lawyer’s Advice Out of Medical Records

Lawyer-Related Costs

Glove Box Accident Scene Checklist

Congratulations!

You have made a wise decision to take control of your car wreck injury claim!

Whether or not you end up hiring a lawyer, this document will help you:

• put more money in your pocket

• speed your restoration of health

• resolve your claim more quickly

This document’s primary focus is on how to handle your claim without a lawyer. For the vast majority of accidents with injuries, you simply don’t need one.

First, three VERY IMPORTANT THINGS.

1) If you are injured and haven’t been to see a doctor or gone to the Emergency Room, do so immediately! This is crucial for ensuring you get fair compensation for your injuries.

2) If you are asked to give a recorded statement by your insurance company or someone else’s, DON’T DO IT! You don’t have to. Don’t let them trick you or guilt you into it. Just say, Not now.

3) Your wrecked car is property damage. It is treated differently and distinctly from your injuries. Don’t ever put more emphasis and energy into addressing property damage. Doing so would signal to the defendant’s insurance adjuster that your injuries must not be as big an issue.

Get to a Doctor!

REMEMBER THIS FOR YOUR EMERGENCY ROOM VISIT AND ALL DOCTOR’S APPOINTMENTS! RE-READ THIS SECTION BEFORE EACH APPOINTMENT.

Talk to doctors and other staff with precision and keep your best interests in mind. THEY ARE CREATING A DOCUMENT THAT WILL BE USED IN YOUR CASE. For example, if they ask you to rate your