Such situations could be: a car accident, a workplace injury, a dog bite, mental distress, sexual harassment, etc.
All of these situations fall under Tort Law in the United States, and require a careful and professional approach in order to receive maximum compensation.
A vast majority of the times, insurance companies do not pay proper compensation to victims of personal injury cases, as the victims do not know how to properly represent themselves.
It is almost always necessary to have a good lawyer to argue your case to the insurance companies and, if need be, take the case to court.
Sometimes, the threat alone of having a lawyer is enough to get proper compensation from an insurance company.
If your case is strong enough, many lawyers will even work on a contingency basis, meaning that they only get paid if you win a case or get a settlement.
They would then only take a percentage of the compensation and usually still leave you with more money than you would have had with no lawyer at all.
If you do decide that you need a lawyer, it is best to find one by asking friends or other lawyers for referrals.
A recommendation from personal experience from someone you trust should find you a good lawyer.
There are also online lawyer directories to help you find one in your area.
Most law firms offer a free consultation so that you can meet a lawyer and have your case examined to check for merit and amount of damage, etc.
An experienced personal injury attorney can help you get the compensation you deserve.