Patience is truly a virtue in personal injury cases.

If you have been injured as the result of someone else’s negligence, it may be tempting to take the money and run. Insurance companies know that you are in a vulnerable position shortly after an injury and they will try to take advantage of your vulnerability by offering a “generous” settlement to quickly resolve your claim.

Usually, your best option is to sit back, take a deep breath, and speak with an experienced personal injury attorney about your case. You can be sure that the insurance company has a team of attorneys; and they do not have your best interests in mind.

In most cases, once the insurance companies recognize that your attorneys have the reputation, resources, and the willingness to take cases to trial, they become more willing to negotiate and offer favorable settlement terms.

Fairfax Personal Injury Attorney and Rockville Personal Injury Attorney

Handling all types of personal injury and wrongful death claims, including:

• Car, truck or motorcycle accidents – even if you believe you were partially at fault for the accident, you should discuss your injuries with an attorney;

• Assault and battery – injuries suffered from assault and battery may be compensated just like most other negligence claims involving injuries;

• Slip and fall – often called “premises liability,” property owners have a duty to keep their premises safe;

• Medical malpractice –if you suffered injuries due to the negligence of a doctor, nurse or any other healthcare provider;

• Products liability – products that cause injuries, whether household items, automotive parts or medical devices, should be safe for their intended use;

• Malicious prosecution – resulting from civil or criminal cases.

It is critical that your personal injury lawyer get to know you and your case before making a determination of how best to proceed. Communication, especially when you have questions, if of utmost importance.

If you need the assistance of a Northern Virginia personal injury attorney or Maryland personal injury attorney attorney, send an email to David J. Marquardt: dmarquardt@dufflawfirm.com; or call (703) 591-7475 for an appointment,