We have all seen the Television commercials where attorneys are offering quick settlements and checks to anyone that has been in an auto accident in the sate of Kentucky, or anywhere for that matter. There are attorneys morphing into tigers, swinging bats and talking to dogs. They are funny and give us a laugh until we realize this is all the information we have to make a decision on hiring an attorney if we have been injured in a car wreck. Lawyer advertising is uninformative and in my opinion a disgrace.

What does this tell you about the attorney and what they do to help accident victims? Not a thing, except we will get you the money you deserve. This is important but it isn’t the whole story. It doesn’t tell you what an attorney can do for you if you have been unfortunate enough to be a victim of an accident case.

When you have been in a car accident you have many questions and problems that you need help with. A personal injury attorney will help you solve these problems with very little involvement on the part of the accident victim so they can concentrate on going to the doctor and getting better.

A personal injury attorney will not only get you the recovery you deserve, but will:

• Educate you about the claims process
• Help you get your loss wages paid
• Help you get your medical bills paid
• Manage all the paper work that is accumulated
• Open the insurance claim and provide relevant information to the at-fault insurance company
• Speak with the insurance adjusters so the accident victim does not have to
• Prepare you when you do have to talk to the insurance adjuster
• Help you get your car fixed or settle for a fair amount if your car is totaled
• Take witness statements
• Sends notification to health insurance and settle those subrogation liens when appropriate
• Gather and review all medical records
• Gather and review all employment records
• Send a settlement demand tot eh insurance company and negotiate an settlement when [possible
• Confirm unpaid medical bills and negotiate a reduced payment
• Take your case to trial
• and be there to counsel you on many aspects of your accident case

Attorneys do a whole lot more than what Television advertisements lead you to believe. There is a whole other side to the practice of law that you can’t get from a commercial. Attorneys are there to protect your rights against the insurance company. They are there to make sure you are not taken advantage of. Lawyers counsel you during a very difficult and often tragic time in one’s life. It’s a lot more than a quick check. If you are in an accident and are injured your attorney is someone who will counsel, guide and fight for you.