FAQs
I am pretty smart, why do I need a personal injury lawyer?
Although many of us enjoy the ability to handle most problems which come our way, there is one time when it is not wise to "do it yourself" and that is when you, a loved one or a neighbor has been injured or killed due to the carelessness of others. Like I often state, I may have a lot of legal experience and a bunch of degrees, but when I want to fly from Dallas to some other location, I let the pilot do it for me because I want to get there successfully. The point being personal knowledge and generally good intelligence will not get you through a serious injury or death case problem in the best of shape.
Rather than trying to handle a personal injury claim yourself, and all of the numerous other matters involved, one should seek the assistance of a personal injury lawyer for several reasons.
By hiring Gerald Livingston, you take advantage of his experience. Remember, you may be involved in only one accident, but he has experience in thousands. He will be more aware of what should be done or not done in the development of your claim. Certainly, having been down the road more times than the average person, he will know where the "potholes" are located and how to avoid them.
You may be sure, if you try to handle the matter yourself you will be dealing with the other fellows insurance adjuster. The adjuster is trained to do his job for the company not the you no matter how nice and friendly he may seem. The insurance company has its experienced experts. With Gerald Livingston you level the playing field while removing yourself from a lot of the everyday aggravation of not knowing when or what to do much less how to do it. There is the added advantage that Gerald Livingston will know better than the you how to properly evaluated the case and what is or is not a fair settlement offer under all the circumstances.
If you, members of your family or your friends experience injury or the death of a loved one under the circumstances I have described, don't try to "do it yourself." A person has a right to represent themselves, but it is rather like the right to remove one's own appendix - not a good idea!
So, if you or anyone you know may have need of Mr. Livingston's experience and services, have them give him a call, or, if they will agree for him to call them, let him know their telephone number and he will contact them. He wants to help! Some people hesitate to call a lawyer but once they begin to speak with Mr. Livingston, that fear goes away and he and the client can get on to business.
