Accident? Should You Hire a Lawyer?

If you have been involved in an accident, you may be unsure about whether you should hire an attorney and if so, whom should you hire.  Hiring the right West Virginia personal injury attorney can really make a difference in whether you receive full compensation.  Contacting an injury lawyer as soon as possible after an accident is also important to a fair recovery because insurance adjusters will try to do everything they can to minimize your claim and maximize their profits.  A highly skilled attorney at West Law Offices will shield you from the predatory efforts of the big insurance corporations.

If you are unsure of your rights or don’t know whether you need a lawyer, contact an experienced Charleston, West Virginia personal injury attorney at West Law Offices for a free consultation.  We will clearly explain your rights and options, and we never charge a fee until we recover money for you.  Below are some additional tips to consider if you or a loved one has been injured by negligence or other misconduct:

• Document and photograph your accident, injuries, and obtain all witnesses’ contact information.
• Call a West Virginia injury lawyer before making any written or oral statements to insurance adjusters.
• Seek immediate medical attention for your injuries – insurance adjusters will use any delays in treatment to claim that you are faking your injuries.
• Preserve all evidence such as damaged personal items and auto debris.  If possible, photograph the accident scene before evidence is lost or destroyed.

Ask a Charleston, WV Injury Attorney

Feel free to contact a West Virginia accident and injury lawyer at West Law Offices for a free consultation if you have been involved in an accident.  We never charge a fee until we recover money for you and will carefully explain your rights and options.

Brooks West, Esq.

Brooks West is a personal injury lawyer with almost two decades of experience and the founder and President of West Law Firm. Brooks is a member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, which represents one of the most prestigious groups of injury lawyers in the United States — fewer than 1% of U.S. attorneys are members. Brooks has also been awarded the AV Preeminent Rating from Martindale-Hubbell. Above all, Brooks’ mission is to provide clients with life-changing results.