Personal Injury Lawsuits

Billings, Montana

The “Do It Yourself” Philosophy

The Skaggs Law Firm is a Billings, Montana law firm that specializes in a variety of personal injury cases. Personal Injury Attorney Robert H. Skaggs, who was born and raised in Bozeman, Montana, works tirelessly to come to know your case inside and out and will not stop fighting until you get the justice you and your family deserve, based upon his 30+ years of experience.

One mistake many clients make is going with the “Do It Yourself” philosophy. Personal injury cases are much more complicated than most people realize. If you attempt to present your own case and negotiate directly with the insurance company, you may make a mistake that can irreparably damage your case and reduce your ultimate settlement.

What You Don’t’ Know Can Hurt You

Here are some ways that trying to “do it yourself” in a personal injury case can hurt you:

Insurance Companies are Not on Your Side. First and foremost, insurance companies are not on your side. Regardless of the personal injury case, an insurance company, whether it’s yours or someone else’s, has its own best interests at heart—not yours. Some clients have given statements over the phone that were recorded and later used to deny the claim or limit the recovery. Insurance companies “cherry pick” their questions and only ask what they want to know. You can easily harm your own claim by what you might say in a moment of distress or frustration.

Don’t Sign a Quick Settlement Offer. If you are offered a monetary settlement by any insurance company, do not accept it before your consultation. Many clients do not realize the full extent of their injuries or the full value of their claims. You may compare your claim with the settlement received by a neighbor or a family member without realizing that your claim is different and could be worth much more. Only an experienced injury lawyer who regularly handles these cases can ensure you get all the compensation you deserve.

Don’t Sign a Medical Release Form. Most people don’t realize how something as simple as signing a medical release form can weaken their personal injury case. Insurance companies can use medical releases for many purposes without the signer’s knowledge.

Sometimes You Can Recover from Multiple Insurance Policies. Insurance policies are sometimes so confusing you may not even know what your insurance covers and what it does not cover. Let The Skaggs Law Firm figure this all out for you.

Always be aware that there is interplay between your auto insurance policy, your health insurance policy, Medicare and Medicaid, and other insurance. We have had clients come to us after trying to handle their own claims only to find that they have limited their potential settlements with one or more of the above. Only an experienced injury lawyer like Bob Skaggs can evaluate all of the potential sources of recovery and maximize your settlement from each.

Bob Skaggs has had many people come to him after trying to handle their own cases only to find that their own actions have limited the amount they can recover. Don’t let that happen to you.

There are so many factors to consider in a personal injury case. It is our job to cover all the bases. When you contact our personal injury office to schedule your initial consultation, a legal assistant will get some pertinent information from you over the phone. Then an appointment is set with Bob Skaggs personally, as soon as possible. Please bring all medical records, accident information, insurance information and anything else you think is important to the consultation.

If you or a loved one has been injured or killed in Billings or anywhere in Montana, please contact The Skaggs Law Firm today to schedule your confidential, no-cost personal injury consultation. We will do all of the investigative work necessary to thoroughly prepare and present your case, and we will get you the compensation you deserve.

There are no fees up front and we work on a contingency basis. We do not collect money until we win a settlement for you. And, unlike many law firms, we never charge attorneys’ fees on advanced payment of medical bills and lost wages that are paid before your settlement.

THE SKAGGS LAW FIRM—RESPONSE, RESPECT AND RESULTS.

2812 - 1st Ave N, Suite 202
Billings, Montana 59101
NO FEE UNTIL RECOVERY
(406) 248-2491
(800) 497-1018

Personal Injury Attorney Robert H. Skaggs represents clients in Billings and throughout Montana in lawsuits against insurance companies. This website does not create an attorney-client relationship and the cases this firm has successfully handed does not imply a guarantee of success with your potential case. His personal injury law firm handles car accident cases, truck accident lawsuits, motorcycle accident cases as well as medical malpractice and defective product law suits. Please contact our personal injury lawyer for more information about personal injury in Billings, Montana.