When a pedestrian is struck by a car driven by a person who was texting on their cell phone, they are entitled to compensation. That’s because the driver was negligent in their actions. The amount of the payment will be determined by the size of their medical bills, lost wages and even pain and suffering. However, the pedestrian can’t just tell the driver to pay their bills and give them money. Almost all drivers have car insurance. Therefore the pedestrian will have to file a claim with the insurance company. This can become very complicated and contentious, so it’s a good idea for the injured person to hire a Personal Injury Lawyer in Baltimore.
Insurance companies make money by charging high premiums and paying out as little money as possible. They really don’t care about the size of a person’s medical bills or their lost wages. They may try to say that the accident was the pedestrian’s fault. If that ploy fails, they may argue over the extent of the injury. Some back and head injuries are difficult to document. Two people my have the same test results but present with very different symptoms. A lawyer such as Frank E. Turney with 19 years of experience knows how to handle these issues. He is adept at working with medical professionals to convince juries that their clients are injured and deserve compensation.
Injured people who don’t have much money may fear that they can’t afford a lawyer. That’s not the case. A Personal Injury Lawyer in Baltimore takes cases on a contingency fee basis. The lawyer only gets paid, if he wins a monetary settlement for his client. Usually he takes about 20 percent of the fee. In return the law firm pays all the costs of mounting an aggressive case. They interview all of the witnesses who saw the accident, review all of the physical evidence left at the accident scene, and speak with the police and paramedics. Then they file a claim with the insurance company and begin to negotiate the best settlement for their client. When the insurance company sees this type of preparation, they are far more likely to settle out of court. The injured person gets enough money to pay for their medical bills and recover as much as possible
