Mistake to Avoid
Handling your case without the help of a trusted attorney 

A study by the Insurance Resource Council (4) discovered that accident victims that hire lawyers receive gross settlements three times larger than those who do not hire lawyers. Hiring a lawyer as soon as possible after your accident is very smart.

Think about it. Would you go to a car lot and purchase a vehicle without first researching the price? How would you know that you’re getting a good deal? Would you trust the car salesman to tell you that you’re getting a good deal? Unlike your personal injury case, it’s easy to do your own research when buying a vehicle.

Now think about your personal injury case. How do you know you are getting a fair settlement from the insurance company? Can you trust the insurance company who tells you you’re getting a fair settlement? Do you know the true value of your case? Only a lawyer can answer these questions for you.

Many accident victims want to settle their case as quickly as possible. Insurance companies know this and may offer to settle your case quickly, so you don’t hire an attorney. This is a mistake. You are fighting an uphill battle against professionally trained insurance investigators, adjusters and their lawyers.

You need someone looking out for your rights and your interests. Failing to contact an experienced lawyer before settling with an insurance company may actually cost you a lot of money. Call Gendlin, Liverman & Rymer as soon as possible after your accident. We are experienced personal injury lawyers who have handled thousands of cases just like yours. Ask us for a free evaluation of your case.

Additional Mistakes to Avoid

• Giving statements to insurance companies
• Trusting an insurance company to look out for your rights 
• Failing to get timely medical treatment and documenting your injuries
• Failing to get treatment because of a lack of health insurance
• Not taking photographs of your damaged vehicle
• Taking your car to an insurance company’s "pre-approved body shop” for repairs
• Cashing an insurance check or signing an insurance release before having an attorney review it
• Failing to take photographs of your visible injuries
• Failing to do a thorough accident scene investigation and not getting witness statements
• Not documenting your lost wages and income

Call us toll-free at 1-877-272-3399.  Let Gendlin, Liverman & Rymer help you avoid making mistakes that can cost you thousands of dollars.