Common Misconceptions

After you’ve been injured, you may hear from friends or family that you shouldn’t hire a personal injury attorney.  Most of this advice is based on misconceptions about personal injury attorneys.  Don’t let any of these misconceptions stop you from protecting your rights.

The Insurance Company Will Be Fair With You

Most insurance companies would prefer that you not hire a personal injury attorney because it is looking out for its own interests – paying you as little as possible.  While the insurance company may offer you some money, we will get you the full compensation you are entitled to, including payment for your medical bills, property damage, lost income, and pain and suffering.

You Should Feel Guilty About Hiring A Personal Injury Attorney

Years of lawyer jokes, and inaccurate news stories, may make you hesitant to hire a personal injury attorney.  It shouldn’t.  Insurance companies and the negligent drivers have attorneys working on their side to minimize your claim.  You need to protect yourself and make sure you are treated fairly.  Hiring a personal injury lawyer is the only way to do that. By contacting Broadbent Law, we will make sure that you recover from your injuries.

I Will Have To Go To Court To Recover For My Injuries

While some cases have to be litigated, the majority of personal injury claims are settled before they go to court.  At Broadbent Law, we work hard to resolve your case as soon as possible.  This includes collecting the necessary records, engaging in settlement discussions with the negligent driver’s insurance company, and advocating for your interests.  At Broadbent Law, we settle cases quicker than most other firms because of the personal attention we give each case.

If a settlement cannot be reached, we are willing to take cases to trial.  At Broadbent Law, we are experienced in trial litigation and will be by your side every step of the way to make sure you are treated fairly.

I Can’t Afford A Good Attorney

At Broadbent Law, we offer a free initial consultation on all personal injury cases.  We’ll tell you up front what kind of case you have and how we can help you.  We also offer contingency fee arrangements.  We only collect a fee if we successfully settle your case or recover money for you.  If we don’t collect money for you, you owe us nothing.  This arrangement makes it so our interests are the same as yours – meaning that we focus on recovering what you are entitled to.

A Personal Injury Attorney Will Just Take Your Settlement Money

Because we get paid on the money we collect for you, our interests are aligned.  More importantly, we are usually able to collect more for you than the amount of our fee.  In fact, a recent study showed that individuals with attorneys collected, on average, three times more than the amount of those who were not represented.  At Broadbent Law, we also take care of all dealings with the insurance company, allowing you to focus on recovering from your injuries.

I Have To Wait To Settle A Case To Receive Medical Treatment

If you’ve been injured, it is critical that you receive the immediate medical care you need.  You do not have to wait for your case to settle to receive treatment.  If you need help locating a physician who can provide immediate treatment for your injuries, and who will wait for your case to settle, contact Broadbent Law today.

If I Am Partly To Blame For The Accident, I Can’t Collect Anything

Sometimes we don’t act perfectly.  Under the law, that is okay. You are still entitled to collect for the damages that are not your fault.  Utah and Arizona use a comparative fault system that assigns a percentage of responsibility to each party in the action.  So long as you are not the major cause of the accident, you are entitled to collect for the negligence of the other party.  If you have questions about the value of your case, contact Broadbent Law today for a free evaluation.

 

If you’ve been injured, don’t let these misconceptions stop you from protecting your rights.  Contact Broadbent Law today for your free consultation.