12/17/2025
Why should you hire a personal injury lawyer?
Personal injury lawyers significantly increase settlement values, with one study showing represented clients get nearly 3.5 times more than unrepresented ones, often by handling complex tactics, proving damages better, and negotiating effectively, even after their contingency fee (typically 33-40%) is deducted, resulting in a higher net payout for the client. They build stronger cases, counter lowball offers, and manage the whole process, ensuring fair compensation for present and future losses.
Why Lawyers Increase Your Payout:
Countering Insurance Tactics: Insurers use delays and lowball offers; lawyers know how to fight these strategies.
Expert Valuation: Attorneys accurately assess all damages (medical, lost wages, pain, future costs) to demand a fair amount.
Case Building: They gather evidence, prepare for trial (even if settling), and build a strong, persuasive case.
Negotiation Power: An experienced lawyer holds significant leverage against insurance adjusters, securing better offers.
If you have been injured, give The Bougard Law Offices, LLC a call at 337-246-3173