When you are injured in a car accident, you might face months or years of medical expenses and recovery. These costs can be way more than you can afford. However, you cannot forgo this medical care if you want to heal properly.
Instead of paying them yourself, you can take action against the person who caused the wreck. You can file a lawsuit or claim by hiring an experienced Elgin lawyer to take your case after the accident.
Securing Compensation
When you have an attorney representing you, you can pursue the compensation you are fully entitled to as an accident victim. The personal injury laws where you live may stipulate that you can collect on damages for your medical care, rehabilitation, prescriptions, and other medical expenses you incur. You do not have to pay for them out of your own pocket.
Your attorney can first file a claim against the insurer of the responsible party. He or she can then file a lawsuit if the insurer or responsible party fails to pay your claim. You may win the money you need to cover your expenses and avoid having to go into debt just to get medical care for your wreck-related injuries.
You can find out more about hiring an assertive Elgin lawyer to take your case online. Reach out to the Shea Law Group to set up a consultation or get more information today.
