Personal Injury Lawyers in Portland, ME

Getting Help for your Personal Injuries

The personal injury lawyers of Petruccelli, Martin & Haddow, LLP offer helpful tips to ensure you are getting the help you deserve for compensation in your injury lawsuit.

The last thing you may be thinking of when you are hurt is how to get legal help for a personal injury.  Hopefully, you sought medical attention right away.  Your next hurdle may be to deal with an insurance representative about your injury.  However, it is critical before you proceed with any negotiations to retain a personal injury lawyer in Portland, ME.

The Role of a Personal Injury Lawyer

A personal injury attorney in Portland, ME should be a compassionate yet aggressive advocate for you.  The person or company that caused your injury should compensate you for the damage the injury caused you physically, emotionally, and financially.

Personal injury lawyers evaluate your case in great detail, reviewing evidence including medical and police records, photos, property damage reports, and other ways the injury has caused you pain.  The liable party is responsible for reimbursing you for medical expenses, property loss, pain and suffering, and lost wages.

The personal injury attorney may hire experts to demonstrate how the injury has set you back physically and financially.  The attorney will ensure you follow-up on your medical treatment, document every medical procedure, therapy, or medication required by health care professionals.  A financial expert may be enlisted, such as an accountant, to summarize how the injury has hurt you financially due to not being able to work, and the expenses that you have incurred.

Negotiating with insurance companies is a major responsibility of your personal injury attorney.  The insurance companies will try to get you to settle at the lowest possible figure for your injury.  An attorney will make sure your recovery is sufficient to cover the expenses and any long-term needs you may have.

Personal injury is one of the main focuses of our practice at Petruccelli, Martin & Haddow.  We handle all claims for auto accidents, defective products, premises liability, slips and falls, medical malpractice, and wrongful death cases.  Call Petruccelli, Martin & Haddow in Portland to schedule a free initial consultation before time to file your lawsuit has run out.  We can be reached at (207) 775-0200, or by completing our quick contact web form.