If you have been injured through no fault of your own, you may be seeking damages. The other party who caused the accident or injury has insurance and is cooperating with you, but you are beginning to wonder if your best interests could be protected better with a personal injury lawyer. In many cases, relying on a fair settlement offer from the at-fault party's insurance company is a reasonable reaction, but there are some cases that are more complicated and that really require the skills of professional legal representation. Read on to learn about the circumstances that could prompt you to call a lawyer sooner rather than later.

Catastrophic Injuries

If you are suffering from catastrophic injuries, it is likely that your world is forever changed. These types of injures often result in permanent conditions and severe disfiguration. You could be looking at multiple surgeries and a lifetime of medical treatments. Without legal representation, the insurance company may not be as likely to offer you a fair settlement to cover your losses, especially taking into consideration that you may never be able to work again.

Toxic Exposure Injuries

Toxic exposure injuries can result in claims that can be more complicated and technical, and much harder to prove than your basic personal injury case. Chemical manufacturers face lawsuits often and are well-prepared to fight your personal injury claim with highly-qualified attorneys. You will need competent legal help to prove your claim against these large corporations.

Medical Malpractice Injuries

Fighting for compensation from a medical malpractice claim means accessing medical records that are often held by the very facility that may have caused the injury, and medical malpractice lawyers are well-versed in working the system to procure those records. These types of cases require an attorney with very specific medical malpractice experience and expertise.

All of these types of injuries can call for an extended period of medical care, which can be tricky to calculate. Additionally, you are entitled to be compensated for your pain and suffering. The more severe your injury, the more difficult the calculations for damages can be. Due to the complex nature of putting a price on your earning ability, pain and suffering and future medical expenses, the help of an attorney is vital.

You will want to get a personal injury attorney on board as early as possible. The statute of limitations clock has been ticking since the moment of your accident or injury and valuable evidence could be slipping away with every minute you wait. Call a legal professional today and get the compensation that you are entitled to for your injuries. 

If you have more questions, contact a law office like Prediletto, Halpin, Scharnikow & Nelson, P.S.