Has this happened to you? You are injured in an accident. You get a call from the insurance adjustor representing the other driver. The adjustor assures you that they are ready to settle, and that you don’t need a lawyer. What do you do?

Here are some tips that might help you make a decision about what to do:

• The first thing you should do is consult a lawyer. Why? It costs you nothing. At Jacobs & Jacobs, all initial telephone and office consultations are free.
• You will have someone on your side, an attorney who will represent you, explain your rights, and give you sound professional advice.

These are a few of the risks of not consulting a lawyer:

• The insurance company will do a prompt and thorough investigation before witnesses and evidence disappear. You won’t.
• The insurance company will know the laws that apply to your case. You won’t.
• The insurance company can take a statement from you that is incomplete or misleading. You won’t know until it’s too late.
• The insurance company knows the true settlement value of your case. You don’t.
• The insurance company has unlimited financial resources. You don’t.
• The insurance company may mislead you about the merits or value of your case. You won’t know.

Trust your insurance claim to a law firm that has been helping people in Connecticut for nearly 100 years. Talk to a personal injury lawyer at Jacobs & Jacobs in New Haven. The consultation is free. We take all cases on a contingency basis.

You are welcome to call or e-mail our law firm to talk about your injuries or a loved one’s wrongful death. If you cannot come to the office, we will come to your hospital room or home. We want to help you and your family through this.