Where someone is injured in a car accident, by a dangerous product, or because of an unsafe condition at a store or other location, a claim for money compensation may be appropriate.  Not every claim requires the assistance of an attorney.  If the injury is minor and temporary, and if a cooperative insurance company handles the matter in good faith, a person may be able to resolve their claim without hiring a lawyer.  

However, where a serious injury has occurred, or where the nature and extent of the injury is unclear, "going it alone" can be a costly mistake.  Insurance companies train their representatives to totally reject claims when they can, and to settle the others as quickly and cheaply as possible.  In many cases, the claim representative (also sometimes called an "adjuster") will act in a manner designed to give the impression that he or she is on the side of the injured "claimant", and that there is "no need to hire a lawyer".  Be careful! While the desire to resolve a claim without paying an attorney is understandable, that impulse often results in a seriously injured person being skillfully manipulated into abandoning his or her claim, or settling it too soon and for too little money.  

Mark Smith began his practice working for insurance companies in the defense of personal injury litigation.  Later, he chose to represent the injured people instead.  As a Board Certified trial attorney with years of "insurance defense" experience, Mr. Smith offers his clients a valuable insight into the insurance claims process which can be of great help in the investigation, trial and successful settlement of a case.  

To discuss your personal injury claim with Mr. Smith, please call 513-287-7447 (Toll Free: 888-254-4529), or e-mail him at mark@markbsmithlaw.com.   There will be no charge for the initial consultation.