An injury is an immense stressor that may cause serious emotional and financial consequences. When you have been injured, you need an advocate who will help mitigate those consequences by fighting zealously to protect your rights and interests. A personal injury attorney serves as that advocate. To receive the most out of your attorney-client relationship, you should contact an Ohio personal injury attorney as soon as possible after an injury.

Benefits to early advocacy include:

Representation. Insurance companies will do anything in their power to prevent being held liable for your injury, including using any statement you make against you. You should never give a statement to an insurance company without the advice of an attorney or without an attorney present.

Statute of Limitations. Personal injury claims are subject to strict time limitations. If you have been injured, do not get bogged down in negotiations with an insurance adjuster. The insurance company may string you along for an indefinite amount of time, and you may never receive compensation for any of your expenses. If you wait too long to contact an Ohio personal injury attorney, you may be unable to recover damages for your economic and emotional losses.

No Upfront Fees. The majority of personal injury attorneys work on a contingency fee basis. This means that unless you receive monetary compensation for your losses, you pay your attorney nothing except costs advanced (i.e. filing fees). Contingency fees are a percentage of the money recovered for you. These fees vary depending on the law firm and your particular case. During your initial meeting, you and your attorney will discuss the specific fee details associated with your case.

To ensure your rights are represented and that you receive the compensation to which you are entitled, contact the experienced Cincinnati, Ohio personal injury attorneys at Kathleen Mezher & Associates, LLC today.