Do I need to get an Attorney for my son whom was in a car accident
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Do I need to get an Attorney for my son whom was in a car accident
My son was in a car accident with a friend, and I was wondering do I need to contact a lawyer for him?
Asked on December 4, 2017 under Accident Law, North Carolina
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
It's largely an economic decision: lawyers will cost (typically) anywhere from $1,500 - $4,000 for even a fairly straightforward personal injury and car damage case--possibly more, if the case is hard fought or has complicated facts. If suing (or likely to sue) for more than, say, $4,000, or being sued (or likely to be sued) for more than that amount, retain an attorney to help. If any suit, by or against your son, is less than $4,000, he (or you, if he is a minor) is probably better off representing himself (yourself) "pro se" since the cost of a lawyer could outweigh the money at stake.
S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
It would be advisable to speak with a personal injury attorney to insure that your son receives compensation for his medical bills, pain and suffering which is an amount in addition to the medical bills, and if applicable, compensation for wage loss.
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