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Personal Injury Law Myths & Misconceptions

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If you’ve recently been injured at the fault of someone else, don’t let the thought of filing a personal injury case deter you from seeking justice. With the compensation you receive from a personal injury case, you may be able to cover the lost wages, medical bills, and pain and suffering damages sustained from your injury.

Unfortunately, personal injury law is still widely misunderstood. The experienced attorneys of Held & Hines LLP address a few of the most common misconceptions about personal injury cases in Brooklyn and New York City below:

You can’t receive medical treatment until the case is settled.

Many people believe that you cannot receive medical treatment until your personal injury case is settled, but trying to wait until the case is over can be dangerous. You will want to get your injuries checked out and treated immediately.

Visiting a doctor can also help you understand the severity of your injuries. With the help of a medical professional, you’ll have a better understanding of the treatments, attention, and care you will need now and in the future.

I can handle a personal injury case without the help of a lawyer.

When someone is injured, they may think they can’t afford the representation of a New York City lawyer, but without the help of a personal injury attorney, your chances at receiving any compensation will decrease dramatically.

When it comes to covering the financial burdens associated with a personal injury, you shouldn’t risk losing your case because you think you can tackle the case on your own.

A personal injury case takes too much time to be worth it.

Most personal injury cases are actually settled relatively quickly. Because both parties would benefit from staying out of the courtroom, the parties involved in personal injury cases can typically come to an agreement before it gets too far.

The assistance of a Brooklyn personal injury attorney will help the process run more quickly.

Contact a Brooklyn Personal Injury Law Attorney Today

Don’t allow your misconceptions about personal injury cases keep you from getting the most out of your settlement. The New York City personal injury lawyers at Held & Hines, LLP can help you receive the compensation you need to cover medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and more.

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