Should I sue? 3 Steps to a No-Regrets Decision

You’ve been hit by someone who’s run a stop sign. Or maybe you’ve slipped on a wet spot in the grocery store. 

Your back is bothering you, or maybe your shoulder and neck hurt. 

But you figure it’ll all go away after a while, right? 

You want to consult with a lawyer, but you think “Who has the time for a lawsuit, let alone the money to hire an attorney?”

Sound familiar? 

We come across people in this situation all the time who think they shouldn’t bother contacting a lawyer and they should just “let it go”. 

But here’s the thing: they’re letting it go to their disadvantage. 

Why?

Because as time goes by, they often realize that nagging back pain doesn’t get better and their shoulder doesn’t heal. 

In fact, those injuries may even get worse and ultimately affect their ability to do things they used to take for granted like stand at work,  pick up their toddler, vacuum their rug, or enjoy line dancing at a wedding. 

But by the time they decide that they should have sued, it’s too late. 

The opportunity to recover is gone forever, leaving them with no chance for compensation.

They can’t get back what they’ve lost, and their hesitation has cost them big time. 

Don’t let this be you! 

Here are 3 steps to a “no regrets” decision about whether or not to sue:

1. Get checked out ASAP: You need to know the extent of your injuries, so make sure you get examined by the appropriate type of medical professional who can assess the full extent of your injuries. Because what you think may just be a sprain could actually be a tear or fracture, or worse. So don’t just go to the ER - go see a specialist like an orthopedist, for example.

1. Talk with someone who’s lived through it: Find someone who’s been through a life-changing accident and talk to them about what their recovery experience has been like - the pain, treatments, medical expenses, time missed from work, etc. If you don’t know, someone, we’d be happy to put you in touch with one of our many satisfied clients.

1. Consult with an experienced personal injury attorney: It’s always better to have a conversation early on with an attorney about what your rights are. Just make sure they specialize in personal injury - this is NOT the time to hire the lawyer who drafted your great aunt’s will. With your physical and financial well-being on the line, you need to bring in highly qualified counsel. The Edwards Firm has over 50 years of collective experience in personal injury law, recovering tens of millions of dollars for victims. Click here for a FREE CASE EVALUATION with our firm. And remember: we are a contingency fee firm, which means we don’t get paid unless you get paid.

Injuries can keep you from earning income, performing daily activities or participating in important life experiences, so it’s critical to get wise counsel. 

Remember: you can always decide not to sue once you’re informed, but you should never decide until you’re informed.

Fighting and winning,

Lennon C. Edwards, Esq.

Founding Partner

Monique C. Edwards, Esq.

Managing Partner