You might suffer a personal injury due to someone else's negligence in many ways. Auto accidents and slip-and-falls in stores are common examples, and negligent parties are accountable for your injuries and related damages. According to IBISWorld, the nation's personal injury attorney market grew by almost 5% from 2018 to 2023. With this statistic in mind, here are five benefits of working with a personal injury law firm if you're injured due to someone else's negligence.

1. Identify Liable Parties

When you retain the services of a personal injury law firm, your attorney can identify all liable parties and hold them accountable. Any party whose negligence directly or indirectly caused the accident and your injuries is liable for damages. Your attorney can review the evidence, present it, and file strong claims against all liable parties when possible.

2. File Strong Insurance Claims

If you were injured in an auto accident caused by another driver or another party, you'll need to file an insurance claim. Your attorney can help you file a well-supported claim that'll be difficult for any insurers to deny. That evidence might include deposing witnesses, the negligent driver, and others who might have been involved directly or indirectly.

3. Stop Calls From Insurers and Attorneys

Retaining an attorney means no one can contact you directly regarding the matter. You just need to inform insurers, opposing attorneys, and others that you've retained the services of a personal injury law firm and provide their contact information. Once you do that, no one can contact you directly without first going through your attorney.

4. Halt Related Debt Collections

Your attorney also can halt any debt collections that might occur while the matter is being settled. Many people who suffer injuries in car accidents and other mishaps wind up with medical bills that are difficult to pay because they often have to miss work, too. When the matter is settled, your attorney will use the settlement funds to pay off all or some of the bills after deducting the legal fee. Whatever is left goes to you.

5. Ensure Fair and Timely Settlements

Insurers generally have a month to approve or deny valid claims and pay a fair settlement. Some will delay the process or offer substandard settlement amounts hoping that you'll accept it. However, an experienced attorney can ensure the amount correctly reflects your financial costs and damages.

If you've been hurt, it's time to contact a trusted personal injury law firm. Call Gridley, Ward & Hamilton today to schedule an initial consultation.