Our Wabigoon personal injury lawyers are often asked whether it’s really necessary to hire a lawyer to handle a personal injury case. Quite often, victims of car accidents or slip and fall accidents may feel that since their injuries are apparently minor and the person/s responsible for the accident seem willing to settle the matter directly with them, there’s no need to seek legal counsel or engage the services of a law-firm. Obviously, there would be some extremely minor incidents that could be sorted out through mutual agreement, a mutually agreed-upon payment and a simple apology. However, this situation can carry certain inherent risks.  Accidents are caused by another’s fault or negligence and the injured person/s are entitled to compensation. Being in a hurry to settle could be counter-productive in the long run. We deal exclusively in personal injury cases and from our experience our Wabigoon car accident lawyer and Wabigoon slip and fall accident lawyer find that certain types of injuries appear minor as soon as they happen, but after a period of time, their true seriousness becomes apparent. If settlement has already been reached and papers have been signed waiving any further claims, it could be difficult to get compensation for long-term medical treatment, hospitalization, loss of income, rehabilitation etc.

Additionally, the at-fault party may take unrepresented claims more seriously enough if they’re backed by legal counsel. Our accident injury lawyers are well-informed and keep abreast of the latest changes and updates in personal injury laws and insurance regulations. Wabigoon injury lawyers can advise clients about the statute of limitations within which personal injury claims have to be filed. They can also assist accident victims to complete the paperwork accurately and in time. Another important aspect of getting good legal representation is that the victim’s rights are fully protected and safeguarded at all times. Without the benefit of legal advice from a personal injury lawyer, victims or their families could make inadvertent statements or admissions that could prejudice their claims for compensation later. Hence, though victims may feel confident enough to handle the case themselves, it would be wise to consult a top-quality personal injury law-firm.

If you, your family or a friend has been injured in an accident, please feel free to speak to one of our injury lawyers for a free consultation about how we are able to assist in making a personal injury claim. We consult in all cities across Ontario with a no win no fee guarantee. Our personal injury lawyers have helped victims secure millions of dollars in personal injury cases. Call us Toll Free On our 24/7 Injury Hotline: 1 – 844 495 7333 or Text a Personal Injury ‎Lawyer 24/7 and get instant help.TM (416 931 5015)