I've been going back and forth on this... hiring a lawyer seems expensive and kinda intimidating, but handling it myself feels overwhelming. Curious if anyone's tried either route and how it turned out?
I get why you're hesitating—lawyers can drain your wallet pretty fast. I tried going solo once after a minor accident claim got rejected, thinking I'd save some cash. Honestly, it was a headache... paperwork overload and insurance companies giving me the runaround. Ended up settling for way less than I probably could've gotten. If it's a bigger claim, might be worth at least talking to a lawyer first? Some offer free consults, so you can gauge if it's worth the cost or not.
"Ended up settling for way less than I probably could've gotten."
Been there, done that... thought I'd save money skipping the lawyer, but insurance companies know exactly how to wear you down. For anything serious, a quick consult might save you more in the long run.
"insurance companies know exactly how to wear you down."
True, but honestly, sometimes just mentioning you're thinking about a lawyer can suddenly make them more cooperative. Worked for me once... guess they prefer avoiding the hassle too. Worth a shot before shelling out cash.
guess they prefer avoiding the hassle too. Worth a shot before shelling out cash.
Mentioning legal counsel can indeed shift their stance, but be cautious—once you bring up lawyers, the tone of communication often becomes more formal and rigid. It's a delicate balance to maintain control without escalating unnecessarily.
