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Three Reasons You Might Need a Lawyer

There are some events in life that you can’t control. But when it comes to the law, it is meant to serve and protect its citizens. There are plenty of reasons why you should get a lawyer but here are three reason why you should get one right away.

In the U.S. there are three most common causes of car accidents. These causes are distracted driving, drunk driving, and speeding. In addition, 52% of personal injury cases are related to motor vehicle accidents. With a Lawyer, he or she could negotiate with your insurance company for you. This will help your claim get processed so that you can get better compensation. Also, if you want to go to court, you will need a lawyer. He or she can help you when the settlement negotiations don’t go according to plan. A lawyer will help to make sure that you won’t get pressured by your insurance company and he or she will fight for you.

Each year in the United States, one out of every three people over the age of 65 experiences a fall. Therefore, These elder people may need to be put in a nursing home. However, there are some nursing homes that take advantage of, neglect, or abuse those who are under their care. Over 40% of nursing home residents in the U.S. have reported abuse. Over 90% have reported that either they or another resident have suffered from neglect in a nursing home. A recent study estimated that only one in 14 cases of elder abuse are ever reported to authorities.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2014, there were 603,310 real estate lawyers in the United States. An estimated 55% to 70% of Americans don’t have an estate plan or even a simple will. With that said, there at three top reasons that clients engage in estate planning. First off, people are trying to avoid probate. Next, they want to minimize the discord among beneficiaries. Finally, these people want to protect their children from mismanaging their inheritances.

Without a lawyer, it is much easier for you to lose your case. If you lose your case, you could earn you a large fine that you have to pay. In addition, you won’t get the compensation that you need. If you don’t want this to happen to you or your family, consider hiring a lawyer right away.

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