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Should I Hire a Lawyer to Handle My Accident

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After an accident a victim will be presented the following question to answer: "Should I hire a lawyer to handle my accident case?". Many accident victims have never been involved in such a traumatic experience and do not fully understand the benefits of using the services of a professional attorney. This deck displays the background education of lawyers and many reasons why your accident case will benefit by using their expertise to represent you.

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Has something like this happened to you?

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What do you do now?

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What do you do now?

Self-Represent

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What do you do now?

Self-Represent or

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What do you do now?

Self-Represent or Hire a Lawyer

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What do you do now?

Self-Represent or Hire a Lawyer

To Handle Your Accident Case

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A bit about lawyers?

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Lawyer

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• Typically 7 years of higher education

Lawyer

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• Typically 7 years of higher education

• State bar exam

Lawyer

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• Typically 7 years of higher education

• State bar exam• Master professional responsibility

and ethics

Lawyer

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• Typically 7 years of higher education

• State bar exam• Master professional responsibility

and ethics• Master approximately 35 legal

courses

Lawyer

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A bit MORE about lawyers?

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A bit MORE about lawyers?• A good one will honestly

tell you if your case can benefit by using their services.

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A bit MORE about lawyers?• A good one will honestly

tell you if your case can benefit by using their services.• A good one will honestly tell you if you do not have a good case at all.

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How much will it cost?

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How much will it cost?•Up-front?

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How much will it cost?•Up-front? NOTHING

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How much will it cost?•Up-front? NOTHING•During the case?

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How much will it cost?•Up-front? NOTHING•During the case? TYPICALLY NOTHING

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How much will it cost?•Up-front? NOTHING•During the case? TYPICALLY NOTHING•At Settlement?

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How much will it cost?•Up-front? NOTHING•During the case? TYPICALLY NOTHING•At Settlement? TYPICALLY 25% – 50%

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25% - 50% seams like a lot?

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25% - 50% seams like a lot? Why

?

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25% - 50% seams like a lot?

• A case can take months to years to settle.

Why?

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25% - 50% seams like a lot?

• A case can take months to years to settle.• Lawyers typically cover all costs

during the case which can be a lot.

Why?

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25% - 50% seams like a lot?

• A case can take months to years to settle.• Lawyers typically cover all costs

during the case which can be a lot.• They provide much needed support.

Why?

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25% - 50% seams like a lot?

• A case can take months to years to settle.• Lawyers typically cover all costs

during the case which can be a lot.• They provide much needed support.• They save you a lot of time.

Why?

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25% - 50% seams like a lot?

• A case can take months to years to settle.• Lawyers typically cover all costs

during the case which can be a lot.• They provide much needed support.• They save you a lot of time.• They build an expert case using their

experience.

Why?

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25% - 50% seams like a lot?

• A case can take months to years to settle.• Lawyers typically cover all costs

during the case which can be a lot.• They provide much needed support.• They save you a lot of time.• They build an expert case using their

experience.• Typically much higher settlements!

Why?

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Why do they get higher settlements?

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Why do they get higher settlements?• They know the details you probably

do not.

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Why do they get higher settlements?• They know the details you probably

do not.Like

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Why do they get higher settlements?• They know the details you probably

do not.Like

• Value of each type of injury

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Why do they get higher settlements?• They know the details you probably

do not.Like

• Value of each type of injury• Future value of injuries

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Why do they get higher settlements?• They know the details you probably

do not.Like

• Value of each type of injury• Future value of injuries• The value of the following:

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Why do they get higher settlements?• They know the details you probably

do not.Like

• Value of each type of injury• Future value of injuries• The value of the following:

MEDICAL CARE

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Why do they get higher settlements?• They know the details you probably

do not.Like

• Value of each type of injury• Future value of injuries• The value of the following:

MEDICAL CARE | PHARMACEUTICAL NEEDS

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Why do they get higher settlements?• They know the details you probably

do not.Like

• Value of each type of injury• Future value of injuries• The value of the following:

MEDICAL CARE | PHARMACEUTICAL NEEDS | SPECIAL EQUIPMENT

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Why do they get higher settlements?• They know the details you probably

do not.Like

• Value of each type of injury• Future value of injuries• The value of the following:

MEDICAL CARE | PHARMACEUTICAL NEEDS | SPECIAL EQUIPMENTREHAB EXPENSES

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Why do they get higher settlements?• They know the details you probably

do not.Like

• Value of each type of injury• Future value of injuries• The value of the following:

MEDICAL CARE | PHARMACEUTICAL NEEDS | SPECIAL EQUIPMENTREHAB EXPENSES | LOST INCOME

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Why do they get higher settlements?• They know the details you probably

do not.Like

• Value of each type of injury• Future value of injuries• The value of the following:

MEDICAL CARE | PHARMACEUTICAL NEEDS | SPECIAL EQUIPMENTREHAB EXPENSES | LOST INCOME | LOST RELATIONSHIP

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Why do they get higher settlements?• They know the details you probably

do not.Like

• Value of each type of injury• Future value of injuries• The value of the following:

MEDICAL CARE | PHARMACEUTICAL NEEDS | SPECIAL EQUIPMENTREHAB EXPENSES | LOST INCOME | LOST RELATIONSHIPFUTURE MEDICAL EXPENSES

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Why do they get higher settlements?• They know the details you probably

do not.Like

• Value of each type of injury• Future value of injuries• The value of the following:

MEDICAL CARE | PHARMACEUTICAL NEEDS | SPECIAL EQUIPMENTREHAB EXPENSES | LOST INCOME | LOST RELATIONSHIPFUTURE MEDICAL EXPENSES | PAIN & SUFFERING OF FAMILY

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Why do they get higher settlements?• They know the details you probably

do not.Like

• Value of each type of injury• Future value of injuries• The value of the following:

MEDICAL CARE | PHARMACEUTICAL NEEDS | SPECIAL EQUIPMENTREHAB EXPENSES | LOST INCOME | LOST RELATIONSHIPFUTURE MEDICAL EXPENSES | PAIN & SUFFERING OF FAMILY | MANY OTHERS

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What should I expect if deciding to self-represent?

