Do I need an attorney from being hit in the back of my car with damage to my car and pain for me?

I would suggest you consult with a personal injury attorney. Good luck.

You know you do. Get a good local attorney, find one through .

No, you don't need an attorney. But you would be doing yourself a great disservice if you don't retain one. Statistics show that settlement values are significantly higher when represented by an attorney than when not. Unless you study personal injury law and deal with both medical providers and insurance companies on a daily basis you would get eaten alive handling this issue by yourself.

An attorney would need to know more about the facts and circumstances involved in order to properly advise you. You should obtain needed medical care and treatment immediately and follow the doctor's advice. Do not give any statement to the adverse party or insurance company nor sign any release or grant them access to any medical records. Photograph your injuries and the damage done to any property. Contact a personal injury attorney as soon as possible so that you can protect your rights. You may also find it helpful to review the Legal Guides and information I have published on .com dealing with many of the issues you are now facing. The Guides and information can be accessed through my profile page on .com. I wish you the best. If this information has been helpful, please indicate below. Legal Disclaimer: The response herein is not legal advice and does not create an attorney/client relationship. The response is in the form of legal education and is intended to provide general information about the matter within the question. Oftentimes the question does not include significant and important facts and timelines that, if known, could significantly change the reply and make it unsuitable. I strongly advise you to confer with an attorney to ensure proper advice is received and your rights are protected.

May not "NEED" a lawyer, but it would be strongly suggested that you seek counsel from a personal injury lawyer. Most personal injury law firms, like my own, offer free consultations to determine your rights and needs when pursuing a claim. Scott Sobol gotinjured.com

You should obtain needed medical care and treatment immediately and follow the doctor's advice. Do not give any statements to the adverse party or insurance company nor grant them access to any medical records. Photograph the injuries and the damage done to any property. Contact a personal injury attorney in your area as soon as possible so that you can protect your rights. You may also find it helpful to review the Legal Guides I have published on .com dealing with many of the issues you are now facing. You can access my Legal Guides through my profile page on .

If you want to get full value for your claim you will need to retain a lawyer.

Omly if you want to get any kind of a decent recovery against the person who hit you.

Yes. You should call a lawyer immediately.

Hire a lawyer who can get on this right away. We practice in Florida and you can find many lawyers right here on 's find a lawyer feature. Here are more accident tips: If injured, get to a doctor and document your injuries. Not only does being proactive help your health, but insurance carriers always look to use evidence against you- how long you took to get to a doctor, what you complained about or didn't complain about and the like. Go, be honest and detailed. Remember that these records will be examined by lawyers later. Second, call your insurance carrier and make a claim and/or call a lawyer. We don't want clients giving statements without discussing it. All too often, injury victims will say they are "fine" or "not that bad" and that will haunt then if their injuries take a turn for the worse. The ER will only really tell you if you have broken bones or major issues. They leave the bulging discs, herniated discs, shoulder tears and the like to later treating doctors. These injuries can show themselves over time. Many of our clients are hurting, struggling and hoping they get better, but aren't. You get one shot at recovery. Lawyers must make sure the insurance companies are acting fairly. John worked 8 years for these companies and big businesses and could write a book about ways they use your desire to be fair and reasonable against you. He now solely works for injury victims. While all lawyers are allowed to advertise and anyone can basically handle a personal injury case, only Board Certified attorneys are allowed to identify themselves as an "expert" or as "specialist." Certification is the highest level of recognition by The Florida Bar of the competency and experience of attorneys in the area by the Supreme Court of Florida. It also means the lawyer is known for trials- pushing beyond low offers by defendants, passed a peer review and passed a tough exam. Insurance carriers try to negotiate every dollar they can, because every $100 means millions in the end to their Board of Directors. Attorneys matter. Defendants and their carriers change their gameplan when an experienced lawyer is involved. For that reason - and the misinformation by TV lawyers and referral services- is why people should select lawyers carefully. Also, make sure it is the lawyer who shows up and not a mere investigator. You are haring a lawyer and deserve their time. Also, ask for sample closing costs. Some lawyers charge for faxes, phone calls, scanning, postage, and even "in house courier" charges and even interest in these charges. Because of the economy, more lawyers are jumping into personal injury and should stick to what they know. Personal injury law REQUIRES knowledge about medical science and biomechanics (the forces on a body in a wreck or a fall) far greater and more specific than you'd think. The other side has doctors and millions on their side to say nothing is wrong or fight the claim. The good news is lawyers like us offer free consultations. and you owe us nothing unless we settle or get a verdict on your case. So contact an lawyer licensed in Florida to proceed.