How Early Representation Protects Your Case Obtaining an attorney at the beginning of the process allows your lawyer to handle...
13 Nov, 2025
Benefits of Obtaining an Attorney Early in the Case Process
In our opinion, the best time to obtain an attorney associated with any type of workers’ compensation or personal injury case is at the earliest possible moment after the injury occurs. The benefits of obtaining an attorney early in the case process include stronger evidence preservation, fewer mistakes in filing or communication, and better protection of your rights from the start. When a lawyer is involved early, they can guide medical treatment documentation, handle insurance adjusters, and prevent costly errors that could weaken your claim.
Based on our experience, the longer that the attorney is involved in the case, the more the attorney can do for you in terms of advice while your case is pending. It is much easier for an attorney to prevent problems than attempt to fix them after they have already been created. The old adage that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure holds especially true when dealing with legal issues involving workers compensation or personal injury matters.
How Early Representation Protects Your Case
Obtaining an attorney at the beginning of the process allows your lawyer to handle several important tasks early on, rather than trying to correct them at the end of the situation. Getting an attorney involved early also does the following:
- Takes the pressure off you. Your attorney can deal directly with the insurance company and their constant phone calls, allowing you to focus on recovery.
- Ensures proper medical care. Your attorney can help connect you with the right medical professionals to treat your injuries.
- Secures your entitled benefits. A lawyer can make sure you are receiving all the benefits available under your specific case.
It is especially important to have an attorney involved early because insurance companies often attempt to pressure injured people into quick settlements before they understand the full extent of their injuries.
For example, I recently had a client who was contacted by an insurance adjuster just 12 hours after her accident, and only a few hours after being released from the hospital. The adjuster called early in the morning, while my client was still under the effects of pain medication, in an attempt to settle her case immediately. Insurance companies do this because in many situations, a verbal agreement to resolve your case over the phone can be binding even if you are not fully aware of the circumstances under which you agreed.
Therefore, it is extremely important to avoid making any statements to the insurance company without first speaking with an attorney. At Strong Law Offices, we strongly advise you not to provide any statements to an insurance adjuster or anyone else until you have consulted with a lawyer about your case.
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