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What should I expect if deciding to self-represent?• A lot of aggravation working with

insurance companies.

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What should I expect if deciding to self-represent?• A lot of aggravation working with

insurance companies.• A slower case.

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What should I expect if deciding to self-represent?• A lot of aggravation working with

insurance companies.• A slower case.• Expect to be bullied by the insurance companies.

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What should I expect if deciding to self-represent?• A lot of aggravation working with

insurance companies.• A slower case.• Expect to be bullied by the insurance companies.• No support.

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What should I expect if deciding to self-represent?• A lot of aggravation working with

insurance companies.• A slower case.• Expect to be bullied by the insurance companies.• No support.• Lower case settlement amount!

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Here are ten reasons to

consider hiring an attorney?

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1. A lawyer understands how to pursue the maximum amount of compensation.

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1. A lawyer understands how to pursue the maximum amount of compensation.

2. They provide a free case evaluation.

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1. A lawyer understands how to pursue the maximum amount of compensation.

2. They provide a free case evaluation.3. They know what claims to make.

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1. A lawyer understands how to pursue the maximum amount of compensation.

2. They provide a free case evaluation.3. They know what claims to make.4. They know what evidence is needed to

prove your case.

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1. A lawyer understands how to pursue the maximum amount of compensation.

2. They provide a free case evaluation.3. They know what claims to make.4. They know what evidence is needed to

prove your case.5. They are aware of the many pitfalls that

can arise during a lawsuit.

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1. A lawyer understands how to pursue the maximum amount of compensation.

2. They provide a free case evaluation.3. They know what claims to make.4. They know what evidence is needed to

prove your case.5. They are aware of the many pitfalls that

can arise during a lawsuit.6. They are skilled at negotiations and

settlements.

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1. A lawyer understands how to pursue the maximum amount of compensation.

2. They provide a free case evaluation.3. They know what claims to make.4. They know what evidence is needed to

prove your case.5. They are aware of the many pitfalls that

can arise during a lawsuit.6. They are skilled at negotiations and

settlements.7. You are in a superior negotiation position

when you have an attorney on your side.

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1. A lawyer understands how to pursue the maximum amount of compensation.

2. They provide a free case evaluation.3. They know what claims to make.4. They know what evidence is needed to

prove your case.5. They are aware of the many pitfalls that

can arise during a lawsuit.6. They are skilled at negotiations and

settlements.7. You are in a superior negotiation position

when you have an attorney on your side.8. They know the fair and viable

compensation amount for your type of injuries.

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1. A lawyer understands how to pursue the maximum amount of compensation.

2. They provide a free case evaluation.3. They know what claims to make.4. They know what evidence is needed to

prove your case.5. They are aware of the many pitfalls that

can arise during a lawsuit.6. They are skilled at negotiations and

settlements.7. You are in a superior negotiation position

when you have an attorney on your side.8. They know the fair and viable

compensation amount for your type of injuries.

9. Help protect your legal rights.

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1. A lawyer understands how to pursue the maximum amount of compensation.

2. They provide a free case evaluation.3. They know what claims to make.4. They know what evidence is needed to

prove your case.5. They are aware of the many pitfalls that

can arise during a lawsuit.6. They are skilled at negotiations and

settlements.7. You are in a superior negotiation position

when you have an attorney on your side.8. They know the fair and viable

compensation amount for your type of injuries.

9. Help protect your legal rights.10. They know the value of future needs.

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5 Tips to remember if involved in an

accident that can save you thousands!

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1. Do not discuss your accident with anyone other than your doctor and your lawyer.

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1. Do not discuss your accident with anyone other than your doctor and your lawyer.

2. Do not talk about your accident, admit anything or sign anything with insurance company representatives.

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1. Do not discuss your accident with anyone other than your doctor and your lawyer.

2. Do not talk about your accident, admit anything or sign anything with insurance company representatives.

3. You are entitled to fair compensation when negligence is proved to be the cause of your injury accident.

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1. Do not discuss your accident with anyone other than your doctor and your lawyer.

2. Do not talk about your accident, admit anything or sign anything with insurance company representatives.

3. You are entitled to fair compensation when negligence is proved to be the cause of your injury accident.

4. Survivors have rights also in wrongful death cases. Ask your attorney about this..

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1. Do not discuss your accident with anyone other than your doctor and your lawyer.

2. Do not talk about your accident, admit anything or sign anything with insurance company representatives.

3. You are entitled to fair compensation when negligence is proved to be the cause of your injury accident.

4. Survivors have rights also in wrongful death cases. Ask your attorney about this..

5. Your best chance to get maximum compensation for injury expenses is when you have legal representation from an experienced personal injury lawyer.

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Final Thoughts about Personal Injury

Lawyers

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Final Thoughts about Personal Injury

Lawyers •Highly educated

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Final Thoughts about Personal Injury

Lawyers •Highly educated.• Fully understand your case.

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Final Thoughts about Personal Injury

Lawyers •Highly educated.• Fully understand your case.• Provide free case evaluation.

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Final Thoughts about Personal Injury

Lawyers •Highly educated.• Fully understand your case.• Provide free case evaluation.• Typically receive a higher settlement amount putting more money in your pocket!

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