Have you been injured in a car accident, but don’t know what to do next? You should think about hiring the Portland personal injury law firm, Law Offices of Jon Friedman to represent you in your case. You should also make sure to get all your injuries checked out by a doctor. Getting your injuries assessed is a good idea to make sure you don’t have any internal bleeding, or an injury that could not been seen on the surface. The attorney then comes in to help you get compensation from the negligent party to help pay for the bills that were acquired getting your injuries looked at. You will want to hire a lawyer because alone you may have no idea what you can fight for in your case. You may leave money on the table, but with a Portland car accident attorney you know you will be taken care of. They will calculate all your expenses so you know how much compensation you should be asking for.

You can ask for compensation to help you pay for the following; medical expenses, physical therapy, any lost wages from having to take time off because of this injury, property damage, future medical costs, medications or supplies, and even emotional trauma. Your Portland lawyer will help you determine the cost you should ask for. You should be at minimum getting enough compensation to help you afford the cost of the medical bills. It is hard to anticipate someone else’s negligence but you are able to hire a good lawyer to help you because of the negligence of someone else.