People often wonder what a Personal Injury Attorney in Port Orchard can do that they cannot. An attorney is not required to speak to the insurance company or file documents with the court. Thus the injured party may decide they should handle their own case to save money. Doing so is a mistake, as a personal injury lawyer does a great deal more than this. Following are some of the tasks the attorney will take on.
Gathering Proof
Proof of the injuries is mandatory if a person wishes to win their case in court. However, injuries aren’t always visible, and obtaining this proof can be challenging. The attorney works with a network of medical professionals to ensure the necessary documents have not only been gathered but can be explained in a court of law in such a way that the average person can understand the extent of the damage and the effect it will have on the person’s life.
Determining the Responsible Party or Parties
In many situations, more than one party may be held responsible for the accident. For example, a person may be injured in a car accident as the result of the negligence of another driver. However, other factors may have contributed to the accident. A bar may have served the other driver too many drinks and then allowed him or her to leave. The stop sign may have been blocked by an overgrowth of vegetation or numerous other things could have occurred. In these situations, the bar and/or highway maintenance crew may bear some responsibility and be held accountable in a court of law for their actions. The attorney works to determine this.
Meet Anthony C. Otto, a Personal Injury Attorney in Port Orchard. Mr. Otto brings more than 36 years of experience to each case he takes on. He fights aggressively to ensure the rights of his clients are protected and offers a free consultation so a person can learn more about the strength of their case. Give him a call to discuss a personal injury case. Individuals deserve compensation when they are injured through no fault of their own, and he works to see they get it.
